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Olivier

Olivier is off to Mysore, India and Thailand for the next few months. He will be joining the Ekam teaching staff again in August, 2012.

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Day Job: Bona fide travelling yoga teacher

Yogic diet: vegan, especially non-dairy banana chocolate spirulina smoothie from Anu’s

Started practicing Ashtanga: 2004

Training: 500-Hour Ashtanga Teacher Training at Ki-Atsu Institute; 3 years practice experience with Sri V. Sheshadri Mysore, India; Ayurvedic Massage certification with Sri Madhu Mysore, India

Yogic Habit: Thai pants

Inspiration: My teacher Sheshadri

Where you’ll start to see me sweat: Surya Namaskara B

Where you’ll start to see me cry: Karandavasana

Trips to Mysore: 3

Favorite yoga quote: 'Teach what you practice; don't teach what you don't practice.'

Secret Yoga Desire: Sitting still

Teaching Style: Ashtanga

Website: http://www.8limbyoga.com/