MEET: MARGOT BRODIE
- Yoga instructor since 2011
- Teaches at Open Doors and Mind Body Studio at the Weymouth Club
- Lives in Hingham
Certifications + Specialties:
- 200 Hour Certification with Open Doors
- 500 Hours with Jacqui Bonwell
- Yin Yoga with Sagel Urlacher
- Yoga Nida with Sagel Urlacher
- Balanced Athlete Level 1
- Prana Shakti Dance training with Deb Kern
- In the process of a Neural FX Training
TEACHING VIBE
What brought you to yoga? We love a good origin story.
I was dragged to yoga by a friend while I was dealing with a lot of depression and anxiety. I HATED it. The teacher actually pointed out that I needed a pedicure! But, my friend convinced me to go back week after week and eventually I started to feel the benefits of the movement, the breath and the clarity in my mind. I have always been a runner and a weightlifter so yoga has added a great compliment to my routine.
How would you describe your teaching flow?
My flows are simple and safe. I try to cater to real people with real challenges. Sore Knees, tight ankles, maybe a little bit of a belly roll that gets in the way at times. The practice I put out there allows freedom to be exactly who you are in accessible, fun and safe ways.
Music Preferences? What is always on your playlist? Favorite artist?
Karen Drucker..... big love for her and her words!
What was your most memorable yoga experience?
I have taken several trips with a group called One Yoga Global. We have traveled to Tulum, Costa Rica, Iceland and Thailand. Each experience has provided me with spaces and things outside of my comfort zone and given me the opportunity to grow. From practicing different forms of yoga, dancing, healing and serving others, the trips never disappoint.
Any teacher shoutouts? Favorite yoga teacher?
I don't have a favorite teacher ...but a favorite kind of teacher. Jacqui Bonwell, Susan Doherty, Laurie Baron. I love teachers who don't compromise who they are just to teach. Teachers who share authentically and show their hearts. I could take a class for hours from someone who is real.
FAVORITES
My favorite Coffee Shop is Red Eye Roasters....even though I get what they call a "whats the point"... Decaffeinated, non- fat caramel latte
My favorite TV show is Handmaid's Tail.... completely freaks me out.
I am a summer girl- beach, sunshine, toes in the sand, and country music.
Biggest accomplishment is getting over extreme fear and going Zip Lining in Costa Rica
