My Yoga Sculpt Journey

I took this YSTT journey in large thanks to YS teachers who pushed me into believing in myself when I was skeptical about doing anything “extra” in my life. I have been a classroom teacher for four years in a tough neighborhood, and since the age of 23, I have dedicated 200% of my life to my students and career from September to June. 

This year, I left the classroom to become a literacy coach between the three middle schools in my district. YSTT was to commence literally two weeks into my new position. I lamented to my assistant manager in Medford that “There is no way I can take something on like this right now.” And her response was one that I’ll save for a lifetime: “It will never be the right time. You’ll always make excuses to not do something. If you’re excited about it now, do it now.” This is what pushed me into doing YSTT in September, and this philosophy is what reinforced my joining this extensions program. 

As a result of completing YSTT, I have enjoyed all of the benefits you hear and read about: I have made awesome new friends, I have learned so much more about my favorite form of physical exercise, but the biggest takeaway for me is that I have learned how to balance my life, believe in myself, and take chances so I can be better for myself, my friends and family, and the students and teachers I serve in the education field. Though it was difficult and challenging at times, I’m so glad I did this training to sculpt a better version of myself.