MEET MAY

If you could describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
Driven, passionate, easy going.
What is a typical day in your life?
My days tend to vary quite a bit, however, they always seem to be jam packed as I’m a full-time uni student studying osteopathy and I’m also the Yoga Sequence Trainer for Upstate Geelong and Torquay! On a typical day I’ll wake up at around 5am and head straight to the gym to squeeze in a strength training session before heading off to uni for the morning. After uni is done I like to sneak out for a quick run, or if I’m not running I’ll do some form of cardio to get the endorphins pumping! After lunch, I start work which can involve training new instructors in Hot Power Flow or Yin, interviewing potential new instructors, attending mock classes, or attending mentoring classes. I then round out the working day with teaching a handful of either Hot Mat classes or Reformer classes! I get home from work around 9:30pm, I refuel, shower, read and then it’s lights out and time to recharge so I can do it all again the following day!
What is your favourite way to move your body?
I LOVE to anything that makes me feel strong, is challenging, gets my heart rate up, and gets me a little sweaty (pretty much any Upstate class). However, I am an avid runner and I love the routine and structure that comes with following a running program. When I’m not injured from running, that’s what you catch me doing the most!
What are your hobbies/passions?
I have a strong passion for being a Yoga and Pilates instructor! It fills me with immense joy to guide a class where everyone is dedicated to working hard and putting in their best effort. Witnessing the happiness on everyone's faces after each session is incredibly fulfilling! I also enjoy the creative aspect of teaching—planing and creating various sequences is really fun!
Besides this, running is another passion of mine. I’ve completed a few half marathons over the past few years and last year I completed my first marathon which was an experience like no other and one of my proudest moments. A lot of time and energy goes into the training, however there’s no better feeling than crossing finish line! Hopefully another marathon will be on the cards at the end of the year if my body stays strong and injury free!
Describe your day to day uniform.
I can’t remember the last time I wasn’t in activewear 😅 Leggings, sneakers, an oversized hoodie, and then a puffer if it’s really cold. It’s just too comfy not to love and wear every day!