As my first yoga teacher training course approaches this Sunday (my wonderful teacher is: www.nicholasbarrett.co.uk/) I have many mixed emotions. Anticipation, excitement, a little bit of nerves, and a significant amount of self-doubt (this is always my biggest challenge!) but most of all I am extremely GRATEFUL for having this opportunity. This is something that I have wanted to do for so many years now, and it feels ‘one day’ everything just fell into place to make my ‘dream’ a reality. I couldn’t be more thankful for being where I am right now (and to those very special people who have helped to make this happen for me!).
My hopes for becoming a qualified yoga teacher are to deepen my own knowledge, understanding and experience of yoga and to then be able to share this sacred practice with others. As challenging as it may be, I am going to embrace each training session with a fully open heart and mind.
When the idea of creating a blog first came up my immediate response was, “there’s absolutely no way that I’m going to do that”. But after letting my thoughts settle, I have realised that this defensive reaction was simply down to fear. Fear of being judged. This is a very personal journey for me and sharing it is something that will take a lot of courage. But if an honest account of my experience can shed even a tiny ray of ‘light on yoga’ for even just one person, then it is worth it.
My hopes for keeping a blog are simple: I would like to share this experience with close friends, family, those interested in yoga teacher training, and anyone else who might like to discover a bit more about yoga in general. It will also be an honest platform for me to record my journey - a journal.
So my friends, if you are interested in reading, I ask you to please come with an open mind. You may not agree with all of my thoughts, reflections and discoveries, but I hope that by sharing my journey with you, a little bit of the inner peace that I find in yoga will be shared. And please feel FREE to make comments or ask questions along the way! Bring on Sunday....i'm ready!
Lots of love to you all. x
HOOORAY!!! My dear, sweet, unbelievably talented and ambitious friend, I am SO proud of you.
ReplyDeleteYou will soon liken the experience of keeping a blog to putting your shoes on in the morning...it is just that natural. Better yet (and better than a pair of old shoes!) it will empower and inspire you as you embark on this incredible journey.
I am so excited to follow YOU and watch YOUR story unfold. Can we now create a yoga blogging business?? Soul Connections!!!
I love you, and am here to listen, support, and just stand in complete awe of all that you do.
xoxoxo
Tracey
And remember, no expectations. It is yoga practice not yoga perfect, and you can only do your best with the body that you came in with today.
Great job Kel! Enjoying the blog already. Best of luck to you. Next time we see each other I'm going to request a yoga session!
ReplyDeleteNO FEAR, Kel! You're going to be an amazing teacher and will learn immensely about yourself in the process. So proud of you, big hug from NYC. xo
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