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Taking the Leap into Yoga Teacher Training
Imposter syndrome: “the persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud"
Most people suffer, at some point or another in their lives, with imposter syndrome.
Imposter syndrome stifles our potential and keeps us in our lower self. It stops us from moving forward in our lives and actually making decisions to do the things we truly desire.
Some of the main things that comes up in conversation when people want to take the next step on the yoga journey are…
Virtual yoga teacher training: pros and cons
In this last year the world has changed drastically and life is far different from how it used to be.
We have too, and yoga has to adapt to our current reality. Online has become the new everything and we can literally do anything and everything online, so why not yoga teacher training? Technology has given us the gift of being able to do things from the comfort of our own home and this is the next natural progression.
Honestly, it couldn’t be a better moment to do a yoga teacher training. With the whole world on stand by with very little travel and social life, why not make the most of this time and invest in your most important asset, yourself.
Building Confidence as a New Teacher
You’ve had the most incredible yoga teacher training experience and it comes to an end.
There is always a bittersweet feeling of accomplishment when you finish your training and saying goodbye to your yogi friends that you have shared this life changing experience with. The next natural step is to go out into the world and teach.
The truth is becoming a professional yoga teacher takes time and patience, it doesn’t happen overnight. The first class is always the hardest, but like anything we all have to start somewhere.
Yoga Story: A Profound Experience
“People say that yoga training is life changing, but I’ll admit I didn’t think it would have such a profound affect on me as it did!
Becoming a hot yoga instructor has been a dream of mine for years, but there was always something that got in the way. Work, money, timing, fear! Then just as I was about to give up the dream, I received an email from Evolation yoga about their new online training programme. I knew in that instant that it was a sign from the universe telling me ‘now is your time’.
Evolation Yoga Scholarships for Change
Like the rest of the world, we’ve been watching the past few weeks unfold with heavy hearts. We’ve spent this time listening, learning and seeking out marginalized voices so we can do better.
We want to say that Evolation Yoga stands in solidarity in the work for racial equality. This is not a political issue; this is a human issue. We recognize that there is still so much work to be done and we are dedicated to being a part of that growth — both in the yoga room and the wider world.
5 Healthy Ways to Manage Anxiety
As this global pandemic leaves us all in uncharted territory, it’s completely normal if you’re feeling new levels of anxiety. We’ve noticed people speaking more openly about their mental health during this time, which we believe is so important to support one another. So, here at Evolation Yoga, we thought we would share some of our best practices and perspectives you can adopt during this time to help you cope with anxiety or negative thoughts.
5 Common Downward Dog Mistakes
Downward dog is one of the most common and well-known yoga poses out there. If you’re new to yoga, it can be perceived in many ways. Some teachers might refer to it as a “resting pose”; perhaps while the arms are burning and the breath is laboured. Some studios host workshops on this posture alone. Therefore, it’s important to get a basic understanding of this foundational pose to help build your practice.
Considering an Online Yoga Training? Read This.
I completed my hot yoga teacher training on-location in Hawaii, and my Vinyasa flow training in Santa Barbara, California. I loved the immersive trainings because you could really dive into the experience; a chance to eat, sleep and breathe yoga for four glorious weeks. I had made amazing connections with my fellow trainees, I was inspired by the amazing Evolation trainers who guided us through the program, and I grew as a yoga practitioner and as a person.
Yoga Story: Willful Surrender
I have traveled around the world several times with my job as a consultant. Having had a relatively late start attending university, I grew into a pattern of always having to achieve whether it be a job, visibility, sales awards or degrees. It was as if I was always in a game of catch-up, although there was little fun or enjoyment in it. The achievements, of course, did provide some positive reinforcement which served to strengthen this behavioral pattern.