Two wolves
An old Cherokee chief once told his grandson a story…
“A fight is going on inside me,” he said.
“A fight between two wolves.
One is evil – full of anger, sorrow, regret, greed, self-pity and false pride.
The other is good – full of joy, peace, love, humility, kindness and faith.”
“This same fight is going on inside of you… and inside every person.”
The grandson asked, “Which wolf will win?”
The chief replied, “The one you feed.”
I personally adore this story. Owning these studios for nearly eight years and hearing everyone's stories is a constant reminder that we all have things going on in the background.
I’ve felt both wolves too (or in my own interpretation, snakes, hence the two-headed one on my left forearm, and also cause I think snakes are so dang beautiful).
I've fed both of these heads over the years too.
There’s always been two sides to many of us right? — light and shadow, fire and calm, softness and resistance.
Yin Yoga and meditation helped me learn how to sit with both of these sides.
To slow down.
To be with discomfort instead of reacting to it.
To feed the part of me that brings presence, patience, and peace.
And now, we get to pass that on.
Our 50-Hour Yin Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training Starts Next Friday
This isn’t just for people who want to teach (though it's a beautiful next step if you do). It’s for anyone who wants to understand themselves more deeply. To study ancient wisdom, Traditional Chinese Medicine, the energy body, and stillness as a practice.
You’ll learn:
How Yin Yoga supports the nervous system
Meridian theory + the five elements
How to theme and guide powerful, quiet classes
Meditation and mindfulness techniques
And how to feed the right wolf — in yourself, and in your future students.
Starts: July 25th
Every Friday night for 13 weeks at Nin Yoga Penrith
Now part of our rebranded teacher training school: Kaya Academy — still the same teachers, same community, same warm vibe, just a name that reflects our growth and future.
Whether you're ready to teach or just want to deepen your own practice and self-awareness, this training is a beautiful way to feed the good within you.
Spots are limited.
Learn more and enrol here
With love,
Annika
(founder of Nin Yoga & Kaya Academy, pictured here with an awkward photo of her as mentioned tattoo)
