One fun unexpected thing about 2020 is it has been a year of being pushed out of my comfort zone. When I look around at things that are happening in the world I know that I have been fortunate in many ways. Though this year isn’t what I had envisioned, and I have often had to adapt, I have also found that some of this has provided great learning experiences for me.
When my business had to shut down in March due to Covid-19 guidelines I quickly took my classes virtual. I was lucky to have a tiny bit of previous experience with Zoom, but the whole thing was definitely not easy for me. I was so nervous those first virtual classes. Since then I have played with different platforms, cameras, rooms to shoot in and more. I still have so much to learn.
Yet, I adapted. Months after that first virtual class when a local TV station wanted to visit my studio I was extremely nervous but so much more prepared with all that virtual class experience. Now I am collaborating with them on an upcoming project.
As the pandemic continues and opportunities for in-person classes have not returned to what they used to be I find myself nurturing new dreams and goals. One of those is to launch my first online course.
Though I can navigate some technology, a lot of it seems like a whole other language. Technology does not come naturally or easy for me. However, this is stuff I need to know, stuff I want to work towards these new goals. Over the past few weeks I have slowly started trying to work with new software and platforms. I started quite tentatively, reaching out for help often.
Today though I tackled several mini projects on my own. I had success! I was reminded of the phrase “neurons that fire together wire together”. I could almost feel those neurons at work. The more I am doing, the easier it is becoming. I can feel myself learning.
Maybe technology is easy for you. Maybe yoga and fitness don’t come naturally for you. Maybe you would like to try but you’re nervous or unsure where to begin. This year has been one where so many yoga and fitness instructors have taken their offerings online. I encourage you to find one you connect with and give it a try. You might just surprise yourself like I have surprised myself with these small technology victories.
Perhaps my new online course is a right fit for you. It’s designed for those who have never practiced yoga, been away from yoga for a while, or those who want to deepen their foundation and knowledge in the practice.
It’s a great time to begin a yoga journey.