#15, Ft. Zaineb "Zizi" Hassan | Yoga for elite athletes, connection & success

Zaineb "ZiZi" Hassan is a certified yoga Specialist (RYT-500 HR), a Lululemon ambassador and the boss woman behind ZiZi Yoga which she started in February of 2016. She is the true definition of "hustle harmoniously and humbly." Zizi specializes in sports performance yoga and works with Elite Athletes worldwide. She was born and raised in the Middle East and moved to America in 2008 to attend Towson University. After the completion of her PharmD at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy & Johns Hopkins University, Zizi moved to Georgetown and realized that yoga was her full time calling. She has been practicing herself for over 12 years and knows the importance of yoga and meditation in stressful situations. She started focusing on teaching Performance Athletes her specific style of yoga practice which primarily entails dynamic, static movement & mindfulness meditation. She now dedicates her time to helping the elite prepare for competition and everyday life, focusing on physical and mental strength facilitated through yoga and meditation. WORK WITH ZIZI: www.ziziyoga.com | INSTAGRAM: @zizi.yoga IN THIS EPISODE, WE CHAT ABOUT: - What Bouncing Back means to Zizi - How she got into yoga and where she is now - How music plays a role in class - Meditation & mindfulness for elite athletes and how it enhances performance - What key teachings/"aha" moments did Zizi receive which lead to her becoming a full-time yoga entrepreneur - Zizi's favorite books, poems, savasana readings - Why is yoga still getting some resistance amongst athletes and where should they start - The importance of staying leveled and surrounding ourselves with a great circle of friends and mentors - Success stories with clients & proud moments  - Being part of a student's developmental journey - Teaching others how to bounce back  - Zizi's personal tips on how to bounce back SHOUTOUTS TO: @lululemon @sunsetrawjuicebar @columbia and more.... ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️