Eric Tabora

Hometown: Westlake, OH

Sun Sign: Pisces sometimes, Aquarius sometimes

Nickname: Rico, Brown Bear, Boo

Favorite Word: One. It can signify a beginning or an end. It can signify unity or individuality.

I wish for.... the ability to be present, always....

I am thankful for..... my kind and generous parents.

What gives you peace? Meditation, and the song Baba Hanuman by Krishna Das

Why Yoga? Yoga gives us the insight to transform negativity into positivity. It exposes our true nature of happiness.

3 words to describe you: calm, intuitive, compassionate

What / who inspires you? My friend Jesse Bach who's goal in life is to help others.

What you can’t live without? My moleskin notebook.

Favorite yoga pose and why? Warrior II. It showed me the difference between 'trying' and 'being'. And Handstand. It gives me a different perspective.

Secret comfort foods? Green Lantern Pizza from Dewey's. Saag Paneer. Spicy Tuna Rolls. Vegetarian-ized Filipino food prepared by my Mom. Ina Garten recipes prepared by Meg.

Words to live by (or your favorite quote): ...seek not to change the world, but choose to change your mind about the world. Perception is a result not a cause. ~ from A Course in Miracles.

Best advice you’ve ever received (from who?): Confidence comes from preparation. ~ Hippocrates Tabora (my dad)

Words to describe your teaching style? Peaceful and challenging.

What do you love to do for FUN? I love to fix and ride vintage motorcycles.

When/where/with who was your first yoga class? 10/31/2005, Cleveland Yoga, Parker Bean

Local escape: Just about anywhere in the Cleveland Metroparks.

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Other Teachers: Tami Schneider . Marni Task . Mary Basch . Parker Bean . Terri Bahr . Ricki Miller . Candy Koslen . Amy Schneider . JoAnne Aboussouan . Ted Lardner . Sherri Mills . Eric Tabora . Carmela Cancelliere . Deanna Lee . Jenn Harte . Libby Murfey . Ryan Krupa . Christina LaMarca