MINDY MADSEN

What is the coolest place you’ve ever visited?

There is something about New Orleans that I am fascinated by - it may not be the farthest or most exotic of my travels, but it’s a place that keeps drawing me back in.

 

Name three things on your bucket list:

• Write & publish a book

• Live in another country

• Learn to sail

 

What’s your favorite song to sing at Karoake night?

Shoop by Salt ‘n Pepa

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Do you have a motto or mantra?

It changes depending on my specific intention or need, but in some form is always a reflection of being open to the universe & grateful for the journey.

 

Best part about being a yoga instructor?

Being a yoga instructor :) It is truly that simple for me - this has been a goal of mine for sometime now, and a journey that I wasn’t always sure was I was moving forward in - so I am grateful to be here & grateful to everyone who shows up to class each week!  I love the opportunity to hold space for others and to learn and grow in my own practice through teaching.

 

Favorite TV show?

TV Show: “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” - There is just so much in that show that is amazing … seriously, I’ve even thought about teaching it as part of a unit to my English students.

 

Movie: “Gidget”

 

What do you do for fun?

When I have the time I like to travel; while I love an adventure far away and in some place new, as long as I am able to explore and wander I am happy - even if it’s simply walking around the city without a destination.

 

What character trait do you admire most

Honesty.

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What is your favorite food?

Mexican food & chocolate

 

Tell us something surprising about yourself.

I have lived in 8 different States. This coming July I will officially have lived back in Salt Lake City the longest I’ve lived anywhere since 2000 - 5 long years!

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Describe yourself in 3 words:

loyal, listener, passionate

 

Who is your celebrity crush?

The Rock - although, some of my closest friends and family will tell you it’s The Rock AND John Cena. Yes, I do yoga and I used to watch WWE!

 

What is your favorite yoga style to practice or teach?

Yin for both - I love the meditative quality of Yin and how it allows me to check-in and process what’s going on in my body, mind and life.