When I look back, I realize fear has been one of my greatest teachers for public speaking.
As a child, moving schools again and again made me the quiet one. By the time I was eighteen and studying in Switzerland, every class presentation felt like stepping into battle. English wasn’t my first language, and fear often silenced me.

A decade later, since 2019, I found my way into public speaking through teaching yoga and meditation. In those moments, with my eyes closed, I could stay present and guide from a place of calm. But the real test came when I co-founded a startup, Saijai, and began pitching to investors, partners, and clients. This time, my eyes had to be wide open. And fear rose again, whispering: Am I presenting it right? Will I get a green light?

Kicking off the New Year at a running camp in Iten, Kenya—the home of champions—was nothing short of inspiring. Meeting @abdinageeye, the 2024 New York City Marathon champion, reminded me that success lies in perseverance. Most people stop, not because they can’t, but because only a few choose to keep going.

Life, like running, is about showing up—even on the tough days. Whatever you’re working toward this year, keep going. Believe in yourself and trust the journey.

This month, we hosted four transformative classes and workshops at Viona Healing Flow. Are you curious about how my personal reflections on balance and mindfulness brought clarity and focus to my life? Next month, we’ll introduce the S.T.O.P. method and exciting new yoga sessions.

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