“Deep inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth. Let go of anything that happened earlier today. Let go of any thoughts and focus on your breath. Bring your attention right here, right now.”
That’s me, teaching a Pilates class at the Wisconsin Athletic Club. While I instruct participants to do this, I am doing the same. I am releasing the exhausting day at my full-time job and the rushed car ride to the gym. With a few deep breaths, I relieve my usual pre-class jitters and the guilt of leaving my puppy at home for another few hours. Then, my attention stays on cuing an exercise and the individuals in the class. Being a Pilates instructor might be my new Part Time “Work” but teaching doesn’t feel like work (hence the quotation marks).
When I teach, I am focused, content, calm. I am funny (at least me and possibly one other participant thinks so). I am the version of myself that I wish to be in every situation, yet I can only be in my house, my childhood home and that Pilates studio.
When class is over, I whisper to one loyal participant and friend, “I think this is what I’m supposed to do.” This whisper is marked with the same disbelief and giddiness of the confession to your parents, “I think I’m in love.” These initially cautious statements stem from the non-physiological heart, gut, or back of your mind. You can say supposed to, meant to be, or even use the word fate. The origin and label are not important. Listen to your inward voice and that whisper will become a proclamation and lifestyle i.e. Here’s my new business card or Good Morning, I love you.
Miss Early Bird 
Wow, I seriously liked this article. Cheers to you for a fascinating read.
Quick question though; how do you control your posts? Do you do it manually or is there software I
should obtain? I’m horrible at organizing and the way you’ve laid out your website tends to make mine appear like a beginner site.
Thanks a lot!
Hi Natisha, glad you stopped by. The site is powered through WordPress. There are different appearances to chose from and pages you can customize. I like WordPress because it allows me to focus on writing instead of web development.
Great delivery. Solid arguments. Keep up the
amazing spirit.
Hi! That’s awesome that you finished and are teaching now! I’m about to start an 8-week yoga training program at the WAC… just wondering what certifications or additional training you did to be able to teach? thanks!!
Hey Jackie. I’m taking that Yoga training too! I taught for about six months before getting a Group Exercise Certification through AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America). To maintain certification, you have to keep your CPR current and take continuing education credits. Hope that helps!
That’s awesome!! Thanks for responding, so glad I found your blog, I also was a bit intimidated by starting but I think it will be worth it! I’ll probably see you at training 🙂
It will definitely be worth it. See you!