{"id":6548,"date":"2020-11-26T03:33:10","date_gmt":"2020-11-26T03:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalyogaacademy.com\/?p=6548"},"modified":"2023-11-03T12:29:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T12:29:36","slug":"how-to-thrive-as-a-yoga-teacher-in-tough-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalyogaacademy.com\/how-to-thrive-as-a-yoga-teacher-in-tough-times\/","title":{"rendered":"6 steps to THRIVE as a yoga teacher in tough times"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Times have been tough in 2020 but it is still possible to thrive as a yoga teacher!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As business owners, we\u2019re used to dealing with our fair share of uncertainty, challenges and ups and downs. It\u2019s all part of taking an idea and turning it into a successful reality. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How we navigate uncertainty and challenges can change everything. It determines whether we sink or whether we thrive. How can you make sure you not only survive but THRIVE<\/strong>?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can you make sure that no matter what you face, you\u2019ll always be able to come out the other side with your dreams, vision and mission to live your best life and build a successful business?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, you will learn some simple, but powerful<\/strong> ways to stay motivated and inspired to take action in the toughest of times in 6 steps. You will also learn how to find opportunities and solutions in uncertainty and how to use this time to grow and develop yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This post will also cover what changes you might need to make, how you can be of service right now and what you can do to leverage the internet and go digital.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are currently facing a very unique challenge<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

2020 has brought us a worldwide pandemic which has <\/span>turned out lives upside down<\/span><\/a><\/span> for most of this year. In the UK and in many other places around the world we are facing a second wave and more lockdowns and restrictions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No one has ever experienced anything like this before and it is wreaking havoc on so many businesses who cannot open as usual. Some are at a complete standstill and unable to trade.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pandemic is causing fear, stress and anxiety to millions, if not billions, of people around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those kinds of emotions are not going to be serving us right now. If we want to thrive we need to begin by doing all we can to empower ourselves to feel hopeful and positive about what we can do in spite of what is going on.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tips in this post on how to thrive are simple concepts but they\u2019re POWERFUL<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

They have the ability to help you thrive, no matter how impossible things feel.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1 to thrive as a yoga teacher: Stay motivated and positive<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We can\u2019t control what happens to us but we can decide how we respond, this is what makes all the difference. If we want to thrive, we have to choose to respond in the most empowering way possible.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is really important to get your mindset right during tough times. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meditation<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most powerful things you can do for your mindset is to <\/span>spend time meditating<\/span><\/a><\/span>, even if it\u2019s just for 5 minutes. Giving yourself permission to sit still and focus on your breath will connect you with a sense of peace. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will also clear your mind from the chatter and open you up for ideas to flow. This will help you feel better and more inspired which will have a ripple effect across your life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Journalling<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Straight after you meditate is the best time to journal. Use this time to tune in with yourself and with your feelings. Become aware of how you\u2019re feeling right now.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Journal what challenges and problems you are facing right now in your business and in your life. Brainstorm ideas and solutions for moving forward past these challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What pops into your mind? Allow your intuition to guide you. Connect and tune in with yourself to create awareness around how you feel.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gaining awareness around how you\u2019re feeling and why on a daily basis will help you do something about it and start making positive changes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t take the time to journal regularly, you can go for days without paying attention to what is going on internally. Journaling regularly means that if you\u2019re feeling low, you can catch it and proactively work on getting yourself back to a more positive frame of mind. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find ways to get inspired!<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every day take the time to do something that will make you feel inspired and empowered. We need to do all we can to feel good during tough times, so making this an intentional and regular practice is important.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Either watch an inspiring video on <\/span>YouTube<\/span><\/a><\/span> or listen to an <\/span>uplifting podcast<\/span><\/a><\/span> and just watch your energy change. You will start to feel hopeful, motivated and inspired which can create a drive in you to be more productive, to move forward and to take action!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So are you willing to take time every day to do things which will make you feel inspired?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2 to thrive as a yoga teacher: Seek opportunities to thrive<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When times are tough we have to get creative and think outside the box to come up with ideas and solutions to our problems. There are often a lot more opportunities to grow, develop and thrive that we realised, all we have to do is look for them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What ways can you be of service to others?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is an amazing question to ask yourself right now as you begin to get your ideas flowing. How can you help others? What could you do?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get your thinking cap and, grab a pen and paper right now and brainstorm 10 ways you could help others right now. It could be anything from sharing your expertise to creating something to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make some changes<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When we\u2019re going through challenging times there are often changes we can make so we can better adapt to the situation. Think about changes you could make in your business that could help. This could be about connecting on a deeper level with your audience, better serving your audience or even making internal changes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few examples of changes you could make in your business:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n