My journey from stress to serenity

Let me take you on a journey, back to the fall of 2008 when the world was going crazy with the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the pending crash of the US housing market.

At the time, I was about to turn 39. I had a seemingly perfect life - a high-paying job at an investment firm, a beautiful home, and a career on the rise.

But deep down, I was a bit of a mess. I was struggling with imposter syndrome, feeling unfulfilled, and dealing with constant stress and back spasms.

I knew something needed to change. That's when I came across a catalog from Kripalu, a yoga and wellness center in the Berkshires. Even though I had never done yoga before and thought all yogis were hippies, something about it called to me.

The people in the catalog looked so happy and content, and I knew I needed some of that magic in my life. So, despite my doubts and fears, I booked myself into a 5-day retreat at Kripalu.

That decision changed my life. That retreat was the beginning of my yoga and wellness journey. I've never looked back.

Over the past decade, I've discovered powerful tools to manage stress and anxiety, feel better in my own body, and embrace my true self.

And in the summer of 2019, I completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training. At the time, I had no intention of teaching classes; I took the training to deepen my own yoga practice.

Fast forward to March 2020, and the world had turned upside down with the pandemic. My friends asked if I would teach them virtual yoga. Even though the idea scared me (What if I suck at teaching? What if they don't like it?), I pushed through the fear and gave it a try.

And you know what? I loved it! (And they loved it!)

I never knew I was meant to be a yoga teacher, but it turns out that helping others on their yoga journey is wonderfully fulfilling.

So, what's your turning point? Have you experienced a pivotal moment in your life? I'd love to hear from you - click here and share your story with me.

Best,

Christine

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