Yoga Circle:
Wow, I finally finished the basic 200 hour yoga instructor course at Three Sisters Yoga http://www.threesistersyoga.com/200hr.htm. It's been tough. I work full time as a NYCDOE teacher, IUI and acupuncture treatments and living in another borough and traveling to class was tough. But staying with it and making it through, feels like a huge accomplishment.
One day I was teaching my 4th grade students some yoga moves. The next day they asked for another yoga session. Then again the following day. I finally realized that I need to be certified because I want yoga to be fun & safe for them. That is why I became a yoga instructor. I did my research and found Three Sisters Yoga to be the cheapest yoga teacher trainer program in NYC. But when I joined, I found their philosophy admirable. Jen Whinnen, one of the founders of Three Sisters Yoga, said that Yoga should be accessible to everybody at every social level. This is great. Also the people that joined this program at really grounded and believe in karma yoga - giving back to the community. This was a wonderful group I joined. Positiveness radiated at every session we meet.
I thought I couldn't make it through the program because of the long hours, professional life, and mental exhaustion. But I did. Woohoo!
This is the a video of my instructor speaking about how her small business is a success.
Professional Circle
I am a NYCDOE Special Education Teacher. I am Dual Certified with a Special and General Ed License. Now that I passed the Gifted Test, I will be taking my last course in Gifted Education, and be certified by the end of the summer. What will I be doing with my Gifted License? I don't really know. Why did I become a teacher? Because I was accepted into the Teaching Fellows Program. Did I feel a passion for teaching when I was younger? NO. What about now? I still don't feel the passion for teaching but I have met some wonderful people and kids along this journey. Does the salary allow me to live a lifestyle that I like? Yes. I don't think I will leave teaching for yoga. Yoga will be a part-time gig for me. Great health benefits like the one NYCDOE gives us is hard to come by.
I am a NYCDOE Special Education Teacher. I am Dual Certified with a Special and General Ed License. Now that I passed the Gifted Test, I will be taking my last course in Gifted Education, and be certified by the end of the summer. What will I be doing with my Gifted License? I don't really know. Why did I become a teacher? Because I was accepted into the Teaching Fellows Program. Did I feel a passion for teaching when I was younger? NO. What about now? I still don't feel the passion for teaching but I have met some wonderful people and kids along this journey. Does the salary allow me to live a lifestyle that I like? Yes. I don't think I will leave teaching for yoga. Yoga will be a part-time gig for me. Great health benefits like the one NYCDOE gives us is hard to come by.
Fertility Circle
My husband and I were trying to have a baby for 3 years. Going through 3 IUIs and 3 miscarriages, you would think I would give up. Nope. Why do I want a baby so badly if I had to go through these crazy things? Take bravelle shots in my stomach every night for two weeks for 3 IUIs? Had one bad D&C where I felt like I was stabbed with a dull needle in my uterus because the doctor only believe in local anesthesia. Going through a whole year of acupuncture needles and drinking bad tasting herbs. I believe that my husband and I will get a baby that we can shower with love. If my body still has viable eggs, I will not stop, because giving up, is not an option in my book.
My husband and I were trying to have a baby for 3 years. Going through 3 IUIs and 3 miscarriages, you would think I would give up. Nope. Why do I want a baby so badly if I had to go through these crazy things? Take bravelle shots in my stomach every night for two weeks for 3 IUIs? Had one bad D&C where I felt like I was stabbed with a dull needle in my uterus because the doctor only believe in local anesthesia. Going through a whole year of acupuncture needles and drinking bad tasting herbs. I believe that my husband and I will get a baby that we can shower with love. If my body still has viable eggs, I will not stop, because giving up, is not an option in my book.
Support Circle
Everyone has a support system. My support system is truly my husband. I always have an idea or project on the horizon. I talk it over with my husband, well actually tell him that I'm going to do it. But I have to convince him why my project or idea is a logical move. He's a very logical guy. If he agrees, which he usually does, he commits 150%. We coordinate our schedules. He makes dinner, run errands, does laundry for us, etc. My projects usually affects both of us and he is very supportive when he commits. I think I'm very lucky to have him...very lucky!
My friends also have been so helpful in listening. They don't pound advice on me that my parents (both sides) and sister does. I hate that. My friends just listen and joke which makes the mood less stressful. Friends are the best!
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