Name + Nickname: Matt Tassinari (Mr. T.)
Hometown: Van Nuys, California
How has The Yoga Roots had an impact on your life: It has help alleviate aches and pains in my back. In addition, yoga has brought me a better quality of life. Furthermore, I have meet many great people.
How long have you practiced at TYR: 1207 Days
What's your professional life?: High School History Teacher
What song do you put on repeat: Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap by AC/DC
When I was little I wanted to be: I wanted to be a history teacher since the 8th grade
A quote that inspires me is: Raise less corn and more hell - Mary Elizabeth Lease 1892
Something I could eat every day forever is: Sushi
Favorite thing to do on the weekend: Enjoy time with my wife and catching up on our shows
I love: my family and my dogs and cat
When I wake up I: turn off the alarm and play Wordle
Name + Nickname: Nicole, Nick, Nicky
Hometown: Loaded question for an immigrant who was also a military wife for 30 years! I was born in Holland then have moved 25 times since then all over the US. I've lived in Palmdale 4.5 years, which is the 2nd longest I've lived anywhere in my life. I like to identify as southern Californian, because this is where I feel most at home.
How has The Yoga Roots had an impact on your life: I find TYR to be my community and my people Before coming here, I had only been living here about a year and a half, and much of that time I worked out of state as a caregiver. I find The Yoga Roots to be my grounding zone, plus I love my peeps! I have had various aches and pains from hiking and plantar faciitis, and yoga has completely alleviated that!
How long have you practiced at TYR: A bit over 3 years ago.
What's your professional life?: I work from home both creating and flipping...sewing, making quilts, jewelry, bath salts etc. I flip vintage and antiques, furniture that I paint, and clothes. I do this on various online platforms, flea markets, and in stores. I have taught sewing, quilting and jewelry making classes, but I prefer to work alone. I have a published book basically about being a military wife and all that entails, and I'm slowly working on a novel.
What song do you put on repeat: I love oldies (60's specifically), and anything by Simon and Garfunkel I can listen to all day.
When I was little I wanted to be: A photographer. This is something I still love and enjoy.
A quote that inspires me is "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" Mary Oliver
Something I could eat every day forever is: Unfortunately: sweets! But I love most ethnic foods.
Favorite thing to do on the weekend: Hike and explore. I love living exactly where I do, because I have my choice of TONS of hiking trails so very close. The Pacific Crest Trail is my BFF!
I love: My sweet husband, Matt. My four sons. My 3 (4 soon) grandkids. PUGS. In the last two years I have lost all 3 of my black pugs.
When I wake up: Drink water. Look at my to-do list. Take a walk with Matt before he leaves to teach.