💫 Why I Teach Yoga: From Student to Teacher

We all face dark, challenging times in life. When I decided to take my first Yoga Teacher Training, I had just lost my dad, my husband was working in another country, my son was still very young, and I was running a nature centre that my dad had left behind - a role that came with immense pressures. To top it off, I lived miles away from the training school.
Those were just the surface challenges. Beneath it all, I was deeply stressed, unhappy, and lost. My body reflected the tension I was carrying: constant twitching, tight shoulders, and persistent issues in my pelvis area where I held so much unresolved emotion. I felt stuck, unable to cry or release what I was feeling.

When I moved to the mountains to run the nature centre, I told myself I had to be strong. There were employees relying on me, waiting for decisions. There were critics whispering about “the city girl who knows nothing about environmental education trying to run a nature centre.”

I felt trapped and overwhelmed. I needed a major change - and Yoga became that lifeline for me.

☀️ A Life-Changing Decision

Deciding to enroll in my first teacher training was the turning point. Despite the odds, the universe conspired to help me. My friend and mum stepped in to care for my young son. A colleague shared my workload. My aunt lent me the money I needed to pay for the course. (Thank you all! 🙏). 

I found an extraordinary teacher who guided me through deep self-healing, teaching me love, kindness, and the wisdom of Yoga. I also gained a supportive group of fellow trainees who became lifelong friends. It wasn’t an easy journey, but it was transformative.

For the first time in years, I reconnected with myself. I felt free to be my true self - finding strength, peace, and happiness buried under layers of stress and self-doubt.

♥️ From Student to Teacher

Completing that training changed everything. It gave me not only the tools to heal and grow but also the qualifications and confidence to teach Yoga myself. Teaching became a way to give back, to share the life-changing power of Yoga with others.

Now, as I prepare to offer my own 200H Yoga Teacher Training, my intention is to create the same loving, supportive, and safe environment that I experienced. This training isn’t just about learning to teach Yoga; it’s about self-discovery, growth, and becoming the best version of yourself.

I wasn’t strong, flexible, or confident when I began my Yoga journey. I was scared to let my voice be heard and hesitant to share my feelings. But through years of practicing Yoga - both on and off the mat - I’ve found gratitude, happiness, and the courage to give, share, and receive love.

If you’re looking to deepen your understanding of Yoga in all its aspects or take your first steps into teaching, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s start this transformative journey together.

 

Hari Om Tat Sat
Kat 🙏