What Was Level 1 Teacher Training & Who Have You Been?

Towards the end of Journey Into Power Level 1 Teacher Training, Baron asked us to write two letters in our journal. The first letter is to someone who is not familiar with yoga to describe what the experience was about. The second letter is from myself five years in the future as I would write a letter to someone I was mentoring to tell them who I had been to get to where I was. Both are below...

#1 What Was Level One Teacher Training?

Dear You :)

Level 1 Teacher Training was about connecting to my true self. I learned about my way of being and thinking and how it limits my connection to people. I learned to look others in the eye, to drop judgement, and to see each and every person's beauty. I investigated areas of my life that seemed stuck and weren't making me happy to determine how I can change to allow for difference outcomes. I learned curiousity that will allow me to continually examine my life to see where I am holding back and being inauthentic. I danced! I found my voice! I strengthened my yoga practice, and I empowered my self!

Love, Sara

#2 Who Have You Been?

Dear Mentee, 

Over the last five years I maintained my meditation practice to stay connected to my inner self. I pursued my dreams rather than just dreaming them. I put them into action step by step. I stayed open - and said YES! - to opportunities in my life, and especially I continued to check in with myself to be sure I was truly being open and real with other people. I was a student of each person that crossed my path and each experience I had. I faced challenges, but I stayed connected to my heart and my inspiration to guide me along the path. I trusted my gut. I believed that no idea was too big or unachievable. I took baby steps and kept on going. I surrounded myself with people who supported me and kept me in check. I chose projects that excited me and I learned that there are so many ways to serve others. I asked for help and supported my team. I saw the beauty of each person that crossed my path. 

Love, 

Sara of 2016 :)