There will always be people who can do it better than you, but that's a good thing! Start to see competition as inspiration — without envy.
So much magic lies beyond our fears.
So acknowledge here to yourself, ‘I am unique, and while there may be someone who is better than me at this or that, it doesn’t matter because they’re not me. So no matter what, they’ll never do it like me because that’s impossible.’ So embrace the quirks, embrace your individuality, embrace where you are in life. No one else is like you, and that is special, and that is unique.
There is always room for change, but you have to be open to that change.
Happiness is a state a mind, not a dress size.
Never focus on what you can’t do - only imagine everything you could.
My biggest struggles have been my biggest teachers.
Stand up for what you believe in even if it causes waves.
My motto in life is 'aim true'. It came from my love of Artemis, the goddess of the hunt. She inspired me to sport a gold arrow around my neck because it reminded me of her strength and that I can always hit my mark when I set intention, follow what makes my heart beat, and aim true. The arrow was a reminder that I can cut through any obstacles, that I have power, beauty, and the ability to choose love over fear every moment of my life.
Take your time, teach what you love, be unabashedly you, and try not to compare yourself to someone who's been teaching longer than you.
I encourage myself - and everyone - to focus on how you feel and take care of yourself as opposed to your waistline.
I hope to encourage people to take flight on their mats, in their lives, and in their hearts.
I don't define myself by my body's ability to execute gorgeous asana anymore. I'm all about taking care of my temple and understanding that its requirements change with age and time.
Own your beauty whatever shape or form it comes in.
There is a “yoga body” aesthetic, which is long and sinewy. I am curvy. I get praised on a regular basis, with people telling me, “Wow, you're so brave,” simply for showing my curvy body. Being brave is going to war; being curvy is not brave. We need to be careful with how we use our words.
There's always two sides to the coin if you have the patience to see.
Your passions will grow as you continue to grow, so remember, it's never too late to reinvent yourself or pursue the latest things that make you light up.
People love to judge, get used to it and stop taking it personally.
Don't look for shortcuts, because they'll only hurt you in the long run.
A new yogi doesn't handstand on their first try, and a new teacher doesn't start out as a headliner. Be patient, and trust it's all going to add up and unfold in due time.
I've been doing Isha Kriya meditation and love it. Don't get me wrong, it isn't easy or available everyday - but I'm making the effort to stop, sit, breath, and connect.
Just because someone disagrees with you doesn't mean you're wrong.
Cooking brings me so much joy. I love everything, down to the execution of the plate to picking out fresh ingredients at the market. It makes me deeply grateful and aware of where our food comes from and how feeding people is another way of saying, "I love you."
In this day and age, social media is a huge part of a business, which I actually love. It's a phenomenal platform to share your message, keep others and myself inspired and help keep your students connected to your events. The hardest part is the anonymous ability to say whatever you want.
I do feel pressure to look a certain way but am fighting that and focusing on being comfortable in my own skin exactly as it is.
