I can offer wisdom gained through (traumatic) experience. Because of my early life, I’m a fighter. I’m physically powerful and flexible and adept at yoga. I’m mentally sensitive which makes me highly attuned to people. This is one of my biggest skills as a yoga teacher, reading people moment to moment and having a lot of ideas to draw upon. I am committed to my personal evolution and I’m passionate about other people's evolution. I’m a good conversationalist and enjoy words - evocative/poetic and precise use of language is another of my strengths as a yoga teacher. I want to offer yoga which inspires people to love and accept themselves as they are, to really know themselves. Ultimately I want to empower people by giving them practical tools with which to enjoy their lives more.
People said I’m a good listener. Curious. Humble. Amazing energy. Patient. Creative. Articulate. Flexible. Strong. Courageous. Inspiring. Also, serious, blunt, impulsive, negative, too deep, self involved.
I’m not wanting to limit myself to a specialisation now but it may come. Contenders are yoga for anxiety, yoga for digestion, yoga for trauma.
My ideal client would be any person really open to transformation. Someone willing to collaborate with me on their personal evolution. Someone willing to be brave - be honest, try new things, move out of their comfort zone. Someone ready for the work that transformation requires and wants to go on an exciting adventure together into the unknown!
I would like to specialise in trauma-informed yoga. All yoga therapy should be trauma-informed Codependents, children of alcoholics. Those who are isolated, too scared to get close to others. People who never put their own life jacket on first. Those who have thick armour around their hearts for good reason but are ready to take it off. It is too heavy and they are mature enough to be vulnerable and thrive.
The obstacle in my way is only my own self doubt and my physical and mental health issues. I have invested many years in talking therapy and continue to go weekly to build my self esteem and heal the trauma of my past. I continue to distance myself from the toxic people in my life and heal relationships that can be improved.
When I’m doubtful I can remind myself I’m a good yoga teacher because I have been told many times and old students often come back as they can’t find a replacement for our classes. I put off making decisions about what I want to do with my yoga career as a way to hold myself back from risk. But what's the worst that can happen?
My life purpose is to pass on the love and support I have received from so many beautiful people over the years.
