Yoga Alliance’s Post

We need to end the stigma on depression. Like asthma it can be genetic or caused by environmental factors and like asthma if left untreated it can be fatal. I tried a permanent solution 10 years ago. Thanks to God (and skilled doctors) I was unsuccessful. I was in a wheelchair for 3 months and spent 6 months in physical therapy. As far as anyone knew I just had a very unfortunate car accident…in an empty park. (I wasn’t going to hurt anyone else) Very few know (<10 including friends and family) and I wouldn’t be sharing it now but I keep seeing notifications and I’ve decided to ignore the screaming voice in my head yelling “shut up! nobody cares! This is embarrassing, you will regret it!”and be honest: life was overwhelming, I was crushed losing dad, I was getting divorced, and I’d lost all hope things would ever be ok again. Fast forward 10 years - I still talk to someone weekly, practice Mindfullness and TM for stress, and I’ve continued to learn and grow in the field I love. Started a company “Sanctuary” channel for colleagues to share experiences and encourage each other to keep going. Do I still struggle? Oh yeah. But if I start to get down on myself I remember my cousin needs an inhaler to breathe and is still a beast on the soccer field. If any of this resonates please talk to someone - it’s your life and doctors continue to find new treatments. Search “Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation” and “gut biome impact on mental health” to see some of the latest discoveries. It can get better. You aren’t alone. None of us are really. Reach out. Please.

A hard truth: I hate being a beginner. I don’t like struggling to be good at something that doesn’t come naturally. But gods, it’s so damn good for me. Yoga has been a series of starts and stops for me. I’ve tried for years, started, failed, and quit. Finally, something stuck, and I’m feeling celebratory. Yesterday, I hit a milestone: my 100th class at the yoga studio I joined a year ago. Here’s what I’ve learned in a year of doing something that doesn’t come easily: 1. Patience pays off - just breathe, girl. It gets better. 2. Community helps keep me consistent. Find a tribe. 3. Growth comes from discomfort and embracing the hard stuff. Embrace the struggle. 4. Celebrate small wins. (Yay! I can touch my toes without throwing out my back.) 5. Comparing yourself to others is the worst. Focus on your own journey. (This one is so real for me.) **Big thanks to Angela Sebastian and her gentle nudges through the years to get me to the mat. 😍

I used to think my story was boring too. Just another yoga teacher talking about green smoothies. Nothing special. But during a meditation one day, everything changed. My "weird" parts became my superpower. Being Palestinian American. Teaching hot yoga when my car died. The more I got real, the bigger my business grew. Want to know how I did it? Join my free class tomorrow at 12pm EST. How to Standout in Your Niche by Telling Your Personal Story You'll discover: - How to find the gold in your story (even if you think you don't have one) - My simple storytelling framework - Why being "too personal" maybe exactly what you need Your story matters! Link to rsvp in comments :)

"This course has been the best thing in my life that's academic or learning, and I have done a lot of teacher training courses, a lot of courses, and I have never come across a course like this ever before. I tell you, it has changed my life." Listen to the end to hear Havvas journey. These kind words come from one of our 2023 students, who is currently undertaking her final case studies to qualify to become a Yoga Therapist. Filmed during the final module on the course, even after the final module is complete, Minded graduates our always part of the Minded Therapist Community. Learn more about becoming a Yoga Therapist in two transformative years, by visiting the link in bio.

Do you know how to make running your business easier? ✨ Connect with like minded women who want to see you succeed. ✨ Build a trusting relationship to the point that they want to do business with you and/or are willing to shout from the rooftops about how amazing you are. ✨Gather your ambassadors who will spread the word for you. If you had a team behind you doing those things, imagine how much easier your life would be and how your business would grow? Do you have enough people talking about you and your business? This 👇 is what networking can do.

Are you a yoga teacher looking for ways to boost your financial stability? Our blog outlines five strategic approaches to diversify your income streams. Learn more about these opportunities. https://hubs.li/Q02wZz6X0

First of the Month...Pinch-Punch...no better time to switch up your routine that day 1 of summer ( at least I think it is ) #weather Seriously tho..10 minutes can make all the difference. Lets do it !!! Set the alarm clock for 20 minutes earlier and give it 2 weeks, you will see and feel the difference. #yogaworks #wellnessatwork #wellbeingmatters

SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT: General Education 101 classes come in a variety of interesting subjects. If your major requires a GNED class you have a lot of choices to find one that fits you best. One of those choices, Wellness, focuses on the mental and physical wellness of students through yoga During the semester, different teachers visit to share a variety of yoga forms, which is a great way to release stress and tension. To learn more about Wellness classes, visit csi.edu/programs.

ℹ️ Yoga is a system that helps you unravel layers and layers of unconscious yet blissful habits! 🙏🏼 Learning to breath well might reveal anxiety. 🙏🏼 Moving your body might reveal functional instabilities. 🙏🏼 Beneth that might lay emotional grief, vulnerability and trauma. These layers build our sense of self, values and behaviors. 🧘♀️ One on one programs can help you dive deep. No one yoga class fits all, and you can get easily lost if the class is over 10 people. Years of practice has taught me to run small classes or deliver one on one programs. The investment is your well - being. ❤️ Contact me via website 👆 Let’s begin a journey together.

Candidate: According to the AdCom if I significantly improve my profile I can make it this year. So if I start doing yoga, run hard for a marathon and join toastmasters I should be able to convince them. Hash: No matter how hard you run into a wall, you can never run through it. What the marketing guy (not AdCom) told you is you need to improve your test scores and write better meaningful essays. He didn't ask you to do yoga. #MBAconsulting