At first glance, career growth and yoga might seem like an unlikely pairing; however, the discipline, focus, self-awareness, and confidence you build through a regular yoga practice will positively affect all aspects of your life, including your career.
Mindfulness + Patience
If you have spent any time at all on your yoga mat, you already understand the patience required to continually show up and work on yourself both physically and mentally. Cultivating a strong yoga practice is a constantly evolving process that requires consistency, patience, and mindfulness which all enhance the ability to stay calm in stressful situations. Yoga teaches us that all things are possible with patience, perseverance, and a growth mindset.
Optimize your health/ relieve stress
Career growth, regardless of your chosen industry, is inevitable when you learn to effectively manage your stress, prioritize the important tasks, focus on the controllable, and let go of the things outside of your control. Yoga is the perfect vehicle to teach these important lessons, as well as to enhance your overall health and well-being. Movement, meditation, and breathwork are essential components of true and lasting wellness. Join us for 30 days of unlimited yoga, online and in the studio, and see for yourself!
Meet new people
One of the unexpected ways in which yoga may enhance your career growth is simply through the people you will meet. Yoga unites people from various industries, backgrounds, ethnicities, and age groups which means you never know who you might meet at your next class. In fact, at Ohana, we have a networking group for our all-access members created for exactly this reason. I have met business partners, clients, friends, and even a ski instructor for my kids — all through Ohana. If you decide to embark on a yoga teacher training course, you’ll meet even more people!
Learn new skills with Yoga Teacher Training
Speaking of Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) … let’s dispel the myth that teacher training is only for would-be teachers. Not only will teacher training deepen your personal yoga practice, but it will also build leadership and public speaking skills that will benefit your career. Who doesn’t want to hire or promote an articulate, confident, self-aware employee? Diving deeper into your own practice through teacher training will also provide new perspectives and spark creativity which will enhance your career. So what are you waiting for? Find out more about our next 200-hour teacher training.
Erin Entlich is a certified yoga instructor, personal trainer, holistic health coach, and writer. She believes doing good starts with feeling good, which is why she loves helping people weave movement, mindfulness, and healthy eating into their daily lives. Find out more at www.erinentlich.com.