Power of Surrender 10/18

I am feeling so blessed by God right now. This post is about believing in the power of God, claiming your life purpose, and surrendering. I signed up for a 200 hr yoga teacher training last July which started September 3rd. I truly enjoy practicing yoga and feel closer to the divine when I do it. My studio had advertised for a yoga teacher training. The ad kept popping up on my computer screen for the training. And then I was present for people talking about their experience in their training last spring after a yoga class I took had ended. I had been looking for a job change. So I took it as a sign to from God to participate in the training.

Although I have been enjoying the training up until this point, I had been feeling overwhelmed the entire time. In addition to 15 hours a week of class, we need to complete 10 observation hours, 25 classes, a quiz, an exam an essay...... the list goes on. Not to mention that although I love the girls I am training with; some of them are much more versed in yoga poses than I am. It felt very intimidating. And every time we'd go to teach a pose in front of the class I'd become nervous. Mostly because I felt "I wasn't ready." And I had a problem with being seen.

I was supposed to do my first practice teach where I teach an entire half hour yoga class to my classmates last Sunday. But of course I was nervous and thought I "wasn't ready." I manifested a sinus infection and missed the practice teach. Thank God my teacher was gracious enough to reschedule it until today. In between last week and this week I did a few things. I did, of course, prepare for today. But more importantly, I let go of the belief I wasn't ready. I also surrendered my expectations of how today would go. I also dedicated my practice to God. And I bought Sermons a few days ago/claimed yoga as part of my life purpose. I still believe coaching is another part of my life purpose. I digress.

Here is the miracle. I actually wasn't very nervous today, at

all. Normally my heart is pounding and I am almost paralyzed with fear. But not today. Today I practice taught and it went really well! My instructor said so, and some of the students in the class told me how well I did! And I'm so grateful, and relieved. I cried during our meditation later that day because I find yoga teaching so much more fulfilling than my current job. And I can do it! Honestly, before signing up for TFAS I would not have even had the confidence to sign up for this yoga teacher training. This work works! Thank you Jeff and Shaleia 📷