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Everyone needs to start somewhere.
So much magic lies beyond our fears.
There's room enough for everyone to thrive.
Happiness is a state a mind, not a dress size.
My biggest struggles have been my biggest teachers.
Own your beauty whatever shape or form it comes in.
Not everyone will love you, and that's completely OK.
Take your time. There's no rush to be good or renowned.
Stand up for what you believe in even if it causes waves.
The only way to being a better teacher is time and dedication.
My biggest struggle has been balancing where I give my energy.
Better to constantly check in than ride proud on your high horse.
Trust that your message is a unique one that people need to hear.
Just because someone disagrees with you doesn't mean you're wrong.
People love to judge, get used to it and stop taking it personally.
Never focus on what you can’t do - only imagine everything you could.
There is plenty of room for us all to succeed and carve our own path.
There's always two sides to the coin if you have the patience to see.
There is always room for change, but you have to be open to that change.
Don't look for shortcuts, because they'll only hurt you in the long run.
Know that your style will always change and that nothing is ever set in stone.
I'd take pasta over skinny any day. More importantly, I'd take health over looks.
No cheating, clean up your self-induced fear act, and replace it with what you love.
Focus on sharing your story and affecting the people that are hungry for your light.
Being in the health industry can do a major number on your head when it comes to body image.
Just because you don't like it doesn't mean it isn't currently rocking someone else's world.
I hope to encourage people to take flight on their mats, in their lives, and in their hearts.
I lack routine with yoga, sleep, and food but do my best to keep consistency amongst the chaos.
The self doubt can be a fantastic opportunity to self-reflect and see where you can grow and be stronger.
I encourage myself - and everyone - to focus on how you feel and take care of yourself as opposed to your waistline.
Yoga has expanded beyond asana for me. It's how I live my life and currently I'm throwing myself into a meditation practice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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!
I took my fear to literal heights and went skydiving over a year ago. It was in that moment, gazing over the precipice of the plane, when I realized what scared me the most, the unknown.
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.
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.
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.
Anytime I feel my feathers ruffle off of someone else's success, I have to check myself. It's normally fear based or ego related and it's my daily work to let it go and focus on me, because that's the only person I can control and make grow.
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.
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."
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.