Monique Reaume
Name: Monique Reaume
Hometown: Monroe, MI
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Favorite Word: Fantastic
I wish for……everyone to find complete happiness, even just for a moment
I am grateful for……a healthy body and my family and friends that have been there for me
What gives me peace is…… sleep and giving to others
Why Mind Body Balance……We care about our clients and their development. Every client is important to us
Why Yoga….. Yoga helps to make a connection to your body and breath. It lets you relax while energizing your body. It helps you calm your mind and feel strong.
Why Body Balanced Nutrition….. If you struggle with your eating habits, body balanced nutrition can help you choose the foods you need. It helped me to balance the vitamins and nutrients in my body. The best part is it chooses from foods that you like!
Three words to describe me….. free-spirited, honest, and thoughtful
Who/ What inspires me…… being in nature
How I inspire my clients…..Keeping them motivated and showing them that they are capable of more than they think
What I can’t live without…. sleep
Favorite move and why..….Balancing half-moon because it makes me feel weightless
Secret comfort foods…… soft serve ice cream, white chocolate raspberry cheesecake
Words to live by……. Keep yourself in the present moment. Life’s too short to worry about the future.
Best advice I ever received…… Listen to your body (especially in yoga)
Words to describe my teaching style…….I go with the pace of the client. I like to challenge my clients while still encouraging patience in the development of the body.
What I love to do for fun……..cook and bake
When/Where/ With who was your first class?…….. Yoga class in 2008 at Monroe County Community College with Kim
Local escape…………. My apartment downtown
Graduated from Monroe High School in 2004, In 2007 graduated from MCCC with an Associate’s Degree of Applied Science majoring in Web Design with a certification in Graphic Design, Started training with YogaFit in 2010, completing training for Level 1 (beginning), Kids Yoga, Seniors Yoga, Pre/Post Natal Yoga and Level 2 (Advanced Beginner).
My Journey with yoga began in 2008 when my friend encouraged me to try a yoga class at Monroe County Community College. I had no real prior experience with yoga besides an occasional DVD. I didn’t know what to expect, but needed some kind of physical activity that could be enjoyed without being bored or feeling like I couldn’t breathe. In my first class, I wasn’t sure what supine pigeon was or how to stay standing in tree pose, but I came back to the next class. And the class after that….and the class after that! Sometimes I would still be confused about the order for the sun salutations and get frustrated that I couldn’t twist very far in seated spinal twist, but I kept coming to every class I could. I found a new determination in yoga. I wanted to connect with my body; to find its weaknesses and strengths. Also, to learn how to use my breath to calm my mind and support myself when my muscles felt tired. Yoga made me feel in control of my body for the first time, to respect my body with its weaknesses and to be patient in its development. In 2010, I took the next step in my journey, teaching others to connect with their bodies through yoga. I love to let people see that no matter their age, size or activity level, they can do amazing things with their body. I hope I can inspire and motivate others to try (and to continue!) to practice yoga, using the benefits not only in their practice, but in their everyday life.