Teacher Training Week 1: Finding My Voice

It wasn’t until her junior year of college, that Cori found her way onto her yoga mat. She began practicing at a small, family-owned studio in Iowa City for the physical benefits, but like most practitioners, quickly realized how much more yoga had to offer. Cori’s practice soon became an integral part of her self-care program, significantly reducing her stress and anxiety levels. Through her practice, Cori has also found an amazing community of like-minded people, whom she loves to be around. Talk about icing on the cake.

When the buzz about CorePower Yoga’s upcoming fall Power Yoga Teacher Training programs started in Cori’s studio, she made the decision to enroll. Over the next 8 weeks, tune in as we follow Cori’s Teacher Training journey from start to finish—the small victories, breakthroughs and even road blocks. In this feature, Cori shares her feelings after night one.  

Why did you enroll in Teacher Training?

It just felt right! I love yoga, and the idea of being able to share my practice and guide others on their mat sounded like an incredible experience. I also enrolled for my own personal growth as a yogi. Having recently moved to Denver, I was looking to surround myself with people whose values align with my own.

What do you hope to take away from it in the end?

In the end, I hope to have the opportunity to share this amazing practice with others. Yoga has definitely transformed my life. I'd love to be able to witness that transformation in others' lives.

How did you feel when you arrived at your first day of training?

Surprisingly, I was not nervous at all, which is very uncharacteristic of me. I am and always will be a worry wart and have always been somewhat weary of trying new things. You can imagine how shocked I was to be feeling so relaxed before our first training session began! I took a C2 class right before, so I think that probably helped calm my nerves a bit.

How did you feel as you finished the evening?

Inspired, excited, eager, curious, empowered and relieved.  I honestly just felt reassured that I made the right decision!