Anne Toupouzis

Instructor

Metrowest Yoga

Hometown: Boston, MA Favorite inspirational quote: Life isn’t measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away. When/where/with who was your first yoga class? First Yoga class was an Iyengar Class in September 1997, New Directions Yoga Studio in Brookline, Teacher Roni Brissette - she studied w/Patricia Walden. What /who inspires you? Watching people grow and transform and share in their experience. What I love most about yoga is: The way it has made me connect physically, emotionally, and spiritually with myself. It has also allowed me to stay in the moment and speak my truth. What you can’t live without? My life partner Maureen and my yoga practice. What you might not know about me: I have a twin sister. Best advice you’ve ever received (from who?): Be yourself and doubt your doubts – my teacher and mentor Shawn Shaw Favorite Book: Don’t really have a favorite book. Favorite Word: Truth Local escape: Arboretum in Jamaica Plain My favorite thing to do(other than yoga): Take long walks, people watch, bike ride, hike and sit on the beach.