Yoga saved my life- Now it's time for teacher training!
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"Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray." -Rumi
I can remember the exact moment that I fell in love with yoga. I was in a seated forward fold and I had the palms of my hands resting on my shins. I wasn't terribly flexible at the time and I knew for a fact that I was getting schooled left and right, but I didn't care.
That day I felt a connection to my body that I had never felt before- a connection that had been lost due to years of neglect. I loved myself. It's safe to say that I walked out of class that day with one goofy ass grin! I made a promise to bring that same love and respect to every practice and after six years I'm pleased to say that it is no longer limited to my mat.
This love has overcome so many obstacles. Losing my mom left my world dark. There were so many questions left unanswered. In what kind of world would a mother of four be taken away from her children? I let my pain consume me and sought out anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medication to "get me through the hard times". With very little guidance from my doctor, I was averaging around five different prescription medications a day. I couldn't understand why I was still so unhappy. I felt manic -suicidal even. With no coping skills, I saw two options. Either I stay on medication for the rest of my life or end my life.
Leaving behind my dad and three siblings wasn't an option. Taking medication that robbed me of my zest and spunk was also not an option. I had to make a change. I started by taking small steps towards caring for myself. This included eating mindfully and getting some sort of daily physical activity in. I had seen the evening yoga class in passing on several occassions. It looked so peaceful, but I was far too shy and doubted my ability. After two weeks of looking in I couldn't resist any longer. I stepped out of my comfort zone and never looked back.
Yoga ignited something within me. Sure, I was definitely getting my butt kicked and making physical improvements. That isn't what kept me coming back though. Every practice I would leave with a full heart and the desire to share it. Yoga has energized me to the point that I feel it is necessary for me to share it with others. It has brought light back into my life that I had once thought was gone forever. For these reasons (and many more!), I would like to take the next step in my journey and embark on my yoga teacher training (YTT, for short).
I plan on undertaking a 28 day, 200 hour teacher training in Ubud, Bali. Why Bali you ask? After spending so much time in darkness every fiber of my being is pulling me towards the light. I want to continue and deepen my practice in one of the most spiritually and culturally rich destinations in the world. The 200 hour curriculum is broken down into technique/yoga practice, teaching methodology, anatomy/physiology, yoga philosophy, and practicum. Completion of this course will give me Yoga Alliance Certification in: Hatha Yoga with refinements in meditation, pranayama, asana and philosophy. (Valid for teaching in the US & Internationally). This is the link to the website where you can find more information on the curriculum and a sample of what my daily schedule will look like. High Vibe Yoga
The tuition for my YTT is $3,450. I have a long way to go without my plane ticket being included in that cost! Any and all donations would help a sista out.
I feel selfish and silly asking you to help me achieve my dreams when there are so many things that need your money more. I want this more than I can explain. I have been drawn by the strange pull of what I love and I know to the core of my being that I am meant to do something with this. All I want is to learn, grow, and help others discover the magic within themselves. It would mean the world to me if you were able to support me in continuing my education in any small (or large) way!
Thank you for hearing my plea!
Pugs and Kisses,
Rachel
P.S- I will be ever so grateful and will host as many free community yoga classes as possible ;)
I can remember the exact moment that I fell in love with yoga. I was in a seated forward fold and I had the palms of my hands resting on my shins. I wasn't terribly flexible at the time and I knew for a fact that I was getting schooled left and right, but I didn't care.
That day I felt a connection to my body that I had never felt before- a connection that had been lost due to years of neglect. I loved myself. It's safe to say that I walked out of class that day with one goofy ass grin! I made a promise to bring that same love and respect to every practice and after six years I'm pleased to say that it is no longer limited to my mat.
This love has overcome so many obstacles. Losing my mom left my world dark. There were so many questions left unanswered. In what kind of world would a mother of four be taken away from her children? I let my pain consume me and sought out anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medication to "get me through the hard times". With very little guidance from my doctor, I was averaging around five different prescription medications a day. I couldn't understand why I was still so unhappy. I felt manic -suicidal even. With no coping skills, I saw two options. Either I stay on medication for the rest of my life or end my life.
Leaving behind my dad and three siblings wasn't an option. Taking medication that robbed me of my zest and spunk was also not an option. I had to make a change. I started by taking small steps towards caring for myself. This included eating mindfully and getting some sort of daily physical activity in. I had seen the evening yoga class in passing on several occassions. It looked so peaceful, but I was far too shy and doubted my ability. After two weeks of looking in I couldn't resist any longer. I stepped out of my comfort zone and never looked back.
Yoga ignited something within me. Sure, I was definitely getting my butt kicked and making physical improvements. That isn't what kept me coming back though. Every practice I would leave with a full heart and the desire to share it. Yoga has energized me to the point that I feel it is necessary for me to share it with others. It has brought light back into my life that I had once thought was gone forever. For these reasons (and many more!), I would like to take the next step in my journey and embark on my yoga teacher training (YTT, for short).
I plan on undertaking a 28 day, 200 hour teacher training in Ubud, Bali. Why Bali you ask? After spending so much time in darkness every fiber of my being is pulling me towards the light. I want to continue and deepen my practice in one of the most spiritually and culturally rich destinations in the world. The 200 hour curriculum is broken down into technique/yoga practice, teaching methodology, anatomy/physiology, yoga philosophy, and practicum. Completion of this course will give me Yoga Alliance Certification in: Hatha Yoga with refinements in meditation, pranayama, asana and philosophy. (Valid for teaching in the US & Internationally). This is the link to the website where you can find more information on the curriculum and a sample of what my daily schedule will look like. High Vibe Yoga
The tuition for my YTT is $3,450. I have a long way to go without my plane ticket being included in that cost! Any and all donations would help a sista out.
I feel selfish and silly asking you to help me achieve my dreams when there are so many things that need your money more. I want this more than I can explain. I have been drawn by the strange pull of what I love and I know to the core of my being that I am meant to do something with this. All I want is to learn, grow, and help others discover the magic within themselves. It would mean the world to me if you were able to support me in continuing my education in any small (or large) way!
Thank you for hearing my plea!
Pugs and Kisses,
Rachel
P.S- I will be ever so grateful and will host as many free community yoga classes as possible ;)
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Rachel King
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San Diego, CA
