On The Other Side Of Darkness
We were blessed today to catch up with our dear friend Todd Boman. Todd and Russell were both born in the Pontiac Memorial Hospital in the 70’s. Probably right along side Madonna Ciccone, a neighbor. Todd has a unique story to share. Growing up in Michigan as a young gay male is its own peculiar hellscape. He understood immediately (and by that I mean junior high school) that being gay in the 80’s and 90’s likely meant death from HIV/AIDS. Surviving the darker side of this AIDS crisis in America was fraught with escapist behavior and that became yet another damned issue to try and survive.
Todd is here to tell you it gets better. The best thing you can have is good friends and mentors to teach you how to Live and Love.
“Yoga is having the skills to put your life into action.” - Todd Boman
We touched on themes of Addiction, Crisis, Recovery, Yoga, Mysore, and his particular fascination with Chicago Folk Designer Edgar Miller.
“You are never alone, even though you might feel like it.” Todd’s message to all of us managing addiction and mental health issues.
Todd Boman starting practicing yoga regularly in 2000. Shortly after he discovered Ashtanga yoga and began a daily practice.
In 2004, he traveled to Mysore, India, the home of Ashtanga Yoga and practiced at the KPJAYI with Sri K Pattabhi Jois and his teacher Pramagura Sharath Jois.
After annual studies in 2008, Todd received the blessing from Paramaguru Sharath Jois’s to teach the traditional Mysore style Yoga in Chicago.
Todd has had the privilege of assisting Sharathji’s in Mysore. His direct experience with his teacher has grounded and established him firmly as a yoga teacher.
Todd received his Level 2 Authorization which allows’s him to teach the Primary and Intermediate Series.
Todd is honored to share his experience of Ashtanga Yoga with Chicago, contributing to what is a happier and healthier community.
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Opening and closing music compliments of my dear friend teaching Ashtanga yoga in Eindhoven, Nick Evans, with his band “dawnSong” from the album “for Morgan.” Listen to the entire album on Spotify - Simply Click Here.
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