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Petra
 The
first question I often hear from my new students is: "Where are you
from..." - By now, I often say "Morrison" - that's where
I live, in the little town with a view of Red Rocks. However, I
was born and raised in North Germany and came to the US through pure
chance, while working years ago in the graphic arts industry as scanner
operator. That's the step before printing. A company in
Golden, Colorado was looking for 'Professionals' in this field and hired
me. It's not been easy staying in this country, but I managed and got
work visa after work visa until the Greencard came along. By now, I can
proudly say, I'm a US citizen. Still like German chocolate much better
though, hmmmm :-)
"The teacher will come if the student is ready" - that's how
Yoga found me. While working in the year 2000 on my Master Degree in
International Business and working full time at Avaya, at the same time
starting my relationship with my husband Darren of 5 years now...all
came together and Yoga was really the only tool to help my mind and body
to relax. Those 90 minutes of Hot Yoga were holy, it was my treat after
finishing a work day or after sitting all day long in front of the
computer to submit a paper.
Eventually, I did a yoga challenge, which means you will have to commit
to come to your class 5 days out of 7 days. For me, that changed really
everything. After those weeks my life was really on track. I felt strong
and healthy - body and mind working hand in hand. My relationship with
Darren was working out beautifully and I finished with an 'A' in my
final Master Thesis. After one long Shavasana (laying in corpse
pose at the end of the class) it made 'click' in my brain and things
suddenly became clear, a voice very loudly demanded: " BECOME A
YOGA TEACHER".
Now, this happened when I finished my degree and of course I didn't
listen and tried the Corporate America way first - boy, I could really
have done without it...anyhow, after a few years of trying to be
somebody I simply wasn't, I decided to finally listen to this voice. My
whole life was turning around yoga classes anyway. I knew exactly where
to go when. If I worked until 5:30pm - I could make the 6pm class if I
hurry. Or, if I come to the morning class at 6am, I could still make the
meeting at 8am...that's how crazy it was. Each day was my own challenge
to get my yoga class in. By now, fully addicted to the cause...Hot Yoga,
Power Yoga, Vinayasa flow classes, you name it.
Eventually, in the beginning of 2005 I did my Hot Yoga & Power
Yoga training - it was a time to reflect and realize that it's just the
tip of the iceberg. So much to learn about the yogic path. The Yamas,
Niyamas, learning to concentrate, which will help you come into Dyana or
meditation. All those thousand of poses (or known in the yoga world as
asanas) the breathing (pranayama) and the effects on the body. My own
humble experience of having limited abilities. Not having the 'right'
yoga body, having a womanly figure and all. It took so much courage to
stand in front of people and 'teach'.
But after awhile I found my own voice and my own way of explaining
postures, breathing and meditation. Maybe being from another country
helped in a wired way, because I tried to keep it all simple and true.
The best part is working with people with all different levels. You
don't have to be strong or flexible in yoga - you have to be awake -
mindfulness is such big part, listen to your own body. It'll tell you
what feels good and what doesn't.
It is my pleasure to give this gift of yoga back to the community. I
feel so honored that people come back to my classes. and learn so much
from my students. Many of them much more advanced than me, not in all
the postures but in wisdom and connecting with other people. It helps me
to be myself. The ego is still strong, but I can laugh about myself much
more! Life is too short to be miserable. Being Happy is a choice and
Yoga is the tool in my life to create that happiness, which I can give
to back to my (o' bless them all) students!
What a wonderful way to create a strong healthy body and rejuvenate your
spirit. So all the people around you are drawn to your wonderful energy.
Yoga is such an amazing method to be strong FOREVER! You can start the
yoga path at any age, at any time, at any level. There is even a guy in
a wheelchair being a yoga teacher - no limitations, just in your mind...
Hope you'll enjoy this journey!
Blessings
Petra :-)
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