"I want a wooden neck pillow like that too" Lee Hyori, who transformed into a yoga instructor, swoons over a heartfelt gift
As a singer turned yoga instructor 'Ananda teacher,' Lee Hyori was captivated by a heartfelt gift. Lee Hyori, who usually politely declines gifts and sponsorships, made an exception this time, drawing warm responses from fans.
On the 21st, the official SNS of the yoga studio Lee Hyori runs published students' reviews and photos from classes. One student's story drew attention. He introduced the one-and-only 'handmade yoga block,' saying, "When I told my husband I was going to take Ananda teacher (Lee Hyori)'s class, he said he would give it as a gift and quickly made it out of walnut,"
The yoga block shown in the student's photos was made of high-quality solid wood and had a heavy presence. Lee Hyori's yoga studio name was even engraved on it, making it a gift full of sincerity, and Lee Hyori reportedly burst out laughing, saying, "It looks like a wooden neck pillow." Although Lee Hyori ordinarily accepts no sponsorships or gifts, this time she appears to have accepted the student's sincere gesture wholeheartedly.
Earlier, Lee Hyori had expressed emotion over a hair tie gift she received from a student. At the time, he shared a post saying, "When students come without a hair tie, the teacher always takes off her own elastic band and gives it," and added, "Seeing the heartfelt gift I received yesterday reminded me of the teacher." Rather than expensive gifts, warm consideration and sincere presents moved her heart.
Lee Hyori opened a yoga studio in Yeonhui-dong, Seoul, last Sept. and has stepped forward as a full-fledged yoga instructor. Her husband, Lee Sang-soon, said on a broadcast, "I think it's amazing to see Hyori get up at 5 a.m. and go to teach classes," and added, "I told her not to work herself too hard, but because Hyori wanted to do it, I couldn't stop her."
When the yoga studio opened, celebrity friends such as Yoo Jae-seok and Seo Jang-hoon sent potted plants to show their support, but Lee Hyori's side later said, "We will politely decline all gifts and sponsorships," which drew attention. However, she once again showed the down-to-earth side of 'Hyori' by opening her heart to a '100% sincere' gift handmade by a student's family.
Netizens who saw it poured out heartwarming responses such as, "I want a wooden neck pillow like that too haha," "Teacher Hyori is really personable," "The feeling matters more than the money," "It looks more like a work of art than a yoga block," and "Her passion to teach even early morning classes is amazing." Yoga instructor Lee Hyori, who practices the philosophy of emptying and sharing. As much as 'Ananda teacher's' classes, her warm heart is giving people's daily lives a gentle resonance.
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