I had 3 pages of this blog post written already a few weeks ago (I know, you’re shocked that I could possibly be so wordy). But over the past few weeks I have shifted gears completely and we are heading in a direction that was completely unplanned. And it’s a good thing. But it also made me reconsider what I’d already written.
With the 3 year anniversary of Power in Breath Yoga approaching, I wanted to share a little about how we started. I wanted to talk about ways we’ve grown, where we are headed, and most of all I wanted to thank each and every one of you.
Looking back at my original post now, I think I had actually been a little stuck and a little lost. Trying to decide the next steps forward for Power in Breath Yoga. I was making plans and moving forward, but it all felt a bit like wading through mud. A little forced.
All it took was one off hand comment from a long time student after class (followed up by a resounding consensus from the rest of the group) and we have a new direction and a new trajectory. And it all feels very fluid and easy – BUSY and STRESSFUL – but purposeful and intentional and seamless.
And it was that realization that helped me see that YOU are the driving force of this business and of my teaching. I might be the one in the driver’s seat, handling all of the logistics, but I’m doing it all for YOU.
YOU are the ones who “forced” me to start teaching online during the pandemic, because it was what you needed and wanted. I’ll admit, I went into it kicking and screaming a bit. However, once teaching outside was no longer practical, it did seem like the next reasonable step. Teaching online has also literally opened up the entire world to me, and for that, I am forever grateful. I have so many opportunities now and ideas that never would have been possible without YOU encouraging me to take that step.
YOU are the reason I send out countless polls and forms (thank you for tolerating them and for filling them out). It’s why I always want your feedback and your requests. I truly want the offerings I provide to be useful for you. I want to meet you where you are and help guide YOUR practice.
I may be the one at the front of the room saying words, but they are just that. Words. Suggestions.
I am offering ideas to try, to test, to ponder. Holding space for all of us.
That is why Power in Breath Yoga is OUR community and OUR space.
So, Happy Anniversary to US!
Cheers to 3 years and counting…
