Andrew Bathory. Asana Artist.
There’s nothing typical about Andrew Bathory. He has a background in competitive athletics, classical singing, and dance and his interests include music, theatre, and photography. His passion for nearly all things “art” shines through his studio space, Element Yoga, and shows up in his approach to practice and teaching. “Element is a canvas on which we connect lines from various practice and methods of conscious movement.” Asana is but one of these intersecting lines.
Andrew’s first experience of yoga came when he was about seven years old, through his father: “He shared with me a few visualization techniques to help me focus my mind to calm me before bed.” Andrew was reacquainted with the physical element of the practice as a student at the Canadian College of Performing Arts. When he moved to Toronto, “coincidentally” across the street from Downward Dog Yoga Centre, yoga became an integral part of his life. Two years later the opportunity arose to travel to India, and he took it. The long and winding road through yoga has continued to unfold and develop ever since, something Andrew is “ever grateful for.”
Community is the common denominator among ambassadors, but equally important to Alberta-born Bathory is the process of creating. His classes include a blend of any numbers of modalities, including Pilates, functional strength training, and dance. He also includes voice work and anything else that inspires the creative expression of “our bodies, our vessels,” he says.
Andrew credits the support, focus, and opportunities available as an ambassador for making his dreams a reality.
“Element is a canvas on which and in which we connect lines from various practices and methods of conscious movement.”
“Life is not a dress rehearsal. You are more ready now than you’ll ever be. Start living NOW.”
Andrew’s Picks
1. Metal Vent Tech SS $68
- Seamless construction and anti-stink technology make this shirt training-session ready
- Lightweight fabric is sweat-wicking and four-way stretch
- Silverescent® technology, powered by X-STATIC ®, inhibits the growth of odour-causing bacteria on the shirt
2. On the Mat Pant $98
- We designed these pants to keep you covered during inversions
- Light Luon® is a lightweight version of our signature four-way stretch, sweat-wicking Luon® fabric
- We added LYCRA® fibre for stretch and shape retention
- Designed to sit at the waist, streamlined fit through the butt and quads, narrows from the knee to hem
3. Core Polo $88
- When you are running late to a morning meeting-or tee off-this easy, anti-stink polo gets you out the door on time
- Made with sweat-wicking Pima Cotton for the ultimate softness and stretch
- Silverescent® technology, powered by X-STATIC ®, inhibits the growth of odour-causing bacteria on the shirt
4. Kahuna Short $78
- We made these versatile shorts to take you from a hike to the golf course to the hotel bar
- Two-way stretch Qwick Oxford fabric is sweat-wicking and quick-drying
- We added LYCRA® fibre for stretch and shape retention
- One pocket has an internal coin catcher, the other has a media sleeve
- Rear zippered pocket helps keep your valuables in place
- Designed to sit at the hip, cut generously through the butt and quads
- 11″ inseam
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