I Didn’t Have a Mentor — and Here’s What I Learned the Hard Way...

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“I still remember the day I completed my first

200-hour teacher training.”

I felt so inspired — my heart was full, my mind buzzing with ideas.

But also... completely overwhelmed.

The love for the practice was there — strong and clear — but stepping into the seat of the teacher felt like a whole new world.

Where do I start now?

How do I build a class?

Am I ready to hold space for others?

And what if I mess up?

No one really prepares you for that in-between — the space between finishing your training and actually finding your voice as a teacher.And at that time, I didn’t have a mentor.

🌙 Finding My Way Alone

And still, something inside me kept whispering — keep going.

I was figuring everything out on my own — building classes, second-guessing myself, wondering if I was doing enough or doing it “right.”

Nothing wrong with that — it shaped me into the teacher I am today.

But oh, it could have been easier at times.

There were moments I wished for someone to say,“You’re doing great. Keep trusting yourself.”Or to help me see what I couldn’t yet see — my potential, my growth, my unique way of guiding others.

🕊️ What I Learned the Hard Way

Having a mentor doesn’t take away the learning — it just gives it direction.

It gives you reflection, accountability, and a space to grow with more confidence and clarity.

A mentor helps you find your rhythm as a teacher.

A mentor holds space for you to explore, question, and unfold.

They help you build confidence not from imitation, but from embodiment.

They remind you that teaching yoga isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence.

To remember that you don’t need to sound like anyone else to make an impact.

When I started mentoring teachers, I realized something powerful:

We all have a unique voice waiting to be heard, but sometimes we just need a little reflection, support, and guidance to trust it.

That’s what mentorship is — a container that helps you listen more deeply, refine your craft, and grow with intention.

🌼 Creating the Space I Needed

That’s why I created the Living Yoga Mentorship — the kind of space I wish I had in those early years.A space where teachers can feel guided, grounded, and inspired as they continue to grow — not just in skill, but in presence, purpose, and connection.

It’s for the teachers who are ready to deepen their voice, refine their craft, and step into their role with confidence.

If you’re at the beginning of your teaching journey — or even years in, but feeling called to reconnect with your purpose — finding a mentor can bring you back home to your “why.”

It can turn uncertainty into clarity, comparison into confidence, and effort into flow.

You don’t have to walk this path alone.

And maybe, just maybe, this is your sign to find someone who will remind you of your own light — and help you share it more fully with the world. 🌿

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Written by Nadi Kanga

Yoga teacher & creator of the Living Yoga Mentorship — a global space for teachers to grow with authenticity, guidance, and heart.