5 REASONS I LOVE BEING A YOGA TEACHER
Mar 27, 2021
Hi, my name is Jessi Rose McMaster, I am an athlete, an artist and a fitness enthusiast, who found yoga as the most useful tool to help me become the best version of myself.
I had spent years testing my body’s limits in competitive sports, and already in my early 20s, I was suffering from crippling sciatic nerve pain. I felt empowered by being intense & extreme, and I didn’t even realize that I exhausted so much of my energy by reacting to things, to my emotions and to others. I couldn’t play soccer anymore, and I was searching for a new outlet for all my energy. I began practicing yoga in 2009, as a way to keep my body active and strong. Its unique physical & mental challenges strengthened my spirit in a brilliant way. Yoga taught me the importance of moving with intention and it was healing to revive my inner power & wisdom. In 2013, I got certified as a Yoga Teacher at Stella Luna Yoga in Cypress. Since then, I have continued to learn and grow. I completed my 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training in 2014, I become a Personal Trainer & Strength Coach, got certified in Pilates Mat, Reformer, and Chair. I love teaching mindful movement, and I am on a mission to help all my students feel good in their bodies.
5 REASONS I LOVE TEACHING YOGA:
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Breath. I know I have always breathed. But, it wasn’t until I did my first Yoga Teacher Training that I learned how to properly harness my breath. The power that you can connect to when you are breathing slow & deep is phenomenal. And I wish to share that experience with all my students.
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Awareness. Slowing down enough to become aware of everything. Once you become aware of something, you give it space to naturally unfold, unravel & undo itself. It loses its control over you. And now you get to choose. I love reminding my students of their choice.
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Creating space. I have always enjoyed being a host. And as a yoga teacher I get to host a space where people come to feel good. I love getting to class early to ensure the space is perfect for my guests.
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Mindful movement. Yoga is the basis for any movement I teach, because it emphasizes mindfulness from the inside out. Whether I am teaching Zumba, or Pilates, or Spin, I educate my students about the importance of connecting to their breath. Anything & everything you do can turn into a full mind-body experience. This is yoga.
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Connection. Yoga opens us up. It reminds us how good it feels to trust, to be kind to one another, to co-create & collaborate with each other. Through teaching yoga, I have met and connected with so many amazing people!
