My yoga story
Yoga found me through my (now) husband who was practicing it to manage a back condition. I started practicing with him, initially once a week and gradually more often. This steady practice continued for maybe fifteen years. Then we had a series of deaths in the family, and suddenly my well paid city job seemed less meaningful. I gave up my job to focus on the family. After a few months of not working I sat down, and for want of a better word “meditated” on what to do next with my life. Much to my surprise the answer that came back was “Teach yoga”. I didn’t stop and think about it, I just found a teacher training course that started soon after. I chose a one year course rather than an intensive so I could really understand and practice what I was studying. Once I qualified it has been as if the universe has laid down a path for me to travel. Opportunities to teach have arisen precisely when I needed them and I now teach 12- 15 classes a week - a mix of private clients, yoga studios and gyms and community classes. I also run occasional workshops, and mentor trainee teachers. My life is totally different now, six years on, and I am different too - calmer and happier. People sometimes say how life changing yoga can be, well for me that has certainly been true. It doesn’t change in a single class, or even a dozen classes, but with consistent dedicated practice. So what are you waiting for - maybe this is the moment yoga finds you!
