After decades as a successful trial attorney, traveling all over the United States and abroad while representing clients in high profile lawsuits, Bill Dorigan realized that the stress in his life was simply unacceptable. Bill felt “out of balance.” Despite his regular participation in a variety of athletic endeavors, including the running of marathons and participation in martial arts, Bill felt that something was missing.
In 1998 a close friend introduced Bill to yoga and, slowly but surely, Bill found his life moving into a healthy balance of work, family, recreation and relaxation. As part of that process Bill undertook a Masters’ program in Human Development at St. Mary’s University (Minnesota), studying behavior, meditation, creativity and philosophy. He received his M.A. in 2005. In addition to his graduate work, Bill immersed himself in the study of Anusara Yoga, traveling regularly to study with Anusara’s founder, John Friend, as well as Dr. Douglas Brooks, one of the world’s foremost scholars on Yoga, and also finding senior Anusara teachers both locally and nationally with whom to study. Bill has been teaching yoga since 2002 and received his Anusara certification in 2007.
The habits learned through yoga offer a path for transformation to a happier, fuller life. Through practice of the poses and other practices, such as meditation, we develop a greater capacity to recognize and embrace the possibilities life offers us. We learn to recognize when we are standing in our own way, giving in to fears, anger, the need to be "right" or any number of other vulnerabilities that prevent us from taking those risks that can result in a fuller, richer life. In other words, we learn to "find the midline" - that place where life offers us the opportunity to overcome our vulnerabilities and step into a more empowered, successful life, a life filled with meaning and positive relationships. Finding this midline can make the difference between deepening a relationship and destroying it. In the business world, finding this place can mean keeping or losing a valued employee, partner, or client.
The habits learned from a yoga practice can be employed in every moment of our lives to provide a happier, more productive and meaningful life.
Bill has now combined his unique background as a successful trial attorney, highly-qualified yoga instructor, and graduate studies in human development to create Finding The Midline, Ltd. a company focusing on helping individuals, businesses and other organizations find balance. For information on how Finding The Midline might be of help to you or your business or organization, please contact Bill directly at by clicking here.
