Yoga gives me the best possible start for the day

We are very glad to have had the opportunity to interview Antti Heikinheimo, prominent lawyer and sworn yogi, to hear about his fascination with yoga. As soon as we have shaken hands and stepped into the modern offices of the prestigious law firm in the city centre of Helsinki, Antti Heikinheimo states that "I know I am a bit of an odd one out on the yoga scene, but if I can inspire anyone into practising yoga, I am glad to be of service."

 

And without him saying it out loud we know exactly what he means; the stereotype yogi in modern society would be pictured as a young woman flexible enough to bend in any direction. Antti however is a highly successful lawyer, a man in his sixties approaching retirement and according to himself a little bit stiff as any man in that age would be. Yet, he persistently performs his yoga routine in 99% of his mornings and has even been enrolled in the yoga teacher course of the Finnish Yoga Association for the last 4,5 years!

 A smile spreads on Antti's face when he starts talking about his yoga practise, a huge, sincere, warm smile. "Performing the sun salutation in the morning really gives me the best possible start for the day, which is why I am very reluctant to miss out on it."

 

Antti strikes us with what seems to be wisdoms gathered over a life time of a very intellectual man, boosted by the new found curiosity and deep fascination of the wonders of yoga and Eastern meditation practise. We are very honoured to have the opportunity to listen to Antti and to include his story in our book. We are certain that he can inspire many persons who might think that yoga is not for them.

 

In the book A Million Ways To Love Yoga we will reveal why Antti firmly argues that
"Every man over 55 should practise yoga".

Tiina & Sofia

 

Yoga for clarity, happiness and passion

Even if you are not practising yoga, we bet that you will find Jack's story interesting.

Jack shows us that chasing your dreams, as crazy or as unattainable as they might seem, can lead you to a passionate and fulfilling life. Unexpexted support begin to show up when you are aligned with your passions, doors open up in ways you would not expect. But first you need to get clear on what brings you meaning in life and this is where yoga can help you.

Meeting with Jack Boken is like getting a jolt of pure happiness flipped your way. As a matter of fact, it seems like he just might be the happiest man on earth!
  

 

 

Jack, who is also called "Happy Jack", is a yoga teacher, life coach and musician and he is known for his inspirational teaching style and exceptional ability to connect with other people. It feels comforting when Jack tells us that however content he is with his life today, he has known some very challenging times. What's more, he reassures us that it was yoga that helped him transform his life for the better.

We are fascinated to hear Jack telling us how he has managed to overcome alcoholism, drug abuse, workaholism, obesity and cancer, and that yoga was one of the key corner stones in the process of finally putting these issues behind him.

Happy Jack

See more about Jack on his homepage:
http://happyjack.me

Jack's found yoga in 2010 and his interest in yoga was immediate and overwhelming; it quickly had a huge impact on how he is leading his life. In 2010 Jack was leading a busy life working 16h days in the corporate world - today Jack is following his passion travelling around the world teaching yoga. Read Jack's story and his tips for other yogis in the book A Million Ways To Love Yoga!

Tiina & Sofia