How I did it: I've been doing viniyoga for the past 3 or 4 years. The studio that I attend offers teacher training, and that seemed like a logical next step.

I like to learn new things, AND it's good for my brain! I look back at what I thought I knew, 10 months ago ... and I did not know then that I had so much to learn.

When I started the training, I was not sure that I wanted to teach. Now that the training is over, I am convinced that yoga has so much to offer people that I want to coach others to feel better in their bodies and more at peace with themselves.

Lessons & tips:

• Yoga is NOT a competitive sport. Don't injure yourself doing the postures.
  
• Yoga IS about getting to clarity of mind.
  
• Remember to breathe.
  
• Remember to feel length in your spine. This helps so much in practically every posture.
  
• If you are in a teacher training program, stay caught up on whatever homework you may be given.

Resources:

• Whole Life Yoga in Seattle.
  
• Yoga for Wellness, by Gary Kraftsow.
  
• Yoga for Transformation, also by Gary Kraftsow.
  
• Mat, blocks, blanket (for use as knee padding and to sit on when needed). I started out thinking that props were for sissies, but now see the benefit in being kind to my body and use props when I need to, without embarrassment..

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Nov 22, 2009, 09:32PM PST | 0 comments | 3 cheers