Why I signed up for Yoga Teacher Training. (even though I don't want to teach)
Why I Signed Up for Yoga Teacher Training (Even Though I Don’t Want to Teach) Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been deep into a yoga teacher training course. It’s pretty much the only thing—aside from my year-long miniature group project (which I’ll talk about in another post)—that’s been keeping me busy. If you’ve never taken yoga teacher training, let me tell you: it’s not for the faint of heart. Imagine a mash-up of a foreign language class, teacher prep program, and an aerobics class, all rolled into one. That’s the vibe. You might be wondering, “Why are you doing this? Do you want to teach yoga?” Honestly, no—I don’t. I had no plans to become a yoga teacher. I started this journey because, with the new year, I needed something to help manage my anxiety. Whether or not it’s working… remains to be seen. Right now, my anxiety is actually higher because we’re required to create and present yoga classes to the group. (Public speaking plus yoga? Y...