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Inspring Video of the Journey from Lawyer to Yogi

Published on July 28, 2014

Born in Japan, Michael Fukumura went from being a government lawyer in Washington, D.C. to a surfing fanatic in San Diego. Shoulder pain led him to take up yoga, and that’s when things “clicked” for him. Fukumura is now a yoga teacher and is featured in this beautifully shot short film exploring how the process of letting go can ultimately lead to positive change and healthier lifestyle.

While this is a wonderful story and video, it is a bit ironic that it is sponsored by a major financial corporation: Charles Schwab. But perhaps we can take it as a reminder that living a more fulfilling and spirt-filled life is available to everyone, even those living in the corporate world.

What big risk do you wish you had the courage to take?

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Timothy Burgin is a Kripalu & Pranakriya trained yoga instructor living and teaching in Asheville, NC. Timothy has studied and taught many styles of yoga and has completed a 500-hour Advanced Pranakriya Yoga training. Timothy has been serving as the Executive Director of YogaBasics.com since 2000. He has authored two yoga books and has written over 500 articles on the practice and philosophy of yoga. Timothy is also the creator of Japa Mala Beads and has been designing and importing mala beads since 2004.
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