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BUILDING A VISION AND MISSION WILL SET YOU APART IN YOUR TEACHING CAREER
As a yoga teacher, it's important to have a clear vision and mission for your teaching career. This will help you to build a path forward that is intentional and inspired and it will help you to stand out in the crowded yoga industry, and attract students who resonate with your message and teaching style.
In this blog, we'll explore why having a vision and mission is important, and how you can go about building one for yourself.
First, let's define what we mean by vision and mission. Your vision is a statement of your long-term aspirations and goals with your teaching. It's a picture of what you want your teaching career to look like in the future. Your mission, on the other hand, is a statement of your purpose and values. It's a declaration of why you do what you do, and what you hope to achieve through your teaching. This could include the impact you want to make in your students lives and the world with your teachings and yoga business.
THIS IS WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO HAVE A VISION AND MISISON
Limiting beliefs are created overtime. They are simply the thoughts, stories and ideas that prevent us from seeing our true potential.
They’re the internal voices in our heads telling us we’re not good enough, or not ready to take on a new challenge. A lot of the time, they can be difficult to pin point because they are often in the background, in the subconscious layer and fast-moving throughout our minds. This can make it hard for us to identify the thoughts as they occur, especially when we’re stressed out and overwhelmed with all of the other responsibilities running through our minds. So they just end up governing the way we show up and the way we respond to certain situations.
1. IT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHER TEACHERS
In a crowded yoga industry, having a clear vision and mission can help you differentiate yourself from other teachers. When potential students see that you have a unique message and purpose, they're more likely to be drawn to your classes.
2. IT GIVES YOU DIRECTION
When you have a vision and mission, you have a clear sense of where you're going and why. This can help you make decisions about your teaching career and prioritize your time and energy. Having a values map and the mission of WHY you’re building and doing what you’re doing, will give you a compass to move from and to check back in to when you are maybe feeling a bit off track. It will keep you moving in a way that feel aligned and intentional.
3. IT HELPS YOU STAY MOTIVATED
When you have a strong sense of purpose and values, you're more likely to stay motivated and committed to your teaching career. This can help you overcome obstacles and stay focused on your goals.
How can you go about building a vision and mission for your yoga teaching career? Here are some steps you can take:
1. Reflect on your values and purpose
Take some time to reflect on why you became a yoga teacher in the first place. What values and beliefs underpin your teaching? What do you hope to achieve through your teaching? Write down your thoughts and ideas.
2. Think about your unique strengths and skills
What sets you apart as a teacher? What are your unique strengths and skills? How can you leverage these to achieve your goals?
3. Consider your ideal student
Who do you want to teach? What kind of student resonates with your message and teaching style? What do you hope to achieve for your students? Alot of the time what happens when we are thinking about our ideal student is that it is us 3-5 years ago. We have found that yoga has helped us in some way and we are then able to share this with and help others.
4. Draft a vision and mission statement
Based on your reflections, draft a vision and mission statement for your teaching career. Your vision statement should be a clear and inspiring picture of your long-term aspirations, while your mission statement should be a concise and powerful declaration of your purpose and values.
5. Review and refine
Once you've drafted your vision and mission statement, review it regularly and refine it as needed. As your teaching career evolves, your vision and mission may need to be updated to reflect new goals and priorities.
In conclusion, building a vision and mission for your yoga teaching career can help you stand out in the crowded yoga industry, attract students who resonate with your message and teaching style and will allow you to build a career that is purpose driven and inspired. By taking the time to reflect on your values, strengths, and purpose, you can create a clear and inspiring vision and plan of your long-term goals and a powerful declaration of your purpose and values.
If you want help with this, this is something we are diving deep into in the Empowered Yoga Teacher Bootcamp running from 10 -14th of April. 5 days to get clear on your values and vision, build your confidence, find your voice and up level your teaching skills.