More on My Yoga Story
Health Issues
Living in Fort Worth, I was large and heavy, but that wasn't the problem. My health was declining and certain genetic issues were starting to rear their ugly heads. So, my doctor and I started working together to fix them and I lost more than 100 lbs. However, there were a lot of things I could no longer do, like run and jump, because my knees were no longer in good shape. I was also diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Then came yoga.
Love and Experience
After some time practicing yoga, I realized I loved it and wanted to share it, and was encouraged to do so by my yoga mentors. I have many years of teaching experience under my belt, and that helped.
Finding a Yoga Self
Like most, I had to find my own way of doing things. There are things in the world of yoga that work for me, and things that don't. I'm not great at strict rules. But, my mentors also encouraged me to find my own path. So, I merged parts of myself with my yoga practice, and here I am with Metalhead Yoga. Here we listen to our bodies and let them tell us what they want to do. We rest when we need, go gentle when we need, and push ourselves only when we're ready. We aren't "Instagram" yogis.
Moving Forward
I love teaching yoga, and so I'll do it whenever and wherever I can. Someday, I want to have my own brick-and-mortar yoga studio and be a full-time yogi. Hopefully, that's where I'm headed.
Resume
RYT 300 Certification
SSV Yoga
Online
2022 - 2023
RYT 200 Certification
Indra's Grace
Weatherford, TX
2020
Substitute: Tree of Life Wellness Center
Willow Park, TX
Current Classes: Hot Yoga & Slow Flow
Substitute as needed and able
2022 - Present
Substitute: Movement (formerly Summit) Climbing Gym
Fort Worth, TX
All Levels Vinyasa
Substitute as needed and able
2022 - Present
Substitute: Anytime Fitness
Fort Worth, TX
Substitute as needed for classic yoga style, including chair yoga
2020 - Present
Substitute: Tate's Total Training
Weatherford, TX
Substitute as needed for classic yoga style
2020 - Present
Teacher: New Life Eagle Gym
Fort Worth, TX
Weekly yoga fitness classes in private gym
2022
Teacher: Pilates & Yoga Training Center
Fort Worth, TX
Past Class: All Levels Yoga
Substitute as needed and able
2020 - 2022
Teacher: Anywhere Fitness
Fort Worth, TX
Weekly yoga fitness classes in apartment fitness center
2021