Comments on: A Time and A Place

By: Lots of Changes Here, Max

Lots of Changes Here, Max — Mon, 17 May 2010 18:56:01 +0000

[...] I wasn’t sure if I was ready to share this here yet because of what happened with the yoga teacher training but I am bursting at the seams with excitement. And if you follow me on twitter, I did tweet a [...]

By: Getting Real with My Mat

Getting Real with My Mat — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:32:07 +0000

[...] I quit yoga teacher training? It has been since then that my practice really started to decline. I tried fooling myself into [...]

By: eatmovelove

eatmovelove — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:06:52 +0000

What an honest, amazing post. You have heart and courage girl. Sorry I am just “catching up ” now…I agree that different programs and timing have a lot to do with it.

I am doing my training now as well….I don’t know what to think about anything anymore to be honest….it’s opening up …but it also scares me….I am not happy in my current job but have no idea what the yoga will do for me…do I want to teach? I certainly couldn’t make a living off of it full-time either….
The purity of yoga scares me too sometimes – I know it’s not about judgement, and that not everybody is hippie-vegan-chic, etc….of course not!! but I also feel conflicted or judged that I am not…or “bad” then when I go home and eat chicken…or if I don’t have enough time to get at least 20 mins of practice in ….

It’s very difficult to fully articulate what I’m trying to say and EVERYthing there is to say – this is but a piece.

All I know is I need to find some type of happiness soon, or I will just up and quit my job – and I can’t afford to do that.

The thing is I can’t picture anything clearing my mind right now…it’s just muddled so much.
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By: Un-Stuck: The Finally.

Un-Stuck: The Finally. — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:22:39 +0000

[...] of the post, I knew that I wasn’t stuck anymore. I knew that part of my problem, ever since I quit yoga teacher training, was that I had allowed yoga to be exercise in my mind. I wasn’t about insight, honoring my [...]

By: Spiceaholic

Spiceaholic — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:04:11 +0000

I am continually amazed by how you are able to get to the core of the matter and unearth what is making you upset and not only verbalize it, but do something about it.

While this program or time may not have been the right one, I have no doubt you will find the perfect fit.
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By: RunToTheFinish

RunToTheFinish — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:58:47 +0000

Being broken open is painful, but one of the surest ways to ensure that we grow and bloom. I know this is tough right now, but I hope with this decision you can begin to slowly enjoy your mat again.
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By: Chavonne

Chavonne — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:54:22 +0000

What a great lesson in self-care. I know that it must have been so hard to come to terms with this reality, but you’re doing so with honesty and courage. I am moved by your strength and know that you will know when the time is right to pursue certification. Big hugs and healing energy!
Chavonne´s last blog ..It’s Just a Frog in My Throat

By: laura dishes

laura dishes — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:20:19 +0000

I feel like I’m always saying this to you, but you really are so good at listening to your mind & body. I couldn’t help but wonder how you were working a full time job, traveling often for workshops, getting so many hours in, AND taking care of yourself.

I overheard a girl in the grocery store talking to the cashier, and she was telling him how exhausted she was from yoga teacher training. She couldn’t understand how so and so with a job and kids could do it, while she was struggling to fit it all in. I’m glad that you’re making the decision for you, and well, following the name of your blog. :)
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By: Elizabeth (The Dallas Celiac)

Elizabeth (The Dallas Celiac) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:19:38 +0000

I wish I could crawl through the computer right now and give you a big hug.

I’m so sorry that you’ve been having issues, but I think you are so smart to realize when something has gone too far and is triggering really bad thoughts.

So, big hugs, because the despair and darkness of those bad thoughts are pretty awful. :(

I hope you start feeling better soon, friend.
Elizabeth (The Dallas Celiac)´s last blog ..Biltmore + More

By: Phoebe

Phoebe — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:57:25 +0000

Hi Christie,
You haven’t failed at all!! I think that this is a really important part of your recovery process and you will be much stronger because of your decision to stand up for yourself, your soul and your body. Giving yourself permission to leave a situation that doesn’t serve you is the best thing that you could have done for yourself. There are tons of yoga programs out there. You will find the one that works best for you and you will teach!! Have faith. This is just a part of the journey.