Q&A With Harriet Smith
Harriet Smith first found yoga in 2006. Her love of the follow finally took her to India to finish her 200HR YTT. Lower to 2022 and also you’ll discover her educating phenomenal courses at our Bondi studio, teaching our new academics, and supporting our in-person trainer trainings!
As a Lead Instructor and Efficiency Coach, Harriet is an irreplaceable and integral a part of our Bondi Seaside studio group. You’ll go away her courses feeling grounded, joyful, and possibly may have had fun or two alongside the best way! And you’ll undoubtedly go away sweaty!
We sat down with Harriet, affectionately recognized at Bondi as Harri, to talk about her yoga journey, educating, and what her yoga mat retains educating her.
1. WHO HAVE YOU STUDIED WITH?
Other than my 200HR YTT in India, I’ve studied beneath Duncan Peak, Annie Carpenter, and accomplished a mentorship with Gina Brescianini. I’ve obtained an Superior Diploma in Classical Yoga, and accomplished Trauma-informed yoga coaching which I now additionally train!
2. WHAT WAS ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL MOMENTS UNDER ONE OF YOUR TEACHERS?
Throughout my mentorship with Gina, I actually realized methods to discover my voice and imagine that I had one thing necessary to say! I realized to belief my very own voice, carry my very own aptitude to educating, and actually let that shine.
I additionally had some unbelievable bodily breakthroughs in my very own follow throughout my Annie Carpenter trainings. They actually cemented my understanding of the bodily follow.
3. WHAT ARE YOU BEST KNOWN FOR AS A YOGA TEACHER, AND WHY?
Sturdy courses! Whereas my courses are bodily robust, they’re mild in vitality. We have to have a little bit of enjoyable within the hearth!
4. WHY DO YOU LOVE TEACHING YOGA?
I really feel fortunate. It’s my ardour, my dream, and I’ve gotten a lot from it. The connection to group is unbelievable, and my job permits me to have that every day.
I additionally love weaving classical philosophy all through my courses, paired with the fashionable alignment data I’ve realized from my academics. As trendy yogi’s we will study from each historical and trendy rules to maintain evolving our understanding of the follow! I just lately led our 30-day Elevate program and I at all times love bringing the main focus again to yoga’s historical knowledge.
5. IF YOU DIDN’T TEACH YOGA, WHAT WOULD YOU DO INSTEAD?
One thing to do with journey – plenty of journey! I’ve been in Bondi since 2014 and that is the longest I’ve stayed in a single place!
6. YOUR PERSONAL SELF-CARE RITUAL:
Displaying up for my asana follow. I’m very according to making it to my mat! At present, I’m making an attempt to stability this out with self-care that’s extra yin in vitality – extra relaxation.
7. WHAT YOGA POSE may you not stay with out?
Wild factor!
8. WHAT IS YOUR YOGA PRACTICE OFFERING YOU RIGHT NOW?
Yoga is a device for all times! I exploit it as a mirror and a technique to navigate by way of all of the ups and downs. I additionally love how yoga retains us each bodily and mentally robust. You don’t want anything. Simply you and a mat.
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You may follow with Harri at our Bondi Seaside & Livestream studio! You may also study from just a few of her mentors in our upcoming Annie Carpenter Digital Retreat, Gina’s Teaching & Mentoring program, and The Artwork of Helping.
