Yoga doesn't care, and neither do I

I teach Yoga and Aqua Fit in a super nice LA Fitness. Most of my clients are twice to triple my age, I get a lot of "yeah, right" type laughs and wide eyes followed by eye rolls. However, I try not to push my clients too much, I'm not a hard-ass Jillian Michaels type. 

Now, I'm a twenty year old blonde in pretty good shape, go to the gym five to six times per week. However, I used to be a thirteen year old blonde (I've always had my natural color) who was very overweight and wouldn't get off of the couch after school for any sort of reason. Fitness takes time and practice, it's a lifestyle!

I all sorts of funny looks whenever I go into a complex yoga pose, they look at me like it's impossible. You know why I'm so good at it? Because I've been doing it for FIVE YEARS. Five and a half technically, but if you do anything consistently for FIVE YEARS you're bound to learn a thing or two. And make a ton of mistakes. I've fallen more times than all my yoga clients COMBINED. 

I read something once on Pinterest (ah, Pinterest) titled: Yoga Doesn't Care: A Disclaimer that should be posted in every studio.It's exactly how I (and every yoga instructor SHOULD) feel. Read it here, it's amazing: http://www.elephantjournal.com/2014/11/yoga-doesnt-care-a-disclaimer-that-should-be-posted-in-every-studio/ 

I do not give a sh** how one does a yoga pose. I do not go around "adjusting" people like one of those instructors who are obsessed with alignment. As long as you're not hurting yourself, I DON'T CARE!!! I even say that at the beginning of my class, only some people believe me. (but I've been in their shoes before, I get it) 

Yoga doesn't care, yoga is just happy you showed up.

Peace out,

Dylan