Why? Well, during my first yoga teacher training I learned the word DHARMA. In Sanskrit, dharma translates into purpose.
It’s been over a decade since yoga found me and I’m so grateful for the lifestyle I now live- which took many twists and turns to get to this blissful place.
After I graduated college I was looking for a way to stay flexible. Word on the street was yoga would be good, so I took my first class at a 24 hour fitness in Hawaii. I didn’t like it, and looking back it was ME. I made excuses that it wasn’t challenging and it was too slow.
And, I didn’t for several years. I moved home to California and instead of going to the gym one day, I decided to try another yoga class. It was a faster paced class called yoga sculpt. I ended up loving that style for a portion of my life.
Trying other classes not only engaged different parts of my body but it’s what started the process of expanding my mind. The awareness that I now have about myself and what I want came from yoga. I took my first teacher training in 2012.
I realized that the life I was living was not the life I wanted. I had a job where I exchanged many hours for six figures. I had a relationship that was “nice” and looked good on paper. I loved to vacation to escape. There was no passion in my life or career. I was simple following the path I was told to follow.
During this time I thought a lot and I did more yoga. I thought about what I really wanted and what my dharma was for life. I knew I had to let go of things and it was hard. I let go of my relationship and started to plan to leave my job. I took several more trainings (7 to be exact!) and it led me tap into my dharma.
It’s true. As I dove deeper into yoga I got to know myself better. I leaned core values, meditation, discipline and the power of manifesting. One of the things I got specific on was what I wanted in a partner. Not only did I write it down, I said it outloud! I asked for someone who liked yoga for the mental benefits, someone who would hold my hand in savasana, someone who loved to travel (not vacation), someone who puts in lots of effort and would grow with me on this journey. OMG! I got it all and more (if you know Will, you know!)
After, I got my dream guy I realized anything was possible. I left my corporate job and dedicated myself to all things yoga. My “job” now never feels like work. I take people on global yoga retreats to places like Bali and Mexico. I lead yoga teacher trainings to assist others in diving deep into themselves to find the most authentic version of who they want to be. I am a guide and want to help you find your brightest light.
The Traveling Yoga Studio is a place for us all to gather virtually. TTYS was created out of a desire to impact the world by sharing all things yoga online.
There is a weekly schedule filled with the best teachers I know. We teach from all over the world which ties in with our combined love for adventure and travel. We also extend free yoga to anyone who can not afford to pay. NO QUESTIONS ASKED.
We have a variety of workshops that include things like, posture and alignment, core values, mala making and more.
Our first Yoga Teacher Training took place via Zoom in 2020 and we have continued to facilitate these offerings virtually in an effort to contribute to the greater collective. Teacher Training changed my life and I want to continue that cycle in my studio. You can get more info about that here.
Since we are all about community we offer free weekly classes and also created a “shop” for creators to showcase their work. Check out the shop to see all of the amazing things hand crafted from near and far.
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