What is important in a teenager’s life of work? Grades & Extracurriculars are a good bet, but what about yoga? In addition to the positions, yoga has the power to increase self-awareness and strengthen communities throughout the world!Ebenezer Zeleke is a senior at Winston Churchill High School (WCHS). He enjoys participating in a wide range of activities, from performing enthralling music repertoire with MCYO (Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras) Philharmonic and YAA (Young Artists of America) to swimming and coaching for JFD (Joe Flaherty’s Dolphins). As a mental health advocate and Co-president of the Mental Illness Matters Club (MIMC), Ebenezer loves to educate fellow peers on mental health coping skills while spreading wellbeing throughout his school and outside communities. Throughout the past several years, he has developed a deep passion for yoga and has recently become a certified teacher, having completed his training at one of the world’s best yoga ashrams: Rishikesh Yogpeeth. Throughout senior year and beyond, Ebenezer is committed to sharing his love for yoga and wellbeing with those around him. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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