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Beyond the Boardroom : Master Your Life

How Gemma Left School Teaching To Become A Full Time Yoga Teacher

02 Jun 2024

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If you want to give us feedback or ask us a question. Drop us a text now!Gemma shares her journey from being a school teacher to starting her own yoga business. She discovered yoga while backpacking in Australia and used it to support her mental and physical health. After experiencing high levels of stress and burnout in the teaching profession, she decided to pursue her passion for yoga and became a certified yoga teacher. Despite facing pushback from others, Gemma took the leap and started her own yoga business. She emphasises the importance of finding alignment with one's beliefs and values and the transformative power of yoga. Gemma shares her journey of leaving her teaching career to pursue yoga and running her own business. She discusses the misconceptions about yoga teaching and the pushback she received from others. Gemma explores the fear of stepping out of her comfort zone and the root cause of feeling unsafe. She highlights the importance of breath work and self-reflection in overcoming these fears. Gemma reflects on the personal and professional growth she has experienced since starting her own business, including finding her self-worth and creating a supportive community. She also discusses the challenges of running a business, such as time management and the need for self-care.TakeawaysYoga can be a powerful tool for supporting mental and physical health.Finding alignment with one's beliefs and values is crucial for personal fulfillment.Taking the leap and pursuing your passion can lead to a more fulfilling career.Support from loved ones can provide the extra push needed to make a change. Yoga teaching involves much more than holding poses and stretching; it requires knowledge of anatomy, breathwork, and the mind-body connection.Stepping out of your comfort zone can be scary, but it is necessary for personal and professional growth.Fear of feeling unsafe can hold you back from taking risks, but breathwork and self-reflection can help overcome this fear.Running your own business comes with challenges, such as time management and the need for self-care.Finding alignment with your core values and beliefs is essential for mastering your life.You can find Gemma on Instagram by searching @gemmalouyogaTo learn more about, Master Your Life and everything Beyond The Boardroom;Check out our Instagram page: beyondtheboardroompodcast_or our website: www.musclecoach.orgCheck out our amazing podcast Sponsor: https://myspox.co.uk/

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