There’s only so much you can be taught.

Yoga isn’t something someone can do to you, or even for you. A teacher can guide, suggest, share—but eventually, you have to learn to teach yourself.

You have to get curious, show up, make space, and actually practice—even when no one’s watching, especially when no one is watching. That’s where the learning happens. That’s where transformation begins.

I’ve taught for years now, and watched the evolution of yoga as a teaching practice. I’ve noticed something that’s hard to name: many people don’t actually want to study Yoga. They want to be led. They want to be told what to do, feel better for an hour, and move on. And while there’s no shame in seeking comfort, Yoga is so much more than relief. It’s a path of inquiry, devotion, and personal evolution.

In my own journey, the real learning has never come from perfect instructions or performative practice. It’s come from applying a principle, practicing with attention, and asking over and over again: What do I feel? What do I notice? What’s changing? Where is the next natural progression? Where is the limit to how far I can go?

In that way, Yoga isn’t a product. It’s a process. A deeply personal one. And I don’t want to perform it. I want to live it.

So if you work with me, know that I won’t just lead you through poses. I’ll invite you into a relationship—with your breath, your body, your habits, your fears, and your potential. I won’t always give you answers. Sometimes I’ll ask you to go deeper.

Because at the end of the day, my goal isn’t to be the teacher you depend on.

It’s to be the one who reminds you that the real teacher is already within you.

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