Today we’d like to introduce you to Dee Dee Burington.
Hi Dee Dee, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I was always active as child, and that carried over into my young adult years. I was involved in competitive sports like gymnastics and track and field. I was also actively involved in the dance and theatre arts. My parents put me in everything!
I remember even trying diving, but I hated always being wet and going in the water head first.
Many years later, after settling down and starting a family, I found my way back to this active lifestyle. I would use the day care at the gym and take the group fitness classes. That would give me two hours of self care time. I found myself wanting to become an instructor. It was so similar to my background in athletics and dance and I knew I could do it!
I first became AFAA certified for group fitness, and then yoga Alliance certified for yoga. I now teach Yoga, Pilates and Barre in the North Dallas area.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It hasn’t always been easy. In 2012, I was diagnosed with breast cancer during my 200 hour yoga training. It was scary. I underwent a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction. This life event brought me event left brought me closer to yoga. I learned to use yoga to calm my mind, deepen my breath and ease anxiety. I learned that I could actually help others in a profound way through yoga. I then became certified to teach yoga for cancer through Yoga Bridge, a non profit that offers free yoga to anyone in cancer treatment. I teach for YB online on Thursday evenings at 5:30 pm. https://yogabridge.weebly.com
Giving is what helps you heal. Repeat that.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am known for creating a flow that everyone can join and enjoy! Whether this flow be in Yoga, Pilates or Barre. These are classes that we can express ourselves through movement, . I empower others to feel strong and confident from the inside out!
Networking and finding a mentor can have such a positive impact on one’s life and career. Any advice?
I choose someone that I look up to and would like to model after. I pick the best of the best in my minds eye and study their approach to teaching without losing my own unique qualities.
Pricing:
- I teach at Fit Factory in Garland.
- I teach at Yoga Rocks in Rowlett.
- I teach Tuesday night virtual yoga at 6:00 pm Sign up at www.yogathymewithdee.com. $10 drop in $30/mo. Autopay bundle that includes 1 weekly virtual and access to my private YouTube channel library with many pre-recorded classes
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.yogathymewithdee.com
- Instagram: YogaThymewithDee
- Facebook: Dee Dee Burington
