It’s been a little while since I decided I wanted to teach kids yoga…and since then I’ve had the 200 hour teacher training on my bucket list. It seems surreal that the weekend it all begins is here!
I have been thinking about this a lot as the date approaches and not just because I am obsessing over my Anatomy PowerPoints. My main reason for wanting to take the class was to enhance my understanding and skill to make me a better kids yoga teacher. But, I also realize that this is such a unique gift that I can give myself as I explore my own yoga practice. On top of that….teaching adult yoga may be a fun way to make a few extra dollars when we move to the city. So those three reasons led me to Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) this morning at 8am!
I was super excited (and also totally nervous)! I knew that this journey would change my yoga practice and perhaps even change me! I just had to figure out what to wear on my first day : ) We started with some get to know you stuff and it’s fun to see everyone’s background and what led them to this moment.
Then we did our first yoga practice together. Afterwards, we practiced talking through poses and then continued to get to know each other over lunch, which a few of us enjoyed outside. After lunch, we dug deep with a timeline of our lives and the option to share some defining moments. I was comfortable sharing, especially since one of my most recent defining moments was marrying my best friend last fall. This moment shaped my new identity as a wife as I shed my independent self and became part of a new family. After discussions about intention setting and affirmations, we ended a bit early, which meant I was home by 4pm.
With the sun blazing, I decided to take a spin on my bike! It was an absolutely gorgeous day! And it wasn’t until I was half way through my 10 mile ride that I realized my drive to ride most likely came from the fact that this is my first Memorial Day Sunday in, I dunno, 6 years not doing Bike the Drive. Not surprisingly, I was all signed up for the ride but passed my entry along to my brother when I decided to do yoga teacher training.
When I got back home from my ride, the BOY was home after spending the day with his dad. I showered and made myself a wine spritzer and we sat out back listening to music.
The BOY made us a delicious seared tuna with broccoli while he chatted baseball with the neighborhood boys.
We came inside early (based on the neighborhood standards) because I actually have a few patients tomorrow morning and then day 2 of YTT tomorrow night. The day was a great Memorial Day kick off to summer but also an exciting start to this next chapter in my yoga journey!
Namaste!
I’m so happy for you Jen!!
I too get to go back to “school” for Pilates teacher training! It’s starts in July and I’m really excited but also nervous….You see I’ve been a stay at home mom for 10 years, and have only did a bit of book keeping on the side, it’s been wonderful to have these years spent with my 9 and 10 year old but they are getting expensive so my husband and I need the extra income. I figure the great thing about teaching Pilates is I get to make my own schedule, and make money off of something I LOVE to do! Win win! I’m looking forward to hearing more about your Yoga tt it sounds amazing😊
So excited for you Heidi!!! To turn a passion into a job is a dream come true. I want to hear all about your training so keep me posted!!!
How exciting! I’d really like to do teaching training one day just to learn more about yoga.
Julie…I agree! I feel like I keep learning more and more each session and I love it. I can’t wait to start teaching it (whether officially or unofficially)!
So awesome you’re doing YTT, Jen! Can’t wait to hear more about your journey! It’s been on my to-do list, too, but it’s gonna have to wait until after all my triathlon-ing 🙂 Glad to see you found a little bike love, too! The weather’s been amazing for outdoor riding!
For sure! I feel like I’ve been riding more this spring than I did all of last summer. Now if I can only figure out how to ride me and my yoga mat to YTT : )
Awesome!!! Very exciting! Good luck with the training!! I’m sure it is going to be great!
Thank you Leslie! It is going well and very fun! It’s a fantastic group and an incredible journey to be on this summer!