“Yoga is about growth…the physical and philosophical aspects of Yoga enrich my life by making me feel like I’m becoming a better person.”

Tamara Boatman graduated from the 200hr YTT Summer Intensive in July 2024. You can find her teaching Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga at Prana on Fridays at 6:30am.

What does Yoga mean to you?
Yoga is all about growth. It’s about knowing more than you did the day before whether that’s about your physical body, your mind, or learning new information.
I started Yoga to help reduce pain from some sports related injuries. I went to a few random classes on and off and then became heavily involved at a Yoga studio in Texas that I loved the vibe of. They were very welcoming and nonjudgmental (which is also one of the reasons I love Prana and chose to do my training at their studio) and they offered a variety of classes including Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin, etc. I loved trying out different styles of Asana and that’s where I learned there was the whole philosophy side of Yoga as well. The physical and philosophical aspects of Yoga enrich my life by making me feel like I’m becoming a better person. I feel like I have direction and so much to learn about the practice throughout my life. It’s a journey I am so excited for!

Why did you decide to get certified as a Yoga teacher and how was your experience in the 200hr Prana YTT?
I love what Yoga is all about. I wanted to deepen my practice and be trained to teach others so, I could give them an experience similar to what got me into Yoga. I really enjoyed this training and can’t imagine having gone anywhere else. It was well balanced between the alignment, anatomy, history, and philosophy. I came out of the training feeling very prepared to teach with the understanding that there is still so much to learn since Yoga encompasses so much.

How do you see your path now as both a Yoga student and teacher?
I feel confident that I made the right choice to do this training and I’m excited to see where teaching takes me. I’d love to eventually become a full-time teacher. As a student, I’m looking forward to continue learning and developing my personal practice.

How does the Yoga certification tie in with what you’re doing outside of Yoga?
It has been very applicable to my daily life. I started teaching a Sunrise Vinyasa class at Prana Yoga Center and a Vinyasa 1 class at Tranquil Tree Yoga. I’ll also be teaching a Gentle Yoga class on Base at Miramar for Active Duty, Reservists, Retired Marines and their spouses. I feel blessed to be able to give back to this community especially by doing something I’m passionate about.

Contact a program advisor to RSVP for a free class & informational meeting and learn more about our upcoming 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in January 2025!