Kiss this Job
a photographer gets
tice to supplement income from other
jobs. Others choose yoga as a fulltime
people to pose for
career. Penny Cidri, former executive
assistant to President/COO of a corpo-
him. a yoga instructor ration, felt anchored to a desk, worn
down by stress. “When I realized one
gets people to pose for
day I didn’t want to be there anymore I
themselves.
took time to search within and discov-
ered I loved movement and exercise,”
~t. Guillemets
said Cidri. Within two years she earned
certifications in personal training and
yoga teaching and now works in the
Danbury area. For others, it’s the chal-
lenge of balancing a full time job with
by lara azzarito Ward
raising a family that steers them in a
W
hether a layoff is in the future organization and registry system for new direction. Karin Terebessy was a
or the reality of finding new yoga teachers and schools. The Alli- social worker and mother who began
employment looms, in today’s ance recommends a minimum of 200 to feel emotionally depleted by work,
uncertain economy many are taking a hours of training for a teaching certifi- leaving little energy left for her self and
moment to review career options. This cate. Seeking out Yoga Alliance certi- family. She noticed when taking yoga
can be a good time to redefine a dream fied programs ensures certificates will classes she felt uplifted and radiant,
job. For some, sharing wellness has be of value when earned and students so after several years as a student she
become a golden opportunity, enabling will have spent a specified number of became certified to teach. “I realized
them to find work that is meaningful, hours studying asana, teaching tech- I was still dedicated to helping people
encouraging personal growth while nique, anatomy, and philosophy. Upon heal and change their lives for the bet-
also being of service to others. In times completion of a Yoga Alliance regis- ter,” she said. Karin now teaches yoga
like these, many find yoga teaching a tered teacher-training program, teachers in Southbury and is able to create a
fulfilling career choice. “Kiss my asana” may use the acronym RYT (Registered flexible schedule around her family’s
is what they can dream of telling their Yoga Teacher) after their name. needs. Allowing the space for one door
soon-to-be-former boss while follow- There are many different types of to open when another closes takes pa-
ing their heart and health to become a yoga and education. Trainings range tience, faith and grace. Teaching yoga
yoga teacher. from one weekend to month-long resi- can be a fulfilling career for those who
Yoga teacher trainings and require- dencies to programs lasting a couple of want to step into such a change.
ments vary considerably. There are no years. Most schools require a minimum
state or federal licensure requirements, of one year’s yoga practice before train- Lara Azzarito Ward, founder and director
so teachers do not need to be certified ing, though some accept students with of Lotus Gardens, LLC in Sherman, CT,
or registered, though that can make it no prior experience. A 200-hour train- is a certified 500 hour yoga instructor.
easier to find employment. Inquiring ing typically costs $2200-4500. Some Lotus Gardens was the first Yoga Alli-
at a favorite yoga center or asking a foundations and schools offer scholar- ance (www.yogaalliance.com) approved
yoga teacher about options can help ships for these programs. teacher training in Connecticut and has
provide insight about courses. In the Regardless of prior job experience, certified more than 150 instructors who
United States, programs that meet becoming a yoga teacher is an option now teach throughout the world. Lara
certain standards are registered by the for people with varying personal and resides in Sherman, CT with her husband,
Yoga Alliance, a nationally recognized professional needs. Some use the prac- Will, and her two dogs. See ad page 23.
22 New Haven/Middlesex Counties
Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48