Meet Emma, a yoga teacher whose journey began with thrilling adventures and led to profound inner exploration. Her story is one of self-discovery, courage, and dedication to a life of inner peace and teaching.
Early Adventures
Emma's love for adventure started young. At just 19 years old, she traveled to Australia, where she experienced skydiving and scuba diving. One day, while exploring the Daintree Forest, she saw a sign for yoga on the beach. Curious, she attended the session, which sparked a new path in her life. It was through this experience that Emma realized the power of internal experiences over external ones.
Academic Pursuits
Though deeply moved by her introduction to yoga, Emma was still young and decided to pursue higher education. She enrolled in International Business Administration. During her studies, her Canadian boyfriend, who was pursuing an MBA, planned a field trip to Riga and Prague. Emma, curious about a career working in trade councils and embassies, asked to join him.
A Defining Moment
While on this trip, Emma found herself at a mingle event at the Japanese embassy. In that moment, everything changed. A deep, internal voice told her, "No, this is not your path this lifetime. Your journey is inner exploration." This revelation was profound, and Emma knew she had to follow this inner calling.
Transition to Yoga
Less than a year later, in 2006, Emma took a break from her studies and traveled to India. There, she visited ashrams and attended a Teacher Training Course (TTC) in Sivananda Yoga. This experience solidified her commitment to yoga. The following year, she began a two-year training program in Satyananda Yoga.
Teaching and Transformation
After giving birth to her first daughter, Lilly, in 2009, Emma started teaching pregnancy yoga. This gradually expanded to more courses, and by 2012, she left her human resource consulting job to dedicate herself fully to teaching yoga. Since then, Emma has been teaching full-time and leading retreats in Sweden and other locations.
Continuous Learning and Teaching
Emma regularly visits ashrams to deepen her knowledge and experience. She integrates yoga into everyday life, continually exploring how it can bring inner peace and fulfillment.
Emma's journey from a young adventurer to a dedicated yoga teacher is a testament to following one's inner voice and passion. Emma's story is an inspiration to all who seek a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.