Meet Trailblazer Caitlin Lassy

Today we’d like to introduce you to Caitlin Lassy.

Thanks for sharing your story with us Caitlin. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I was so excited to begin teaching yoga, I found my first couple of teaching jobs immediately out of teacher training. My teacher hired me as a substitute at her studio, and, a friend of mine from training decided to open her own studio and brought me on as a regular teacher. That was basically how my first year as a yoga teacher went. I was working part time at Starbucks as a Shift Supervisor and when I wasn’t serving up lattes, I was picking up as many classes as I could and searching for new studios that would hire me. At the end of my first year as a teacher, I had landed enough solid teaching jobs that I began to feel like I could potentially make this into my full time gig – and I wanted to do that more than anything. It was a slightly terrifying decision. I certainly had fears and concerns about money and health benefits, but, at the same time, the pull I felt in my heart to dedicate all my time and energy to my passion was so strong, it was kind of a no-brainer.

Since leaving my job at Starbucks, I have truly devoted all of my time to teaching yoga. There have been times where I have felt exhausted and there have been times I have felt totally inspired. I have learned so much about letting go of fear and trusting what my gut and heart have to say. It definitely has not always been the easiest journey, but it has been the most fulfilling one. I have an endless amount of love for what I do. That great amount of love is what has always pushed me to expand, grow, try new things and put myself out there. Four years later, here I am, a much more empowered human and teacher and a constantly evolving one, at that. As someone who is inspired by progress and change, being a yoga teacher provides endless motivation.

Has it been a smooth road?
Honestly, many of the struggles I encountered along the way were self-created. A fear of judgment and concerns about money brought the most troubles. Fears I held of being criticized and not being “good” enough caused me to hold back, at times and play it small. Concerns over income and health care caused me to question, at times, if what I was doing was really worth it. What my journey has taught me is that if you want to live a life you deeply love and have a career you are passionate about, you have to regularly practice something that catalyzes inner transformation. Fear is the source of many of the obstacles we face in life. In fact, if you take a closer look, the majority of the challenges that arise in life are sourced from within. Practicing something regularly (whether that be yoga, meditation, hiking, taking a bath, reading, etc.) that promotes a mind-body-soul connection and inspires personal growth is vital for combatting any struggles you may face. The more time dedicated to internal understanding and expansion, the more understanding and confidence that’s cultivated for handling any issue that arises externally.

We’d love to hear more about Caitlin Lassy Yoga.
I specialize in being real and creating a supportive space for personal transformation. I strongly believe that your yoga practice, just like your life, should be properly balanced between silly playtime where you allow your inner wild to run free, and, deep moments of introspection that provide opportunities to create inner change. I am passionate about sharing the tools for self-growth and personal healing I have collected on my path so far. I love to challenge people because, in my experience, the challenge is one of the greatest inspirations for both internal and external change. One of my favorite things, though, is encouraging students to laugh, dance and play; for in my experience, that too, provides incredible inspiration for healing and growth.

Finding a mentor and building a network are often cited in studies as a major factor impacting one’s success. Do you have any advice or lessons to share regarding finding a mentor or networking in general?
I have always found my mentors through chance and connection. What I mean by that is, put yourself out in the field and open yourself up to meet and connect with as many people as you genuinely can. My mentors came to me through the recommendation of others, me saying: “Why the heck not? I’ll look into them.” and forming a personal connection with them. That’s really the best advice I could give, actually. Having a personal connection with your mentor is what awakens the passion within you to consistently continue to learn from them and it’s what allows for profound reception and impact of their lessons.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.caitlinlassyyoga.com
• Email: caitlinlassyyoga@gmail.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitlinlassyyoga/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caitlinlassyyoga/

Image Credit:
Peter Constantinople

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