By Candice Gerdes
This year has asked us to try and find new ways to stay connected- to keep our community connected. It’s also given us time to reflect on all and who we appreciate. Behind the scenes (and screens) of the studio is a set of humans that are so incredibly grateful for the community that continues to show up. Life-changing, eye-opening, and heart-centered work is being done here and we want you ALL to know how thankful and blessed we are. Enjoy this interview between teacher Candice (@__mamaste__) and Cathy.
Q: DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE MEMORY WITH THE SOUL STRONG COMMUNITY?
A: I believe my favorite memory is when I walked in at the soft opening of the studio and met Julie and Sepi. The energy was so welcoming and I knew in my heart that this was the studio for me.
Q: WHEN DID YOU DO YOUR TEACHER TRAINING?
A: I was one of the first seven that participated in the Soul Strong Yoga Teacher Training (nine weekend intensive) and certified in May 2019. I furthered my training that July with certification in accessible yoga and continue my education with sound healing training. The training never stops.
Q: WHAT CALLED YOU TO DO A TEACHER TRAINING?
A: I have been doing yoga for years and always in the back of my mind wanted to participate in the teacher training but the timing was never right. At the time I decided to sign up for training, I actually was going to do so at another studio because Soul Strong didn’t have training at that time. But in passing heard Julie mention that Soul Strong was going to offer teacher training and I decided to wait and participate in the training at Soul Strong.
We love Cathy! Be sure to say hi to her next time you’re in class together.
Read the full Q&A HERE.
Also, check out Soul Strong Yoga’s online and self-paced Yoga Alliance Yoga Teacher Training at www.teachyogaforall.com. You’ll become a 200 hour certified yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance with a specialization in vinyasa yoga for all people. You will also learn more about restorative yoga, yin yoga, and mediation with our yoga teacher certification program. Cathy is one of our grads and is incredible! She went on to take additional training in teaching chair yoga, too!