Faith Hunter – international yogi, music head, and Spiritually Fly theorist – will be coming to triyoga for the first time this August.
Growing up in Louisiana, Faith began her practice of yoga and meditation in the early 90’s as a way to cope while her beloved brother was dying from complications related to AIDS. She has now been teaching for over 15 years and is the creator of Spiritually Fly™, an uplifting life philosophy that uses breath, movement, music and meditation in a fresh and modern way to encourage students to live an epic life.
Ahead of her weekend of Spiritually Fly workshops this August bank holiday, we find out a little more about this passionate teacher and creative spirit.
If you could be remembered for one thing what would it be?
The love I share.
What top three things are on your bucket list?
To live by the beach, sing in my rock/blues band, and spend several years living abroad.
What’s your favourite quote?
‘Be your divine self without apologizing.’– Faith Hunter
What do you attribute the biggest successes in your life to?
My biggest successes come from things I learned from my parents. I learned the importance of working hard, patience, strength, and personal worth.
What do you think your future self will remember about you now?
My inner strength, willingness to take a chance, and my commitment to doing what my heart and soul desire.
What one book would you recommend reading?
I have a few recommendations: Sacred Woman by Queen Afua, The 21 Stages of Meditation by Gurucharan Singh Khalsa, and Awakening Shakti by Sally Kempton.
Who would you most want to be on a desert island with?
Prince
What is the secret to a happy and fulfilled life?
I’m not sure I know the secret, but for me a happy and fulfilled life is daily gratitude, self-love, following my passions, and staying connected to family and friends.
Where is your happy place?
Anywhere in the world where I’m listening and dancing to great music.
If you could teach everyone in the world one concept, what concept would have the biggest impact on humanity?
Give and lead with love!
Is intelligence or wisdom more useful?
Intelligence and wisdom hold space and rank differently depending on the situation.
What life-altering things should every human ideally get to experience at least once in their lives?
It’s very sad, but experiencing the death of someone you love early in your life. It helps us in appreciating and deepening our understanding of our earthly existence. Death transforms our connection to the present, and it encourages us to cultivate more powerful relationships with others.
What two questions would you ask to get the most information about who a person truly is?
What is the meaning of love? What makes your soul sing?
What is the biggest waste of human potential?
Not utilizing your personal gifts, talents and skills in a positive way.
How do you define consciousness?
My current state of awareness on all levels and dimensions in my human and spiritual forms.
What causes the most harm in the world, but is completely avoidable?
Racism
Has social media been a net positive or a net negative for our society? Why?
It’s all personal perspective, and ones relationship with social media. Like anything, it can have a negative impact when there’s zero respect for others, and when content is shared with the purpose of deceiving or causing harm. On the flip side, it has also served as a beautiful way to connect with people of other cultures, and opened our eyes to an expanded view of life.
To what extent do you shape your own destiny and how much is down to fate?
There’s no way for me to answer that. I have hopes, dreams and I set personal intentions. At the same time, I work hard, stay rooted in my beliefs, and never stop dreaming BIG.
Don’t miss the chance to catch Faith Hunter in London. She will be at triyoga Soho from the 24th – 26th August. Click here to find out more and book.
