October | "We all live on a continuum of abilities and disabilities," says Matthew Sanford, renowned yoga teacher, author, speaker, and founder of Mind Body Solutions. Matthew, shown here working with traditional yoga instructors, believes that the principles of yoga apply to all people and all bodies. | |
| According to Matthew Sanford, "It took a devastating car accident, paralysis from the chest down, and dependence on a wheelchair before I truly realized the importance of waking both my mind and my body."
Matthew inspires and enhances the lives of thousands by sharing the fundamental importance of the mind-body relationship. For him, it's more than just a health strategy; it's a movement of consciousness that can inspire and change the world. As we become more aware of our bodies, according to Matthew, we become more compassionate; likewise, a disconnection from our bodies leads to self-destructive behaviors. He believes that our long-term survival depends upon this shift in consciousness becoming reality and has dedicated his life to helping it happen. The fact that Matthew teaches both traditional and disabled students is also a testament to the practice of yoga.
In addition to his yoga classes, workshops, and one-on-one sessions for people living with a wide range of mobility disabilities, Matthew and his team at Mind Body Solutions work on a variety of other fronts to spread this message. As a public speaker at corporations, major conferences, healthcare organizations, universities, colleges, and national yoga conferences, Matthew spreads his core message of the power of personal and organizational transformation. His inspirational story of turning his devastating car accident into opportunity shows the way to better living, greater success, and increased purpose.
Matthew shares his personal story in his critically acclaimed book, Waking: A Memoir of Trauma and Transcendence. Mind Body Solutions (www.mindbodysolutions.org) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming trauma, loss, and disability into hope and potential by awakening the connection between mind and body.
You can learn more about Matthew at www.matthewsanford.com. |
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