John Salvatore is well known in the Bikram world as one of the most charismatic and entertaining teachers in the room. I have been fortunate enough to take his class several times, and loved it every time. His personality isn't just for in the room, having spent time with him, I know firsthand that his friendliness and zest for life extends to every part of his life. He's also a performer for the Jersey Boys in Las Vegas. While that certainly helps with his stage presence as a teacher, he also credits Bikram Yoga not only with helping him to focus mentally, but also with finding a connection with the human spirit through teaching.
"One of the main tools I use for keeping mentally focused and present onstage is my daily yoga practice.
Not only do I practice yoga once a day, I also have been a certified Bikram yoga instructor for 13 years,
teaching five to six 90-minute classes per week."
Not only do I practice yoga once a day, I also have been a certified Bikram yoga instructor for 13 years,
teaching five to six 90-minute classes per week."
This is a wonderful article which highlights the healing powers of Bikram Yoga. In his 13 years of teaching, he has witnessed so much healing and change in the room. From regular students to those with injuries and physical challenges: students with one leg, heart disease, brain surgery, Parkinson's and even a guy in a wheelchair. Even though every student is unique, it all comes down to the same thing -
"They all want to heal.
We all have pain in our lives, but to have the courage to deal with that pain,
whatever it may be, and face it head on says so much about one’s character."
We all have pain in our lives, but to have the courage to deal with that pain,
whatever it may be, and face it head on says so much about one’s character."
As a teacher it is truly humbling to witness the determination and courage these students show, and every day it's a reminder how lucky and blessed we all are to have Bikram Yoga available to us, so that we can begin the journey to heal.
