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[vqprice121]

Class #2 Our YTT board. I'm learning growing listening and loving. STRONGER Mind, Body, & Spirit. #futureyogateacher #yogi #corepoweryoga #cpy #hotpowerfusionYTT #YTT #OMie #mindbondyspirit #fit #fitprofessional #fitpro #fitness #fitnessSnob #fitnessguru #fitnessprofessional #fitnesspro #fitgamma99 #fitgamma #thenextgreatfitnessexpert #cpytt #blackyogi #blackbeard (at CorePower Yoga)

[gofitjo]

I'm a bad bish with a bike, don't you forget it. #anotetoself ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I need to be honest with y'all. I misplaced my confidence in myself these past few weeks. My single track focus on trying to finish my #CPYTT along with being in a huge transition in life threw me for a loop. Not to mention the major energy suck parenting a teenage girl can put on one's soul is freaking hard!! 📞Reminder to call your mom today and tell her you love her‼️There were so many nights I came home from #CPYTT doubtful of myself. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I ran into one of my old TA's from high school today and he told me that I need to be proud of the life I've accomplished. That he's seen me from when I was a teen to now and all the shit I've been through in life and it that shit was hard, but somehow I've managed to not only become successful in everything I pour my soul into, but that I've created a life, a brand, and two amazing daughters who are front row to that life. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sometimes we forget how powerful we are. Sometimes we forget how capable and amazing we can be. We all can't be on 🔥 at all seasons in our life, but we can rekindle the flame. And maybe we just need reminds from our past who says "You should and need to be proud of yourself." ✨ My dear friends, in those moments when you're feeling doubtful, remember that it's ok to feel this way. But know that you are capable of #livingthatfuckyeslife. You're more powerful than you know, more beautiful than your eyes can see, and filled with an abundance of magic. Say these words to doubt when it stares you in the face, "Fuck off, I'm magic!" #relentlesslybeautiful (at San Jose, California)

[gofitjo]

#aboutlastnight, I finished and completed my 200YT certification through @corepoweryoga #CPYTT 🙌🏾 WHAT?!?! I still can't believe it?! I remember the day I signed up thinking "JO you're crazy?! You've taken about 12 yoga classes in your lifetime and you wanna jump into teacher training?!" And the other part of me was like "This is typical Jo, diving head first just so she can learn." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm not sure what's next...but for now I'm soaking this all up, refining my skills, and gonna enjoy the weekend and the next few months not opening up a textbook! (at CorePower Yoga)

[auroracorealis]

look out, y'all! i'm officially certified to teach yer ass some YOGA!!!! . . . . . . #proud #cpytt #corepoweryoga #yogainstructor #sassyyogi #yogajourney

[auroracorealis]

there are worse places to spend a sunday morning ♡♡♡ #seattlespring #cpytt #communitykarma #pacificnorthbest

[auroracorealis]

WOO! off to go plant trees and stuff!! #communitykarma #cpytt #aclu #reallifemermaidhair #powerstance #selfiesteem

[auroracorealis]

when babysitting means getting hella studying done. #cpytt #homework #inthehomestretch #bkrbottle #svadhyaya #yoga #sassyyogi

[sandyleenutrition]

The One Thing I’m Terrible At

Back in 2008, I taught Spinning classes at fitness studios that also offered yoga classes. I was skeptical, but I decided to give it try. Almost immediately, I hated it.

I took a few classes here and there, but didn’t feel any real passion toward the practice. I also didn’t really like myself and my body at the time, so I think that made it difficult to truly open up, get vulnerable and embrace yoga. With a deep desire to “fix myself” I was all about crazy cardio and calorie counting. I never thought of yoga as a real workout that would produce real results.

From there, over the next few years, I fell in love with strength training and nutrition. My crazy cardio and calorie counting ways evolved into competitive fitness competitions and strict diets. Competing was great. It transformed my body, gave me confidence and showed me that I could accomplish something I never thought I could do. But after a few shows, it became more about me focusing on the external, and less about how I felt on the inside.

In May 2016, my husband and I moved into a new area and home which turned out to be right beside a yoga studio, CorePower Yoga. In an effort to get out of the house, get acquainted with my new area and meet some peeps, I reluctantly purchased a cheapie mat and joined in on some classes. And guess what? I ended up loving the class. I loved the classes so much that I felt sad when I had to stop to prep and train for my next show.

My next show came and went, and while I placed higher than I ever placed before, it didn’t bring me the growth and inner strength that it once did. In fact, instead of quickly mapping out when my next show would be (which is what I usually do), I couldn’t wait to get back to normalcy and practice yoga again.

I didn’t care that yoga didn’t fit into my building program or count as the prescribed “strength training” or “cardio”, I just cared that was terrible at it. No joke. I am literally the elephant in the yoga room. But with each wobbly pose and awkward adjustment, I’m learning to embrace where I am in my journey, practice self-acceptance, self-love, release the expectation and demands I have of myself and find strength in being vulnerable and feelings of discomfort.

Next week, I’m getting gutsy and starting a brand new adventure and journey. One that I know will push and change me and take me far beyond my comfort zone. I’m starting Power Yoga Teacher Training. I plan to document the journey, mostly for myself, but also for others who may be interested in learning about the process from the perspective of a meathead. I’m not sure what to expect or what there will be to document, but it will be somewhat like my YouTube Video series of my Bikini Prep.

I almost didn’t apply for the yoga teacher training. I’ll admit (and sometimes still feel) a serious case of imposter syndrome when I think about embarking on such a journey. I’m not the most advanced - I can’t do all kinds of crazy poses and I know my practice has a very, very long way to go. But, with all that said, the rational part of my brain knows that yoga teacher training isn’t about those things. It’s about self-discovery, deeper connections and sharing it with others.

Yoga teacher training did not seem like the natural next step. In fact, I just jumped right in without even giving it too much thought. I am SUPER nervous, but ready to push myself out of my comfort zone in a way that’s totally different than other things I do in my fitness life. Because what I’ve come to learn is that, fitness isn’t about being nailed to a specific type of exercise at a specific type of intensity, it’s about tapping into your inner potential, creating intentional growth and becoming more of the person you want to be.

It feels good to make a choice to make PYTT at CorePower my priority for the next several months. Let the journey begin!