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I just got home from teaching…a real yoga class at a real studio!
Last night, I guest taught my first ever class at Revive Hot Yoga as an audition.I was so excited and nervous I had a rough time sleeping the night before and was hardly able to eat anything all day – like crazy “first date” butterflies.Thankfully the people who know me best, especially the wonderful guy from my most recent first date and my yoga home group, reminded me of how THIS is what I had been training for and I was more than ready and capable.I met up with the owner of Revive Hot Yoga before class to go over lighting, heating, music….and oh by the way, herself and two other instructors from the school would be taking my class – no pressure, right?!It was a 75 minute class and looking back there are about 50 things I would change about it but ultimately it felt great and people actually seemed to enjoy it.What a relief!
Finally, after years of dreaming, 5 months of school and getting all of my ducks in a row so I could get a job – I am a Yoga Teacher, with a schedule and students.Now I feel like I can finally relax and come into myself as a teacher…and as a yogi…and as a person.No more racing.Only growing.I was able to teach again tonight and what a difference I already feel.Starting from first thing this morning, I was excited to get up, even when my alarm went off at 5:30am.Work at the office was especially trying today...we were short staffed , doctors were yelling, patients were crying – it was all pretty standard post full moon day drama (as anyone in the medical field can relate too).Today I felt different though. I knew I had a bigger purpose for today. I was so excited to step into the studio, smile at the other yogis and lead them through the best 75 minutes I could.I felt so trusted, needed and respected for those 75 hot minutes.It was my responsibility to give these sweaty people something to walk away with.I want to ensure that when they pick up their cell phone - before they’ve even left they parking lot – they say “I’m just leaving yoga, it was a great class.”
There were only about 49 things that I would change about class today and I can’t wait to do it again on Thursday.