Five years ago I was working at a job that
I had lost my passion for, I had this constant noise in my head that wouldn't turn off which brought out more negativity than normal. The same advice was being given to me by my
friends, mentors and career coach – What do you love? Find something
you Love and you won’t have to work a day in your life right? Listing what I didn't love was easy but I struggled
with what do I love? What would recharge me both mentally and
physically instead of draining me?
I started taking yoga four years ago at my
workplace. The instructor’s passion for yoga was contagious. Her willingness to share the challenges she
experiences in her own practice enabled me to be more forgiving of myself. I love the feeling of peace and contentment
that come from practicing yoga. I felt
strong both mentally and physically. I
could have the crappiest day at work and after yoga class I would have a smile
on my face. When the breath and postures
align during my practice it is one hour of true peace. The emphasis on breathing as you move in and
out of postures helps quiet my mind. I am not always successful but I aim to
embrace the yogic philosophy of compassion and patience and accept I am a work
in progress.
The idea of teaching yoga came from a
comment in passing from my yoga instructor.
Teach yoga? Why not? I love yoga and share my joy of yoga with
everyone I meet. The idea was
germinated. Find something you love
right?
After a few years of taking yoga classes I
decided to take yoga teacher training and as happens in life found a new job
that has renewed my passion which makes it easier to go to work in the morning.
Year one of teacher training is almost over
and minus the stress of the testing weekend coming up, I have enjoyed learning
about the subtle details of the poses and attempting poses I wouldn’t dream of
doing myself and working outside my comfort zone. The variety of classes offered at the YCW has
given me a more balance yoga experience which has flowed over into my personal
and professional life. What could be
better than that?
Namaste,
Beverly Wood
