"I signed up for teacher training even though I had no experience"
Mar 05, 2020
"Feel the fear and do it anyway!" In an open and interesting interview, the London-based yoga blogger tells us why Jen's (@blessedyoga) life motto was already confirmed in the interview and through which role model she discovered her fascination with yoga.
Since when have you been doing yoga and what made you start doing it?
I only started yoga 3 months before my yoga teacher training. I always had this fascination for yoga, because my grandma was a yogi and I remember her teaching me as a child. I enrolled for the teacher training although I had no experience and immediately fell in love with yoga. Now I have been practicing for two and a half years.
What forms of yoga do you practice?
I practice Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin and Rocket.
Where and how do you practice your perfect yoga class?
I love to practice to acoustic music in a warm room.
What do you find particularly fascinating about this sport and how do you practice it in everyday life?
I fell in love with the philosophy and history of yoga. In my everyday life I try to be mindful and to meet people without prejudice and with love. Practicing has helped me to become a more understanding, calm and friendly person.
Has yoga changed your attitude towards life or your well-being?
Yoga has made me more aware of the transience of life. It has taught me patience, awareness and non-judgement. It has also helped me to maintain a healthy mind and body!
Why do you think yoga is so trendy right now?
I think people are beginning to understand how important it is to find time for themselves. to show kindness to our bodies and just breathe. The world is becoming such an overwhelming place where we are flooded with information.
Which schools and courses have you completed so far?
I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Bath. I have also completed the 200 hours of Yoga Teacher Training at the Floating Yoga School.
In what form and for how long have you been offering yoga courses?
I've been teaching for a year and a half, mainly private lessons. However, I am also allowed to instruct at a members' club called Mortimer House, in London.
Do you have a motto for life that goes with you?
Feel the fear and do it anyway.
Do you have specific targets for 2020?
2019 was a year of stabilisation for me. Now I want to push 2020 out of my comfort zone and think less and do more instead.
What do you wish for the next 10 years?
I would like to open my own yoga studio and start my own small family.
What do you give yoga beginners on their way?
Be patient and consistent! I'm not comparing with others. Remember that everything is about the journey and not the destination.
What is your favourite design of LUVIYO yoga mats so far?
My favorite LUVIYO mat is the All-In-One Black Marble Mat. I like to do my restorative yin practice on it!😍
