life is blurry!!!!
The last day of summer has always brought changes with it. New schools, new terms, a new university. In law the start of September always marked the start of full blown busy-ness after the lull of August when you actually managed to get some filing done. Last year it heralded a new house in a new town after many, many years in London. This year it means new enthusiastic yoga students! And then some…
Some of you may have realised from the odd remark here and there that the life of this Suburban Yogini is in the process of change.
I’ve mentioned before that us yoga teachers often need day jobs to keep the wolf from the door. We don’t teach this yoga for the money believe me. We do it for love, because we want to share what we’ve learned and learn from those with whom we share. But bills still need to be paid, so we temp or work part-time as needed.
For various unbloggable reasons my day job just wasn’t doing it for me anymore. Instead of lightening the load and stopping me from worrying it was becoming a source of worry, blocking my creativity and my ability to be the best yoga teacher I can be.
So I quit.
Without any other source of income.
Yikes!
And I’m scared. But perhaps not for the reasons you immediately think.
I’m scared because for the first time in my life I have absolutely nothing stopping me from living the life I want to live. I have nothing to hide behind.
And that’s bleeding terrifying!
So to make myself accountable here’s what’s going to be happening around these parts over the coming months.
* I will be teaching as per my schedule – Cambridge readers come join us! Around the time I decided to quit my job so did one of the only local pregnancy teachers. And guess who she asked to take over the class? Serendipity right?
* I have some freelance transcription work which is kind of awesome because although it doesn’t pay that well, I can do it from home, in my pyjamas if I so desire.
* I have lots of exciting plans for the blog, including guest posts from Ma Yogini, videos, podcasts, more yoga sequences. We’re going to have such fun readers!**
* I have a monthly newsletter – the first one comes out in late September. It will be full of yoga tips, recipes, sparkle and glitter. Sign up here!
* I am working on getting some more freelance writing gigs. I have an article coming out in Yoga and Health magazine this month!
* And this is the big scary announcement. The one I’ve been procrastinating over for four years and finally got around to doing two weeks ago. I’ve enrolled in massage school. This time next year I will be a massage therapist. Now all I have to do is buy my uniform, go back to school on Saturday mornings and learn to get used to touching naked strangers! Yowzer!!
So readers, what changes is autumn bringing for you?
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** there will be some other changes on the blog, such as formatting and so forth. Bear with me and feel free to offer suggestions either in the comments or by email to suburbanyogini [at] gmail [dot] com.
Rachel this is amazing news, wow! It IS terrifying, that’s the flip side of freedom right? But you are now empowered to do what you want to do and that’s the best thing ever in my opinion
Good luck on, well, everything!
Love it Rachel, love it! It is soooo terrifying and I am still trying to make the leap myself so you are one hell of an inspiration to me babe. I wish you all the success in the world and I know you will do well because it’s in you and coming from somewhere deep. This wasn’t something you concocted overnight. I am so excited for you
x
Rachel! Brava!! I am so excited for you — I know just what you mean about that kind of fear that nothing is in between you and your brilliance but your own fear — I am clapping and jumping in excitement for you and everything that is coming.
xoxo.n
wow congratulations Rachel!!! what fantastic, exciting news! I can’t wait to hear about your massage therapy school experience, yay learning new things!
I will definitely sign up for the newsletter too!
Congratulations! Massage seems like such a perfect pairing with yoga! I hope you enjoy your courses to the fullest and that your life just continues to supply you with what you need! Hugs!
That’s simply awesome! Really, truly awesome!!
I gather from many of your stories that you’re one who isn’t afraid to follow dreams, so why stop now?! My current motto is ‘this is it, this is life’; if this is all we have, then there’s no time to do things that don’t make us happy – so inspring!! Enjoy!!
Well done!! Bold, brave and amazing you! What a fabulous new journey to embark on… Lucky us that we get to read all about it.
. And of course if you need anything for your sites just let me know. 
Yay! I’m so happy for you! Massage and yoga do indeed work well together. I find that massage clients get curious about yoga and vice versa! I do still have my day job though. For now!
I am curious how the regulations for massage in England compare to the States? We are fairly inconsistent here – some states don’t license massage, some require up to 1200 hours of training and licensing, and many states are somewhere in between. You have mentioned that yoga training in England is very extensive, I wonder if massage training is comparably so?
Yay! Yay! Yay! And massage school?! Yay!
Yay! Massage School is a great idea! I did Thai Yoga Massage – it’s done on the floor, the clothes stay on and I love the movement, rhythm and intention of it. It also subtly but definitely transformed my teaching style over the first year or so of being a practicing therapist, but I think that might happen with any style of touch therapy… what an exciting time ahead for you!
How wonderful! It’s so great to see others pursuing their passions. It sounds like you have a solid plan, and I can’t wait to hear about your new adventures! Tres inspiring! xo
Congratulations Rachel! ..and all the best! I have no doubt you are going to succeed beyond your wildest imaginings!
‘Fortune favours the bold.’
Go boldly!
xox
Congrats Rachel!! I’m proud of you for taking a leap of faith. : )
I don’t want my day job anymore. Does anyone want to take it off my hands and provide me health insurance in its place? ; )
you ARE a true inspiration! if i could reach out and hug you right now i totally would!!
i am so proud of you for living your yoga! big, big hugs sweetie!!
Good for you to make the leap!! You rock
OMG, bloody brilliant news on all fronts – well done on being so brave and following your heart to live the life of your dreams. I wish I had half your gumption my love. Well done and wishing you all the blessings you deserve in the coming autumn of change!! xxxxxxxxxx
Wow! How exciting! I am working on a few transitions myself. It can def be scary. Good luck with all of your goals.
congrats and welcome to living the life you love!! i’ve been working on the same thing myself (quitting the day job and only teaching) for a little while now. not gonna lie, it’s pretty flipping scary, but you know i wouldn’t change it for the world. i’ve had a lot of challenges, but its been worth it to me. i LOVE what i do and i’m really starting to truly love the journey. seeing what is around the corner. i hope you find the same with your journey. keep us posted!!
Aye, I know about the world going all blurry. Right now I feel like a baby bird in a nest with the mother bird nudging me towards the edge. “Go ahead and fly!”
Hmmm, if only I wasn’t so afraid of falling, right?
Congrats on your changes!
Congratulations!! It’s an amazing journey. Glad you’re taking the chance on yourself. All the best!
what a way to live your yoga!!! love to you!
Sorry, I am a day behind on my blogs. This is great news. Congratulations on leaving your job! I did the same thing at the beginning of the summer with no other job and already found something else–the universe does have a funny way of taking care of us.
Best of luck–I cannot wait to see what’s next!
Way to go! I’m so excited for you…I loveit when people take a plunge. It’s going to be great. x
Yes! Good for you
I did the same thing recently, to teach piano lessons mostly. It’s scary, but I feel great!
Can’t believe I was so behind here. But I’m so excited for you! This is fantastic! Can’t wait to hear about your journey and I know you will be successful.
Hey – congratulations. It is such a big step and one to take voluntarily too. Good luck with all of your new endeavours!
a fabulous decision you won’t regret I’m certain.
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