The First and Most Important Lesson

ADEOLA SHEEHY-ADEKALE
Mindfully Speaking
Published in
4 min readFeb 21, 2022

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Learning how to practice alone while in a class

Image by Conscious Design on Unsplash

So, there I was, soft cushioning of a new yoga mat beneath my feet, the smell of incense lingering in the air, the low murmur of excited voices around me as we embarked on something as terrifying as it was exciting… teacher training.

Full of ideas and visions of what the months ahead would hold, I found myself battling with other…

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ADEOLA SHEEHY-ADEKALE
Mindfully Speaking

Writing on the female experience, race, motherhood & self-development. Columnist at The Green Parent magazine. Follow me on IG @adeola_moonsong.