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Sharing Success Stories
Success stories serve an amazing purpose. When people share their personal experiences of striving for and then achieving their goals, it not only encourages others to follow their own dreams, but proves that it can actually be done.
As SWIHA’s video producer, I recently had the honor of interviewing four graduates of Southwest Institute of Healing Arts who shared their own success stories. They can be seen and heard in a video on SWIHA’s YouTube channel—swihatv. The four inspiring testimonials were all given with open hearts and a clear vision of supporting others to follow their own destined paths.
Here’s a snippet:
Shelly is a Yoga Instructor who graduated from SWIHA’s YTT program in 2006. She teaches yoga in a variety of settings including health clubs, yoga studios, and private practice environments. Shelly is a workplace learning professional who has incorporated her yoga teaching into her “day job”, bringing a workplace yoga program to many who would not typically create a practice for themselves. She says the supportive, comprehensive training she got at SWIHA gave her confidence as well as skill. In addition to sharing her deep and intuitive bond with yoga, a fun thing Shelly said outside of the interview: “I’ve tried to take the ‘ooga booga’ out of yoga, make it less daunting, and show people that yoga has a wide appeal.”
Tim is a 2007 SWIHA Life Coaching program graduate. Tim found the program to be transformational personally with his relationships and goals. Even more rewarding, Tim really enjoys being a life coach. His practice took little time to get off the ground and soar into a full-fledged business. But Tim shared that his most inspiring moments come from volunteer work with homeless through a local social service agency. He coaches those who truly need it the most–helping people transition from where they don’t want to be to and enable them to see new opportunities and change their lives.
Ramona graduated from SWIHA as a Certified Hypnotherapist in 2005, then later the Life Coach and most recently, was ordained as a minister through the Spiritual Studies program at SWHIA. She has her own business as a Hypnotherapist and Life Coach and with her newest certification, she enjoys a fulfilling and lucrative business officiating at wedding ceremonies. Ramona says, “In this economy, there is nothing better than having your own business…but it’s not just about making money, it’s about helping people”
Brian graduated from SWIHA’s Life Coaching program in 2006 and immediately started his practice. He sees clients as individuals and also gives inspirational and motivational group presentations across the country on topics such as greatness. Brian’s successful Life Coaching practice, “A New View to a New You” specializes in self-awareness, relationships, and helping people realize their personal goals and happiness. Brian shared his heart and his wisdom, with tears in his eyes for the truth of what he said, “Follow your heart, it will take you where you need to go.”
My humble thanks to the SWIHA grads who took the time to sit with me and allow me to capture their stories on video. Please feel free to enjoy them at www.YouTube.com/swihatv. As you watch and listen, think about how your own success story will play out. Now just imagine who you can inspire when you share it.
-Merry Lucero
Afraid of Yoga? Does That Make Me a Yoga-Phobic?
I don’t know about you, but I for one have been intimidated by Yoga my whole life.
This, I realize, is completely unfounded and sort of irrational – especially when I can’t remember meeting a single “Yogi” I haven’t liked. They all seem to have a certain peace about them and are more than welcoming – and that I like very much.
So where does this fear come from? Well I guess one worry that knocks around in my head is that I will ‘do it wrong,’ or get stuck in a pose that I can’t get out of. (I realize this is totally ridiculous but don’t you remember your mom telling you if you made that silly face again it would stick that way?)
When voicing my concerns to several people, they have reassured me that Yoga isn’t judgmental, it’s not a competition-it’s not a race. And, to be totally honest, the more I hear – the more intrigued I am…I just can’t yet picture myself doing any of those difficult to maneuver poses like you see on posters or television.
I guess, like anything in life, you need to start with the basics first – establish the building blocks before you move any further.
With this said, I think I am going to tackle my uncertainty head on with some of the beginning level Yoga classes at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. If you have been curious or maybe even slightly apprehensive like me- why not see what it’s all about for yourself?
For a schedule of classes, go to Swiha.edu/Yoga/Yoga-Class-Schedule.html
Post a reply if you would like to try a complementary class!
-Emily M
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