Being a Yoga teacher to me means different things on many levels. I am very grateful to be able to share the special gift of Yoga with others. Teaching Yoga means making a positive impact on the daily life of my students.

If I am able to be part of one person having a better day, feeling great about them self or maybe getting through life just that little easier, then I feel I am doing my bit to do some good for this world, being able to make a difference in people’s lives no mater how big or small is a wonderful feeling. Teaching Yoga feels like it is one of the things in life I am meant to do, it never feels like a Job. I consider my self very blessed to be given/found such a great way of life.

Not long after a started practicing Yoga I realized a couple of interesting facts. I soon realized how Yoga effects people’s minds, more so my own mind, with regular practice I soon found this inner peace, contentment, far less judgment, not materialistic, like I felt I used to be, and the big one being, a more balanced life and sense of self. I have often thought to myself, if only everyone did some form of yoga regularly, we would not nearly have the wars and the suffering that we see all around us from day to day. What a beautiful world it would be to live in! I guess the biggest thing for me is, that by teaching Yoga I am able to give people the opportunity to bring conscious thought/awareness to the way they live their life, how they interact with others and the world around them. Non-violence (Ahimsa, the Yama of non-violence) towards our selves, others and nature.

I consider it an honor to be able to offer the vast teachings of yoga and the many tools yoga has to offer. I know that I am part of something that is pretty special. I know that by continuing on this incredible journey I will always continue to grow. For me the journey of Yoga will never end, every day I learn something new about Yoga and myself.  With a big desirer to learn as much as I can. I truly belive that knowledge is freedom, Ignorance is not bliss. Teaching Yoga gives me the courage to try knew things in life, to face my fear’s (abhinivesah) to open my heart, love everyone around me, not always be thinking of my self, to be the best person I can be. I know that if I start to go off track, Yoga will always bring me back. Through teaching Yoga I am able to play a role in creating some calmness in what seams to be a world where most people are just to busy, always trying to juggle their commitments and responsibilities, taking on more then they need to, always hungry for instant results, “success’ forgetting to enjoy life or just be happy with what they have. People tend not to take enough time out to do something good for them selves. Yoga allows my students to just slow down a little, take stock and look after their health. It is fact that stress is now one of the leading causes of physical and mental health issues; Yoga can offer so many tools to help with stress and a better quality of life. There is nothing more rewarding to me then seeing the positive effects Yoga as on my students. Practicing Yoga is not a quick fix (I have always been one to question quick fixes) it takes time and patience, however the effects a so worth the wait.

Teaching yoga enables me to work/meet with such diverse, sweet caring people of all ages and backgrounds. Yoga brings people together, celebrating people’s differences, personalities, creating a sense of community and non judgment (Asteya) Om shantih.

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