Vicki Harkovitch
I am recovering from breast cancer, diagnosed last Feb. 14. I have always wanted to try yoga and this has spurred me to do it. I wanted to re-establish a positive relationship with my body.
I discovered Verna's classes at the Downtown Athletic Center. Through her gentle guidance, I feel that I truly am becoming friends with my body in a way that I've never been able to be before. She challenges us, but, at the same time, urges us to "accept what is given" on any particular day. Attitude is everything--actual achievement will come as it will.
If you are interested in experiencing your body, mind and spirit's full potential and the satisfaction of recognizing how each informs the other, take yoga.
Born 1953 in Fairbanks, Alaska. BA in elementary education and MA in art history both from University of Oregon. Have taught in a number of situations over the years. Married to John Holtzapple, a family doctor and we have 2 children, Matt, age 20, and Maggie, age 17, also 3 cats, Tiger, Jake and Madeline. Self-employed writer, volunteer at Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art and assistant director of Free Shakespeare in the Park.