For years, I toyed with the idea of yoga teacher training, not to teach, but to deepen my practice.  But life had other plans. I was either too busy, too broke, raising small kids, or all of the above. Until, in 2023, everything aligned. My sons had just graduated high school. My career in finance had reached its peak. And when my teacher announced her upcoming YTT, I didn’t hesitate. I signed up without overthinking, handing over my time, energy, and money without the usual mental debate.

And then, halfway through the training, I had what I like to call my regularly scheduled midlife crisis—the second major one, at least. I realized I didn’t want to go back to my career. After years in investment management, I had grown increasingly skeptical about the industry—what it contributed to society and, more importantly, how much personal value I was creating. I wanted to see the impact of my work. I wanted to make a difference in real people’s lives. And being the pragmatic person I am, I knew I wouldn’t accomplish that just by teaching a few yoga classes here and there.

​