There's room enough for everyone to thrive.
Not everyone can or will love you. You could run a cotton candy and unicorn farm and someone's gonna think you're an asshole. Everyone's fighting their own battle and it often has nothing to do with you.
There is plenty of room for us all to succeed and carve our own path.
Everyone needs to start somewhere.
No cheating, clean up your self-induced fear act, and replace it with what you love.
There's no need to be fearful when another person succeeds. In fact, joining forces and supporting fellow teachers (or co-workers) you believe in is one of the most empowering moves you can make.
My biggest struggle has been balancing where I give my energy.
I can be a bit of an overachiever and always dance that line of balance between giving myself to work versus giving time to myself and loved ones.
Trust that your message is a unique one that people need to hear.
Doubt means you're human - congratulations! It's natural to have these feelings, and if anything makes you humble, just don't be ruled by those emotions.
The self doubt can be a fantastic opportunity to self-reflect and see where you can grow and be stronger.
Better to constantly check in than ride proud on your high horse.
Focus on sharing your story and affecting the people that are hungry for your light.
We live in fear when we've forgotten how to act from a place of love. Remember that, and set intention to act from a place of no comparison, jealousy, or fear. Police yourself on this!
Not everyone will love you, and that's completely OK.
I take my fearless approach into my teaching by helping my students to realize their potential through yoga. I have a gift for making difficult poses accessible and reminding people that postures, and anything in life, are only as hard as you make them out to be.
Know that your style will always change and that nothing is ever set in stone.
The only way to being a better teacher is time and dedication.
Being in the health industry can do a major number on your head when it comes to body image.
I used to be in my 20s, be single, and work way less. This was conducive to way more hours on the mat and a super fit physique. I'm now 31, engaged, and travel every single week, which puts a major damper on any sort of routine.
I lack routine with yoga, sleep, and food but do my best to keep consistency amongst the chaos.
I'd take pasta over skinny any day. More importantly, I'd take health over looks.
I deal with negative, nasty comments on a regular basis. It's difficult to digest because I've always been sensitive and it's a slap in the face to have someone respond cruely when you're trying to lift people up. It's been a huge lesson for me.
I can be highly competitive, which is ultimately why I chose yoga as a career. I thought it would drain the competitive drive out of me and allow me to be present and content. The yoga world has become highly competitive since then and it used to drive me crazy until I realized there's work for everyone.
It's important to remember that there are many different types of people, styles of teaching and that we won't agree with all of them.
