What Yoga Teacher Training Gave Me
When I signed up for yoga teacher training almost ten years ago, I had no idea what I was doing. I was a stay-at-home mom with two boys under 3 and a new puppy. I was unhappy in my marriage and was battling an eating disorder.
I spent many days alone with my kiddos as my husband worked 60 hours a week.
Through those years, I lost myself. Everything revolved around my family, which, don’t get me wrong, family is essential; however, it can’t be everything. I had no balance in my life. I gave everything to my kids and husband, putting myself at the bottom of my priority list.
When I came across the yoga teacher training opportunity, I had every excuse in the book as to why it wasn’t the right time.
I was too busy.
I was out of shape.
My nutrition sucked, and diet coke was my best friend.
It was too expensive.
Blah, blah, blah, the list goes on.
I felt empty and alone and had no idea how to change. I was stuck. However, I did know that yoga helped me feel less alone. It carried me through one of the most challenging times in my life and was an integral part of my anorexia recovery.
Call it God, my higher self, or the Universe, but I kept feeling this gentle nudge to move forward. There were bigger plans in store for me, and I could feel it. Deep down, I needed this for myself. I was scared as hell, but I finally listened and took the leap, and for me, It was a giant leap of faith.
I began four months of intensive yoga teacher training with one of my now mentors and friend Alex Crow. I knew after the first weekend this was exactly where I needed to be. I was shocked at the profound depth of yoga and all it encompasses.
There were hours upon hours of learning that had nothing to do with the physical postures and everything to do with yoga philosophy. There were many big questions to explore and unpack.
I didn’t know I was heading toward a difficult divorce and a hard season of life. My yoga training helped me move forward with some hard decisions. Without the training, I would not be standing where I am today — a business owner, writer, instructor, proud mama, and a grateful wife.
When I graduated from my 200-hour program all those years ago, I cried. I was so proud of my work, not the physical work but the internal work. I pushed myself outside my comfort zone repeatedly, and each time, I got stronger.
Everyone who enrolls in teacher training shows up with a different story. Your story will be different than mine; however, we all have a common denominator; we are searching for a deeper meaning in our life.
We’re yearning for connection and wholeness within ourselves. Big things WILL happen when you get into a room full of people with the same common denominator.
Honest Yoga’s next teacher training begins on January 21, 2023. If you are feeling a gentle nudge, please don’t ignore it.
If you’re playing small, it’s time to step into the incredible power you already possess. Have trust and faith in your intuition. Your original reason for going to yoga may become an even deeper pursuit of self-transformation and growth.
If you are interested in learning more check out the 200-hour yoga teacher training page.
Prefer to connect with me one-on-one? You can schedule a call with me through my calendar link.
xoxo Nicole