Season 95 Episode 3590
S2 E13 - Donna Islie
On a dismal evening commute, a serendipitous encounter would change Donna's life. She watched a group of young professionals, still adorned in suits, carrying yoga mats, joyfully making their way into the side entrance of a nondescript NYC building; the intrigue of their energy was irresistible. Drawn by this magnetic pull, she walked into her first yoga class the following evening, embarking on a transformative journey that has revealed profound depths of a practice she never knew she wanted and now can't imagine her life without. Three decades after her chance introduction to yoga, she's back in the studio as a practitioner and a guide. Embracing the holistic symphony of mind, body, and soul and infusing class with the power of Restorative Yoga & Reiki, she immerses students in the nurturing embrace of Sound Bowl meditations. Using a thoughtfully curated selection of instruments - from the resonant Crystal Tones Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls™ to chakra-tuned quartz bowls, the age-old resonance of Tibetan singing bowls, the harmonious whisper of Koshi chimes, and ethereal instruments that seem to echo from other realms - she takes great care to craft a safe sanctuary of soothing sound. For those who join her, Donna offers more than just a meditation; she invites you to attune to and align with the wisdom of the body & spirit. Every session is a testament to her commitment: to hold sacred space so you may pause at the still point, rest, reset, and rise joyfully renewed. Always, and in all ways. Social Links @wtfwithasmile @thestillpointsanctuary Favorite Quote ""There is always a choice between resistance and cooperation with whatever is next. Choose wisely.""
