Ep #143: Building Confidence and Language Skills with Rini Riraharjanti

Discover how Rini, a yoga teacher, transitioned from a 17-year corporate career to pursuing her passion for yoga. Despite her shyness, Rini began teaching yoga eight months ago, starting with private classes that boosted her confidence. She then transitioned to subbing classes, seizing opportunities, and gradually building her teaching career. Rini shares her journey of discovering yoga in 2017 in Singapore, initially as a physical practice that positively transformed her reactions and life balance, especially during COVID-19. Balancing her corporate job and yoga teaching, Rini managed to expand her classes from once a week to three times a week. She emphasizes the importance of preparation and self-care, customizing sequences for her students and incorporating inspirations from other teachers. Rini also brings a personal touch to her classes by playing the guitar and considering singing after class, though she is mindful of setting expectations. The conversation highlights Rini's growth and the gradual approach to transitioning careers. She advises new teachers to start small, reach out to studio owners, sub classes, and be patient in the process. Rini encourages listeners to take leaps, notice opportunities, and balance passion with financial stability, sharing her own healing journey of stepping out of her comfort zone. Connect with Rini on Instagram to follow her inspiring journey. Episode Chapters: 00:00 - Grounding and Gratitude: A Meditation Exercise 03:13 - Rini's Yoga Journey: From Bali to Teaching 05:36 - The Path to Becoming a Yoga Teacher: Rini's Inspiring Journey 07:52 - The Boss Lady Behind the Yoga Teacher 10:02 - The Impact of Yoga on Work and Relationships 11:51 - How to Build Confidence as a Yoga Teacher 16:13 - Improving Language Skills for Teaching Yoga 18:19 - How I Taught My First Yoga Class 21:35 - Becoming a Yoga Teacher: Challenges and Opportunities 31:02 - Create Your Own Yoga Sequence 31:46 - Byron's Advice on Sharing Musical Talent 33:13 - Dreams of Transitioning to Yoga Teaching: A Journey of Balance and Success 36:56 - Find Healing and Inspiration Through Taking Leaps Rini’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riniraharjanti/ --- About Going Pro Yoga: At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone. **Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample: All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga. To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Start your 7-Day Free Trial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! For more information about in-person trainings in Bali,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠