The past couple of months have brought huge changes into my life. Experiencing both expansion and contraction in my life (and everything in between), I couldn't believe this weekend had actually arrived. Just three weeks ago, I wasn't even sure I would be able to partake in this amazing teacher training experience I had been contemplating for the past year. Because of the indecisive nature of my decision-making (the universe does like to throw us deceiving curve balls), the first day of teacher training snuck up on me before I even had time to feel emotions about this new journey beginning. And so Saturday morning came, I printed my first homework assignment, saddled my yoga textbooks into my backpack and set off to the YogaWorks Larkspur studio with yoga mat in hand. Not until I walked into that studio door did I truly comprehend that I was here: truly participating in a program that I have dreamt of for so long.

Having no clue what to expect, I truly had an experience walking into that studio room with open arms and no expectations. What a blessing I have experienced in having this mindset. I was immediately thrilled to see so many vibrant people (mostly women, some men) walk into that room with the same joyful faces I myself appeared with. Excited for this new adventure, 26 people have come together to share 6 months together, yet make lifelong soul yogi’s. I was immediately thrilled to find young people in the class with goal-oriented minds like myself! One woman spoke of wanting to own a personal training gym…My mind immediately jumped to images of business partnership! Of course it’s farfetched, but in that room, in that beautiful room, where every face is ecstatic to be there, and inspired by the present and future, it’s hard to not entertain thoughts of developing business relationships with these like-minded people.

My teachers are Nikki Estrada and Melanie Salvatore-August. It is clear that both are amazing women. With years of experience under their belt, and incredible knowledgeable of yoga, I feel truly blessed to be learning from them.

I am absolutely shocked at how much I have learned in just two days of training. I have been anxious in the thought that I might not learn everything quick enough, but it is clear to me now just how fast one can learn when the desire is there. Stay tuned; at some point this week, I’d like to touch on some of the amazing knowledge I learned!

Next weekend, I’ll be back at it for another round!