I’ve also forgotten my mat for teaching, my keys to the studio (thanks mum for dropping them off 5 minutes before class), water bottle, notes, you name it. I calmly wrapped up my scene before legging it downstairs to rescue my egg, which by then was in a dry pan with all the water boiled off. When I realized my mistake while filming the last bit of the video, I still managed to look super serene. While making an online class themed around feeling grounded, I left an egg boiling on the gas stove downstairs. We try to practice what we preach, but it’s always a work in progress. Here are a few of my confessions because we’re all human, even yoga teachers. Yoga teaches us about acceptance and that everything is constantly changing, which reminds me that this journey isn’t about perfection. Just like everyone else, I can put pressure on myself to be the bright, shiny version of me all the time even though realistically I know it’s not possible, or natural, to always be at my best. I decided to let go of that need by sharing a few secrets of what my life actually looks like. ![]() It should come as no surprise that we feel the need to “keep up appearances” and present a certain version of ourselves out into the world. But the reality is that being human is a messy business full of ups, downs and all around. The highlights reel on social media and the endless glorification of “living your best life” may have us all believing that certain types of people have got their shit together and others haven’t. Yoga teachers have got it all together, right? We’re perfectly at peace living our harmonious and healthy lives.
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