TERRY HERBERT
Where are you from and what do you do?
I live in Marlton NJ and work in cyber/IT for a state government agency.
When did you start practicing yoga? What was it about yoga that first interested you?
Two years ago I injured my hip from overuse while running and a friend suggested that I try yoga to help improve my core strength & flexibility. I tried it and quickly realized that the mental and spiritual benefits were as great as the physical ones!
How did you discover Empower Yoga?
There are no coincidences! I became friends with Keri at the 2017 NJ Marathon and learned that her & Dan had opened the studio—which is right up the road from my work—just weeks earlier.
How has the studio helped to EMPOWER you?
God, I could go on forever. Practicing at the studio has truly put me in touch with myself and with the Divine Source & has helped me become so comfortable & confident in my mind, body & soul.
Tell us about your favorite classes- What you’ve learned about yourself? How have you surprised yourself? What has been your favorite memory? Anything else you’d like to share about your practice?
Every instructor at the studio is great, and every class is challenging, but I have to pick the Thursday Afternoon Power Hour as my absolute favorite. I definitely never expected that I would become capable of so many arm balances when I first started this journey!
Outside of yoga what are some of your other hobbies/interests?
I love running, traveling and photography. I’m also an avid reader, I play the guitar & I am a huge fan of all things pop-culture. Most importantly, I’m a great dad to my two wonderful children.
SUE PLOSKI
here are you from and what do you do?
I am from Neshanic Station, New Jersey and currently live in Ringoes. I am an admissions clinician for outpatient programs at Princeton House and am waiting for my Licensed Associate Counselor license so that I can be hired as a therapist.
When did you start practicing yoga? What was it about yoga that first interested you?
I have been practicing yoga on and off for about 8 years. I don't remember exactly why I started practicing yoga but I am sure glad I did.
How did you discover Empower Yoga?
I found EMPOWER Yoga because I was a graduate student at TCNJ.
How has the studio helped to EMPOWER you?
The studio has helped EMPOWER me physically, mentally and emotionally. There is a welcoming positive energy that I feel every time I step through the door. This energy inspires me to do my best on and off the mat.
Tell us about your favorite classes- What you’ve learned about yourself? How have you surprised yourself? What has been your favorite memory? Anything else you’d like to share about your practice?
My favorite classes are Irene's classes. She is great! I have learned that I can do more than I think I can. I have been coming to the Wednesday night classes almost every week since May of 2017. I would love to practice more than once a week but since I only come 1 day a week I try to make it count.
Outside of yoga what are some of your other hobbies/interests?
Besides yoga my other hobbies and interests are: riding horses, going for walks with my dog and taking him on hikes, and making jewelry.
