#20. Be a Student.

For the past few years I’ve spent most of my “vacation time” at various yoga teacher trainings. I love the friendships I’ve made, the skills that I learn and how I always come back home with new insights about myself. I finally branched out of the Baptiste world and was lucky to attend the first ever Acro Yoga Teacher Training with VanCityAcro. Best decision ever! The last two weeks were challenging both mentally and physically. I was pushed into finding new strength I didn’t think I had, learned a whole new way to communicate without words and got to connect with 23 of the most amazing people. This was a group that I immediately felt comfortable being totally vulnerable in front of – something I haven’t experienced before.

Being a student of Slava & Devon’s was an honor. Watching them explore the possibilities of their partnership was inspiring. In fact, one of my favourite moments from the training was watching them in their own creative process while we were on lunch break. Individually they bring so much to the table. Put them together and you’ve got the perfect balance of strength & softness needed for an acro yoga practice. If you have the opportunity to learn from them, jump on it – you will not be disappointed! I am forever grateful for the opportunity to have learned from two of the most fascinating people I’ve ever met.

I love that learning isn’t just about textbooks and exams. Being a student of yoga has been more rewarding than any certificate or diploma I have achieved in this life time. My biggest take-away from it all: teaching by yourself is both challenging and amazing, but teaching with a partner is more rewarding than being the best individual teacher in the world. Play time is essential, especially for adults. You are stronger than you think you are. Your mind is an amazing muscle that needs to be worked everyday.

And, the world needs more cuddle puddles.