Tight Traps and Lessons in Sequencing: My Fifth Weekend of Yoga Teacher Training
Briefly

The article discusses the author's journey through yoga teacher training and the various emotions and thoughts experienced along the way. As the training progresses towards a co-teaching class, the author reflects on confidence, the importance of connection with fellow trainees, and the value of categorizing emotions and energetic states. By embracing the process and sharing experiences with a cohort, the author gains deeper insights into her own self-awareness and growth as a yogi, regardless of the final decision to teach.
"Fake it 'til you make it,' I repeat to myself for what seems like the millionth time. 'Just keep faking it.' As yoga teacher training moves into its final phases, it's all starting to get very real."
"I'm getting more comfortable with the thoughts that ricochet around my mind during training, even learning to breathe right through them. What a concept."
"Naming energy is such a helpful approach. Just as identifying our emotions can help us move through them, energy becomes easier to navigate when categorized."
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