Why Do I Teach Yoga?

I recently spent some time at a local elementary school for Career Day speaking to some children about my career as a yoga teacher. It was a great time! The children listened intently as I told them about my educational background, what exactly I did as a yoga teacher, where I worked, etc. Then we had a mini yoga class before I took some questions. One little girl asked me, "Do you like your job."  And, of course, my answer was "Yes! I love it!" "Why?" she asked. I didn't even have to think about my answer.

So why do I teach yoga? Why do I love it? Why am I so passionate about it? There are a few reasons. Firstly, yoga makes me feel great. After a good practice I feel centered and whole, I'm able to move more freely and I have more energy. I'm happier and more productive. I want to offer that feeling to other people. I want to do what I can to make other people feel as good as I do.

Nothing feels as rewarding as a student telling me how much yoga has improved their life. I've had students with arthritis, old injuries, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, depression, anxiety, and a plethora of other ailments. Many of these students have come to me after a few classes to tell me how much their condition has improved. It's wonderful to hear and I'm so happy to be able to help people in this way.

I love my job and I am so very grateful that I can say that!
Namaste,
Erin