Jessie Beale
patreon
A story about change (naked yoga BTS)
🕑 Added 2023-06-03 22:32:21 +0000 UTCAs I flicked through these images with the intention to share them with you on Patreon, it really brought up a lot of emotion. It got me thinking about how much I've evolved as both a facilitator and a human being.
During the time of this shoot, I was holding space for both men and women for the Get Naked Australia community to practice naked yoga and drink wine (spot the wine glass). It was the first time I had stepped into the spotlight as a teacher, and I thought, "This is it, I've finally made my dreams come true."
I'd dreamed of teaching events and workshops for a long time, but my anxiety stood in the way, knocking me down every time I went to take a step forward. So when I was offered the opportunity to be one of the female faces for naked yoga with GNA, I couldn't believe it! I'd never been a big believer in manifestation, but how could I deny that I manifested this shit!
I gathered the people, I held the events, and I earned my heard earned money. But with each circle I facilitated, I had the urge to go deeper into self, but my audience didn't seem to respond the way I expected.
I spoke to the body and the trauma that is held beneath the flesh, but I was met with laughter and a gulp of wine. I wasn't offended. I was intrigued! These people weren't ready for what I was offering, and that was okay! I was outgrowing my audience.
This realisation took me back to the drawing board and has led me on an entirely new journey, one beyond GNA.
You're going to outgrow people in your life, and that's okay! It doesn't make you better, nor does it mean they did anything wrong. It simply means you've changed, and that's a beautiful thing. Because what is life without change?
