There are many trainings and coaching programs. I want to help make sure not to waste your time or your dime on a program that won't help reach your goals. Recently, in talking with a student about my Mental Training Course, they inquired about certified continuing education hours. Realize that additional hours, credentials and certificates do not guarantee a level of expertise.
Before enrolling in any training or program, ask these important questions:
WHAT do you want to achieve?
WHY do you want to achieve this?
You may want to become a 500 RYT (registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance). Will this make you an expert? Not necessarily. It will give you 500 hours of yoga training and a certificate. It does not guarantee competency. It may satisfy a requirement for a job or permit extensive learning from a certain teacher or studio, however.
Years ago, when I lived out of state and attended classes with many notable yoga instructors, I was already teaching yoga.This was without completing a yoga teacher training! Others nearly convinced me that I needed a certificate, and I was ready to commit to a program. Another well-respected teacher advised, "you already know more than most about yoga because you have been practicing and you're already teaching. If you take a teacher training, ensure you fully resonate with the facilitator and align with their style of teaching." I ended up NOT taking yoga training then. Meanwhile, I taught at gyms, the beach and at several studios. The only certificate I had was my CPR!
What I truly wanted to achieve was getting rid of anxiety, misery, sorrow and depression. I wanted to resolve my issues around eating and perception of my body. I wanted to feel good in my own skin and in relationships. I also wanted to work in a field that was in line with my nature and was enjoyable. I wanted to be happy and help people find their happiness too.
Multiple training hours and dollars did not make me an accomplished yoga teacher, enhance my career or provide happiness in my relationships. So what eventually did? Spiritual Education and Mental Training! More hours may give more information, but if you do not know how to use the information, it's useless.You could earn degrees and credentials, but if you don't have LIFE knowledge, eternal values, to live by and the proper guide to work with, you may not experience the TRANSFORMATION you truly seek.
As another example, I believed if I was in perfect physical condition I would be happy. I got there and I was still unhappy. Looking good did not equate to feeling good or finding mental freedom. I had the same mind in a fit body. Where was the enjoyment?
Also, I thought if I had a life partner and a marriage I would be happier. NOPE! In fact, it was the opposite. When I learned how to love myself, we got divorced. Learning how to receive love and not depend upon it, allowed me to build a healthy relationship and share life together.
If you have many training hours but you have not internally changed, what's the point?
If you are not evolving, becoming happier, healthier and more peaceful, what are you doing and why?
Perhaps, instead of gaining more training hours, it's time to do something different. Have you considered focusing on Self Development, learning, applying sacred values and integrating these teachings? Do you want to SOAR materially and spiritually rather than chasing hours, time, energy and money? Work on developing yourself and becoming a better person. You will become better at whatever you are doing.
Believe that it is WORTH spending time and investing in Self Development. I am ready to talk about how WE can take your life to the next level. Spiritual Education will help you get MORE out of your life!
Love to you all,
CP