It felt surreal as Tammy Barron got ready to celebrate International Yoga Day and joined her fellow cast members in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park. Hers was a true 'pinch me' moment.
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Tammy, pictured above, saw the Cast Yoga event at Walt Disney World Resort as an opportunity to try a new pixie dust activity that could benefit her body and mind. When her dream of becoming a guest star came true five years ago, she said her passion for creating magic for her guests would lead to her wellness journey that would transform her own life. never imagined.
“International Yoga Day is impacting my wellness journey by taking me a little out of my comfort zone,” said Tammy. “Yoga is fairly new to me and I’m always up for a new challenge, so I’m really excited to give it a try.”
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Cast member wellness opportunities at Disney began Tammy's personal wellness journey, creating healthy lifestyle habits like daily walking and “better food choices,” ultimately leading her on a path to losing more than 80 pounds in 18 months. .
“I try to take healthy steps every day,” said Tammy. “And we look forward to the Cast event to help us keep moving forward. “I try to do things that are both healthy and fun for me.”
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And Tammy is not alone. Around the world, thousands of Cast Members from The Walt Disney Company gathered at iconic locations such as Hong Kong Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disney Resort, the Disney Store in New York's Times Square, Walt Disney Studios' Legend Plaza and even onboard airplanes. Disney Wish finds her flow in a unique Disney yoga celebration.
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Roberta Brubaker, a 43-year performer, celebrated International Yoga Day and personal wellness by finding serenity on Route 66 in Cars Land at Disneyland Resort.
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“International Yoga Day has been very helpful to me,” said Roberta, pictured above right. “It’s about sharing wellness with people all over the world,” she said. And I love it. These Disney events have benefited my health by giving me the opportunity to exercise, get stronger, and improve my overall health.”
Roberta's love of yoga fuels her passion to become her healthiest self. She leads Disney Cast Yoga Clubs throughout the year and encourages her fellow Cast members to “Do one simple thing every day and it will start your journey.”
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Wherever you are on your path to wellness, yoga is a great way to slow down, find your way to peace, and improve your overall well-being. Yoga can improve strength and balance, promote relaxation, lower blood pressure, and relieve stress.
Are you as inspired as we are? If you're new to yoga, join the celebration and give it a try! Guests staying at select Walt Disney World resorts are offered complimentary classes to explore the benefits of yoga through the magic of Disney with Storytime Yoga, a family-focused yoga experience, or try a more traditional class with Disney Fit Yoga.
Disneyland Resort is currently inviting guests at one of Disneyland Resort's three hotels to reserve a spot to show off their paddleboard yoga skills. Did you know that you can also book your chance to experience Sunrise Yoga at Disneyland Park? Guests staying at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa are encouraged to wake up and glow with an early morning yoga opportunity on the beach before exploring the island or taking a dip in Ko Olina Lagoon. If you want to experience yoga in the park runLook for your next registration opportunity this July when registration opens for Disney Race, Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort.
Wherever you are today, we invite you to connect, breathe and celebrate International Day of Yoga and strengthen our minds and bodies together through yoga.
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