During the Empowerment programme, I’ve realised that every yoga teacher has their own way of sharing and teaching, and I do too. The feeling of not being smart enough to start something as successful as other teachers has subsided and the realisation that if you want something for real it’s a matter of persisting and trusting that there’s a path for me! This Programme hands out the tools you need to develop confidence and break down emotional barriers, to get grounded in the yoga industry. The money spent on the course is best seen as an investment, but because of the intake call I felt like it’d be worth it. And it was! I’ve gained confidence in daring to put myself out there and I see teaching classes as a transaction, not something for free. The marketing education has been so helpful in how to attract my ideal clients by speaking my truth, sharing my story and giving them content of value. There’s no more hesitation in knowing that I want to teach yoga for a living, and not just as a side gig. It’s more than okay to ask money for something I’ve invested in a lot myself. It takes time and consistency to build something from scratch and that’s how confidence develops – with showing up consistently!

I went into this course dealing with a lot of imposter syndrome (both personally and professionally). I’ve really enjoyed a lot of the deep personal work; like setting clear and healthy boundaries in my everyday life in order to manage my energy efficiently and prioritise my mental wellbeing (you can’t pour from an empty cup). I’ve benefited hugely from listening to other people’s experiences and loved getting to know the other people on the course. It’s been wonderful embarking on this journey alongside a supportive community, rather than navigating my way into a competitive industry with people reluctant to share any advice for newly qualified yoga teachers. I’m learning to trust my inner voice more – listening to my gut and heart when something doesn’t feel right and then having the strength to say ‘no’ if an action or decision could compromise the integrity of my service! I’ve definitely developed more confidence in my teaching ability and found a deeper respect for the importance of offering rest in my classes (I’ve learnt I really enjoy giving guided meditations and visualisations). In the 3 months I’ve been on the Empower Programme I’ve learnt how to structure and organise my time better; setting specific and achievable goals while scheduling in lots of time for non-negotiable personal rest. I’ve developed more confidence around money mindset (I’m working on how to let go of guilt around charging and placing higher value on the services I offer). I’ve also learnt how to be more strategic and targeted with regards to marketing my services; identifying who my ideal clients are and understanding how to engage with them through the content I post.

In 5 words, upon completing the Empower Package I feel… Empowered! Grounded, strong, clear, free. I have stepped into my own power, and accept and believe that I am worthy of more than I’ve allowed myself to be before. I’ve started to live my yoga practice more, which has definitely shown in my teaching and the way I teach. I teach more from the heart now.
For starters, I’ve become more business savvy and have really started to value myself and the work I do. I’m thinking bigger, in terms of bigger ticket jobs that will really grow what I do and support me. I’ve also been learning to say no more, and to negotiate when terms don’t work for me. I’ve excelled in being assertive, putting myself forward more for work I want, getting in touch with people to find work, and in knowing what does and doesn’t work for me in terms of payment and pricing.

Catherine shows a clear path to how to take your yoga practice to an empowered yoga career. I’ve most enjoyed discovery the “yogi” approach to business and in these 3 months together, I’ve spent my time better, especially in the key morning hours. I feel more productive during the daytime as a result.

The Programme really encouraged me out of my comfort zone, and is still doing so! This has been a much needed hand held guide into the next steps of who I am as a teacher and what I have to offer. The downloadable resources have been so helpful to understand my progress tangibly. The google sheet is the best thing ever! I have learned to be bolder and not listen to my inner critic, because ‘so what?!’ I have overcome the idea that I am not worthy of sharing what I love just because I can see that other people also in this space are more accomplished than me in the physical postures, and I am beginning to move through the fear of being rejected. This is the beginning of an acceptance to not be everyone’s cup of tea!

This was a really great programme for teachers who are developing themselves and want to expand their business. It truly is empowering! I managed to post on social media about teaching and had a very successful Charity yoga class which, had I not been doing this course, I probably would have waited an extra couple of months to do. The sharing of our “expanders” within the Industry was really great and helped to circulate a lot of amazing resources. I really enjoyed the building of a yoga community and the courage this gave me to pursue my chosen yoga teaching path. This course encouraged me to think a lot about how to reach my ideal customers. The resources provided are amazing and so helpful going forward.

Empower is a very good way to connect with a beautiful Community of like-minded yoga teachers and to give yourself time to go deeper into yourself and your business. The biggest change I have seen in myself and my business over the last 3 months is that I am starting to see more my worth, money wise. In 3 months I’ve learned that doing business is also a lot about self-worth. Or actually all about it. For me money always is an issue and I learned that I should ask what I deserve and what I think I am worth. I have removed any fear of asking for my work and I am now very strict in that. This is a hugely empowering change!