Posted on August 19th, 2010
My Yoga Online recently enjoyed the opportunity to connect with singer Kellee Maize. Kellee is a former gymnast who now pursues a singing and song writing career. She brings focus and grounding energy to her career with her passion for yoga. She follows an engaging path with a philosophy of 'I consider myself a spiritual person and now see activism on an energetic level that starts within so I work on my SELF daily'. We are excited to hear that her album is currently #1 on Amazon In the Dance category (even ahead of Lady Gaga).
Our Interview with Kellee Maize:
*When did you start Yoga and what/who was your inspiration to begin practicing?
I started over the last few years. I was inspired from my first practice when the teacher could not believe how inflexible I was given that I used to do gymnastics. Her sign said, Yoga is my health insurance. I didn't have health insurance during that time and realized that this could really help. I don't get to practice as much as I would like with my schedule, but, it is so helpful in keeping me centered.
*What types of Yoga and meditation do you lean towards and why?
I really prefer Yoga as meditation. I don't really like doing any faster paced or aerobic yoga. I also practice transcendental meditation.
*As a young musical performer, how does doing Yoga translate to your career and the industry in which you work?
Well, I am often sitting at a computer, writing or working online so it is good to get up and do some poses. I also feel sometimes I have blockages that need attention. I recently started working with a friend, Iris Baron, who focuses on energetic chakra work while doing the practice which I think is amazing. As a performer, it is so important to stretch. I learn this the hard way and have to always remind myself of why its so important to be
disciplined about practicing!
*More and more people from all demographics are now engaging in the practice of Yoga, but there are still some lingering stereotypes of who does and should do Yoga. Can you offer any advice or inspirations for young people who may have not tried or are curious about Yoga, but still have some hesitation in starting?
I honestly see it as part of a healthy lifestyle for people of all ages. I think there are so many different forms that there is certainly one that will resonate with you. I have also done yoga with many different "types" of people and can't really say that there are many stereotypes among them. Again, I see it as health insurance! And everyone needs that!
To learn more about Kellee Maize, please visit her site www.kelleemaize.com. Kellee is also excited to provide her music free to our audience. Click to hear and download her music.
photo by Laura Petrilla (misslphotography.com)
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