My Yoga journey began roughly two years ago. I was severely overweight and extremely unhappy. In October of 2014 I made the decision to change my life. I started working out 5 times a week and completely changed my nutrition plan. The transition was not easy. I spent many days pushing through my work outs, struggling to finish! However, I was blessed to have an amazing work out partner who encouraged me and believed in me, more then I believed in myself. Gradually, my body began to respond. I was no longer pushing through exercises, I was dominating my work outs and my body felt amazing! But something still seemed to be missing.
In February/March of 2015 a co-worker convinced me to attend a Hot Yoga class with her. When I walked in the room I was a little intimidated. I was still a bit over weight and I had NEVER practiced Yoga in a studio setting. Everyone looked so “yogi like”. I felt like a fish out of water! An hour later… I was drenched in sweat, full of emotions, and for the first time, in a long time, I felt a sense of satisfaction. My body felt relaxed, my mind was at ease, and something inside of me felt alive; a feeling that was very new to me. Needless to say, I was hooked. I practiced 3-4 times a week at a studio, and practiced every day at my house. Every practice I grew stronger and stronger. I began to see what I was physically capable of, and it began to transcend into every aspect of my life. I started to believe in myself.
In the winter of 2015 I made the decision to sign up for Yoga Teacher Training (YTT). I wanted to share my yoga practice with everyone! In March of 2016 I completed my 100 Hour YTT with GoYoga. In August of 2016 I completed my 200 Hour YTT with GoYoga. I plan to further my education in Yoga so that I am able to safely and compassionately share my practice with as many people as possible.
I teach to empower. I encourage everyone to explore the connection between their mind, body and soul through physical practice and breathe control. I encourage everyone to discover their personal edge and realize their full capabilities.
Yoga is not just something ‘I do’, Yoga is a way life. My Yoga mat is a safe place for me to face my fears, let go, and surrender. My Yoga practice gives me purpose. My Yoga practice teaches me to love myself, all of myself. My Yoga practice inspires me to teach from a place of compassion. I embrace what I learn on my Yoga mat and apply those lessons into my daily life. Discovering ways to practice Yoga off of my mat has been the most beautiful transformation of my yoga journey.
Yoga encourages me to think before I speak, speak before I act, and only act when it is absolutely necessary!
“Knowing that we aren’t who we thought we were begins to open up the possibility of knowing our true Self.” ~Deborah Adele
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