AM ALUMNI
Julie Mays | She/Her
AM V300 - June2023
Louisville, KY | USA 🌎
A mama of 3 who started yoga at a local YMCA in upstate New York after becoming a mother. Yoga helped me re-discover myself and find a sense of peace on the mat. After moving home to Kentucky and trying out vinyasa studios I fell in love and knew one day I wanted to teach yoga! Started playing with handstands and found AM during 2020. I completed my 200hr training in 2022 in Louisville. Completed my 300hr training with Authentic Movements in 2023. I am also Yin trained. I enjoy teaching a wide variety from a strong vinyasa to the softer restorative and everything in between!
Reflecting on the AM YTT Experience
| Why did you choose Authentic Movements for your YTT? | |
| A friend and fellow yoga teacher looking to freshen up her education told me about AM when I started seeking out YTT. Their incredible inversions, creative flows and focus on activations in the body really drew me in. It was the best decision!!! | |
| How did the online training platform work for you? | |
| As a busy mother of 3 the online platform was really the only way I could complete a lengthy training as I cannot leave for extended periods of time. I really enjoyed pacing myself through the course, the ability to go back and review , Implementing lessons into my current classes, and really taking my time to absorb the information. | |
| How has your teaching changed since completing the AM YTT? | |
| I am so passionate about giving students building blocks towards “challenging” asanas. I enjoy seeing their small wins and progress over time. I also respect each students individual journey and discovery of their own practice. | |
| How have you engaged with the AM community of alums and students during and after the training? | |
| I have made so many friends and also found several “mentors” from past Alum. The community really does stay close even after graduation and I look forward to seeing some face to face in the future. | |
| What was your favorite part of the course content? | |
| I loved so much! But the philosophy, history was spectacular and one of my favorite portions. The incredible detail and breakdown of many intricate asanas/ sequences was really what stood out the most. My feedback was very personal and thorough. | |
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