07/17/2024
I hope that as an instructor, I unite instead of divide. There’s already enough division but if it doesn’t belong anywhere, it’s in a yoga studio. I hope that if you’ve ever taken a class with me, you leave with more than “a workout.” I hope I make you think about what you emit into the world so that you can go out and shine your light brighter. It starts with us. I hope you take what you learn ON the mat about yourself and apply it OFF the mat. THAT is yoga.
No, no one is responsible for my “triggers” nor do I expect anyone to tiptoe around me (personally I’d rather have them dance around me but…) but this also doesn’t give anyone cart blanch to say whatever they want without consequence. Again, it starts with US.
When something doesn’t align with my core values, I have to take a step back. We can disagree and still have common ground, but at some point, there is a hard line that I have drawn for myself that can’t be crossed. Each person’s is different I’m sure and that is ok. When something doesn’t align with who I am as a person and as an instructor, I have to speak up. When something is wrong, I will say it. Was it easy? No. Am I “triggered?” Also no. Am I hurt? Absolutely, because standing up to a bully IS hard. I decided it was best if I resign from my position at Yoga6NMB. I will miss each and every one of you terribly, from the staff to my amazing students. My time there with you all has been amazing and I sincerely hope those relationships extend beyond there. I am incredibly sad, but I can no longer be silent. There was a time that would have, but those days are over.
Once I spoke up, I was blocked and this was put up. It’s ok. True colors show. Kinda hard to defend myself, when I can’t even see it…
I will continue to show up for myself, my family, my students and clients and will continue to be who I am. My light is NOT done shining in this world and I will not allow anyone to try to dim it.