As my Yoga for Men classes really got going for 2024 this week, it got me thinking about one of the areas I’ve seen the greatest positive impact from my movement practice – my self confidence for public speaking, especially as a yoga teacher.
I’ve ran a couple of Yoga for Men classes in my spare time in Keynsham and Saltford over the past few years. As my confidence has grown, so my classes have grown in popularity. This week alone both classes were fully booked. That includes a new, larger venue in Keynsham with 25 guys of all ages, and abilities booking on. I even had an 81-year old guy join for the 1st time, and he loved it.
If you had known me as a child, I was painfully shy, more often than not living in the shadows of others that took the limelight. My worst fear would have been a teacher inviting me to the front of the class to present to my fellow pupils. What my yoga practice with Do Yoga With Me and strength training with Caroline Girvan have done is make me believe and realise I can be the light.
When I move my body, it feels like magic happens, and I hope it does the same for you!
My classes in partnership with Talk Club continue Mondays in Keynsham and Thursdays in Saltford. I offer a free first class to new joiners and a loyalty card that rewards regular attendance.
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