12. June 2026

Am I good enough?

Have you heard of imposter syndrome? I have, but I never really used it with myself in mind until I decided to start my Yoga Teacher Training in the Autumn of 2026. Then it kicked in - BIG time.

Who am I? Who am I to teach others yoga when I can't 'even' do a headstand!! When my own practice is imperfect, often clumsy and rarely consistent. How very dare I put myself out there as a Yoga Teacher? How dare I even attend the course.

I'm too old.

I'm too fat.

I'm too loud.

I nearly talked myself out of it, thats for sure. I attended a range of different yoga classes local to me, as a gym member I have access to a wide range of yoga options - Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Yogalates (a hybrid of yoga and Pilates) & 'Les Mills' yoga, apparently a harder practice designed to target a younger audience. Locally there is a plethora of yoga practitioners, offering even more variety; strength yoga, baby yoga, sound bath yoga, restorative yoga.... it goes on and on.

Is there a space for me? Is there a space for a Third Age Yogi to engage with an audience who need to stretch, to heal, to grow tall and to age with health and vitality. I hope so as this is me. Imperfect, looking for a tribe to join me in this journey practice yoga in a strong way. Strong minds, hard working bodies and determination to age with energy and perhaps a little pizzazz. Yes!! Only quiet and reflective in the practice, to have energy and joy afterwards. This is my hope, my aspiration & my desire for myself and any that connect with me on the way. Today I have 18 months of learning and practice to battle the demons of imposter syndrome, to gain confidence and perhaps learn to love my body in all of its glory as it jiggles and wobbles from Asana to mat and back again.

I'm excited now, thank you for reading and allowing to be vulnerable.

Namaste.