Yoga Teacher Training … This Video Tells it All
Last September my life changed rather dramatically. As I mentioned, I signed up for a 9-month long yoga teacher training with YogaMotion. I’d practiced asanas as exercise since 2000. And almost took the teacher training twice, but the timing wasn’t right. Learning 
in early September that two friends had already registered for this course provided just the goad I required to sign up as well.
An overflowing cup
Wanting to focus on the course, the required home study meant cutting back in a number of areas. Including way less frequent blog posts, and reducing my cooking classes to teaching only one class (but what a great class) in the past 7 months.
Most importantly, though, the yoga teacher training has become a rich journey of self-discovery and transformation. Even if (and perhaps especially because) it’s been accompanied by stress, struggle and overwhelm as my cup has begun to empty.
Seven months into it (with 2 more to go)
Last month we were asked to present a talk on our yoga
journey thus far. A few days ago I found the video of my “5 Aha’s” talk in my inbox. Watching it brought me much joy. Along with the realization of how far I’ve come and how much I’ve learned. And how much further there is to travel.
Vulnerable
I’ll admit to my feeling a bit vulnerable in sharing this video of my talk with you. At the same time, though, I’m grateful to offer you a bit more of the essence of yoga. For as I now know, yoga is so much more than just physical exercise.
My “5 Aha’s”
Click here for the video. Filmed with an iPhone, both the volume and the resolution are a bit low. Though, I believe my joy transcends both issues. Take a moment to turn up your volume and you won’t miss a word.
An important takeaway
No matter the stress, the struggle, the effort, pursuing the teacher training has enlivened my life, and made me stronger and more flexible in body, mind and spirit.
“For it is the act of pursuing our dreams and being our full selves
that allows us to feel alive.” Brendan Burchard