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Dear First-Time Yogi: A Letter From Your Yoga Teacher

Jan 16, 2023

You don’t even realize how incredible you were in your first yoga class.

You stayed on your mat. You followed along. You made the shapes.

You took the first brave steps toward postures that might feel impossible right now—ones that seem made for the super bendy or ultra strong.

You took a break when you needed one. You found stillness in Savasana.

And yet—I know you’re doubting this.

I know you glanced around the room and thought, “That will never be me. They must’ve been born with freakish flexibility or god-like strength.”

But I promise you, they weren’t. They started just like you—following along, trying their best, and wondering how they ended up in this wild yoga class.

The only difference?

They came back.

Not just once or twice—but again and again. They kept showing up, seeking to understand their bodies, quiet their minds, and connect with their breath. Seeking mastery—not just of the poses, but of themselves.

That’s what I want for you.
To step back on your mat. To try again.

Sure, resistance might pop up.
You’ll find excuses—“It’s too hard.” “These postures weren’t made for my body.”

You might remember the teacher (hi, me!) calling out your name to offer encouragement or adjustments, and wish with every beat of your heart that I’d just leave you alone.

I hear you. I really do.

Yoga isn’t easy. It challenges you. And committing to it? That’s one of the bravest things you can do.

Because yoga isn’t just about touching your toes. It’s about touching your truth.

It’s about facing yourself for an hour—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—and giving yourself the chance to heal, to grow, and to shine.

It’s not a workout. It’s a work in.

And I hope I see you in my class again.

Because there's truly nothing better than sharing this practice—and I want to share it with you.

One day, you’ll float in that impossible arm balance.

You’ll catch your feet in Full Camel and rise up with the biggest, proudest, teeth-baring smile that reaches every corner of your face.

You’ll laugh, maybe cry, maybe cheer out loud for yourself.

Because you’ll know: you did it.
You believed in your own potential until it became your reality.

Keep showing up, and one day you’ll discover your strength, your flexibility, your power—on and off the mat.

And you, my friend, will shine.

With love,
Your Yoga Teacher


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