Yesterday I opened the mail to find my new Yoga Alliance registration card for 2011.
I completed my original 200 hour training back in 20o2
And in 2009-2010 topped it off by completing my 500 hour training. Doing my 500 hours along with coffee meetups with Madeline kept me sane while living in Phoenix.
Although I am not actively teaching yoga at the moment, I believe it’s a smart move to keep my credentials active and good standing so if I do want to start teaching again, I could right away. Not to mention, I worked ten years to accrue those 500 hours, both on and off the mat, and I am proud of them and want to keep “them” active.
Two questions I know I will get asked:
Why am I not teaching right now?
Yoga is a beautiful thing but it doesn’t pay the bills to the extent that is right for my financial situation or for Southern California and the cost of living here. Therefore, I work in another field.
Do you have any information about yoga, hot yoga, teaching yoga, new to yoga and need advice, yoga clothes, yoga dvd recommendations, etc?
Yes, I have a massive, extremely comprehensive post in my Yoga Tab called Yoga FAQs
And another post called Yoga in the House
Moving On to the things I made yesterday…
I made Skylar’s bed after changing the sheets
I made some Homemade Trail Mix for lunches and on-the-go snacks
And I made Raw Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls for the Winner of the Bake Sale!
I put them in a container to be mailed and also have a few more goodies I am enclosing, too.
For the kind of dough the winner spent ($200), she deserves more than just raw dough.
From my last post about Organic Cheaper than Conventional, it was good to hear what organic items you’ve found that are cheaper.
And most of us wish grocery stores would incorporate the organic food with the conventional food rather than having it walled off in its own little section.
1. Do you have any credentials and do you have to maintain them?
Let’s see, I have plenty but not all are maintained…
B.A. in Psychology
Graduate work in Psychology
RYT-500 Yoga Teacher. Active.
California Real Estate License. Currently inactive but easily re-instate-able.
Certified Lactation Educator & Counselor. Active but not insured so I’d have to get insurance if I wanted to practice.
CPR & First Aid Training. Lapsed.
And a few more professional licenses and certifications, too.
I have pursued so many different goals and passions and have dabbled in many things. In the process, I have amassed various credentials but keeping up with the continuing education units (CEUs) on many of them in terms of time and expense is not worth it, at this time, for most of my credentials.
Plus, I got some things “for me” and never intended to work in the field. It was to enhance my own personal knowledge base.
2. What have you made recently? A bed, a meal, a dessert, a quilt, a blog post, a make-out session? What have you been making?
I’m also making something in the oven and don’t want to burn it…See you later!
TGIF and enjoy your weekend!
bedding, target last fall back to college season. bed in a bag set.
Skylar’s bed looks amazing and comfy!!!
I’m off to Buenos Aires tomorrow!! :)) I will be back in about 10 dayss! xx
As far as credentials:
I have B.S. in biology, master’s in public health, and an M.D.
also certified phlebotomist and EKG technician
:))
Whoa, you have a lot of credentials! I have a grand total of 0 :) I’m not even CPR certified anymore, haha! You are so inspiring- you seem so motivated! I admire your drive :)
thanks, kate :)
I agree. I did the 200 hr Yoga training, but I don’t teach. I did and still do feel badly about it…especially given the cost of the course. I wonder why I did it, if it was a waste of time/money, etc. But then I realize we can’t explain everything. Maybe one day there will hold a purpose for it in my life.
I didn’t know you had a B.A! That’s fantastic! What do you do your work now?! Besides blog :) (don’t answer if you don’t want to!)
I keep my professional work off the blog for privacy :)
Credentials….I have a couple here and there. :) Currently working on a big one. And I today, the big thing I made were the edits on my presentation! 10 days from now I’m going to be giving the biggest presentation of my life (so far) to a room FULL of people. Now, I have 10 days to practice it!
I’m also hoping to make some fun stuff in the kitchen tomorrow and I have a couple sewing projects up in the air. I finally have a little time to breathe, so I plan on taking full advantage. And since it is supposed to SNOW all day….
you will be fine. You are more than prepared. You will nail it, knock em dead. And if i lived closer, id be taking you out for many drinks afterward!
just have to say – way to go on pursuing all of your passions and on being on smart mama!
I absolutely LOVE the bedspread on Skylars bed! Its just gorgeous! Lucky little thing!! :D
Hmmm what have i been making recently?
I made an almond and apple cake. YUM!
Which, in turn, MAKES a MESS in my kitchen :D
Those balls look delicious I am so excited how much money the bake sale raised!
Hi, I am new to your blog. Have to say I enjoy reading it very much! Love the recipes (which is how I found it to begin with).
I am a certified paramedic and have to keep up ACLS, CPR/AED, ITLS, PALS and the medic card. Quite a few CEs for me.
I made myself do my yoga tonight, which almost didn’t happen because I wasn’t feeling good. I feel better now :)
welcome and thanks for reading!
I love your credentials! They really reflect your passions and talents.
I want to get registered for something or other, but with school and internships right now, it’s a bit difficult. If my internship is only a few days a week, I might work on taking some classes in something.
Today uh…I made contacts! It was the coffee and chocolate festivals today in London. While free swag is lovely, I’ve learned the importance of networking. If the entertainment industry knocks me on my butt, I imagine I’ll pursue my publicity interests in the restaurant/food industry. It’s close enough to entertainment!
If you could get any additional certifications, which ones would they be?
additional certifications, which ones would they be? = i would pursue learning about photography more!
Funny you should mention credentials, as I’m adding a Pilates mat credential to my laundry list of credentials this very weekend. I also have bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Journalism. Plus a minor in psych. Yoga (200 hours), CPR, Group Fitness, real estate (lapsed, but like yours, easy to get back if needed), and probably some other things I’m forgetting. I love learning, what can I say?
I made an Asian chicken stirfry that was fast, flavorful, and healthy. Yum!
psych, real estate, yoga…we’re twins!
Wow – you have so many amazing credentials! I love Skylar’s bedding!
bedding, target last fall back to college season. bed in a bag set.
i think you should go back to your daily yoga poses!! they were so cool haha :)
ANYWAYS hmm the last thing i made was an egg white omelet for dinner! other then that i just made a to-do list for this weekend.. wooo hoo haha
daily yoga poses = massive amount of work! no time these days for all that! :)
How cool! I can’t wait to get my card!! Question, who are you insured through? I went through YogaJournal Benefits Plus but I can’t figure out if there’s a card or something I can print out as proof. Just wondering as different companies may have similiar procedures to attaining proof and what not.
Alternative Therapy Association. Use my name if you sign up w/ them as your referral if you dont mind. They are the cheapest/best I have found. 10 yrs later, they are who I use :)
Wow, those dough balls look great!
Good for you for renewing your certification. I wish I could take a yoga class with you!
I’m not currently certified in anything. Haha. Maybe I’ll have a pastry degree in the future, though. :)
I would love to do yoga together!!! :)
You can teach me about photography and I can teach yoga. God, I would love a trade like that :)
I really like Skylar’s bed set – cute print and colors!
I would love to practice yoga more often but I enjoy it in a class rather than alone, and the issue is always having a busy schedule and not enough money to pay for the classes.