Several years after I went to teacher training, I started to
wonder why I hadn't opened a studio yet. I had known since training that
I would open a studio of my own one-day, but I couldn't figure out why I wasn't
moving in the direction of doing so and I wondered what was keeping from moving
forward.
I so vividly remember one particular morning; I was in the
shower and I asked myself out loud, "What are you so afraid of?" I
paused, wondering if I would get an answer back, afraid of what I would hear
back.
The answer that came was my kids. I was afraid of not
being able to fulfill my commitment to them and I was afraid that I would be
pulled away from them. I adore my kids. Not only do I love them, but
also I really like them, even now as teenagers. I have certainly become a
better person because of my kids. Many times in my life, since being a
mother, my only motivation to keep trying was because of my kids. I knew
if I were better, they would grow up to be healthier in all areas of their
lives.
How would I continue to be there for them, if I opened up a
business? I knew I would want to give 100% to this business because the
yoga is something I truly believe in and have gained so much from.
Almost immediately, my next thought was that I would have to
look at this business like my third baby. Each of my two kids is so
incredibly different. Each has different interests; different things that
motivate them; different challenges that have had to be worked out through the
years. If I could be successful at working with each of them individually
and keeping our family unit strong, then maybe I can add in the studio and work
it the same way and I believe to this day that this little conversation I had
with myself in the shower was what really allowed me to open up to the
possibility of this studio and let go of the fear that I couldn't do it.
Many people come in and say they are afraid of the heat.
They are afraid they are not flexible enough or strong enough or they have no
balance. And when they write to me or talk to me about why they are afraid, I
tell them that I can relate and what I know is that if they choose to take that
step, the gifts waiting are immeasurable.
So here we are, three years in. When I look around at what this
studio space has grown into, I sometimes wonder how it happened. But as I
reflect upon how incredibly strong our yoga studio community has become, I
understand how this all happened. Every person who has walked through our
doors has taken the chance to explore something new of them selves. For
some, it was an easy decision. For others, it took a lot of
courage. For most, the benefits have exceeded any ideas originally
set. I see everyday the achievements made because of your willingness to
look at things with a different perspective.
The number one thing that I find 100% joy in at the studio is
when I walk in that room to teach. I am continuously inspired and humbled
by all of you. Thank you for three years of what is only the beginning of
an incredible experience that we all share together.
Namaste
Gina
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