Kathryn Budig Quotes

There will always be people who can do it better than you, but that's a good thing! Start to see competition as inspiration — without envy.

There's always two sides to the coin if you have the patience to see.

So much magic lies beyond our fears.

There is always room for change, but you have to be open to that change.

Never focus on what you can’t do - only imagine everything you could.

A new yogi doesn't handstand on their first try, and a new teacher doesn't start out as a headliner. Be patient, and trust it's all going to add up and unfold in due time.

Stand up for what you believe in even if it causes waves.

My biggest struggles have been my biggest teachers.

Just because someone disagrees with you doesn't mean you're wrong.

I'd take pasta over skinny any day. More importantly, I'd take health over looks.

Happiness is a state a mind, not a dress size.

Take your time, teach what you love, be unabashedly you, and try not to compare yourself to someone who's been teaching longer than you.

I can be a bit of an overachiever and always dance that line of balance between giving myself to work versus giving time to myself and loved ones.

I've been doing Isha Kriya meditation and love it. Don't get me wrong, it isn't easy or available everyday - but I'm making the effort to stop, sit, breath, and connect.

No cheating, clean up your self-induced fear act, and replace it with what you love.

There is plenty of room for us all to succeed and carve our own path.

Everyone needs to start somewhere.

Own your beauty whatever shape or form it comes in.

I encourage myself - and everyone - to focus on how you feel and take care of yourself as opposed to your waistline.

Take your time. There's no rush to be good or renowned.

The only way to being a better teacher is time and dedication.

Not everyone will love you, and that's completely OK.

Being in the health industry can do a major number on your head when it comes to body image.

I don't define myself by my body's ability to execute gorgeous asana anymore. I'm all about taking care of my temple and understanding that its requirements change with age and time.

My biggest struggle has been balancing where I give my energy.

Focus on sharing your story and affecting the people that are hungry for your light.

There's no need to be fearful when another person succeeds. In fact, joining forces and supporting fellow teachers (or co-workers) you believe in is one of the most empowering moves you can make.

Yoga has expanded beyond asana for me. It's how I live my life and currently I'm throwing myself into a meditation practice.

I took my fear to literal heights and went skydiving over a year ago. It was in that moment, gazing over the precipice of the plane, when I realized what scared me the most, the unknown.

Just because you don't like it doesn't mean it isn't currently rocking someone else's world.

It's important to remember that there are many different types of people, styles of teaching and that we won't agree with all of them.

I lack routine with yoga, sleep, and food but do my best to keep consistency amongst the chaos.

Better to constantly check in than ride proud on your high horse.

Trust that your message is a unique one that people need to hear.

Doubt means you're human - congratulations! It's natural to have these feelings, and if anything makes you humble, just don't be ruled by those emotions.

Know that your style will always change and that nothing is ever set in stone.

We live in fear when we've forgotten how to act from a place of love. Remember that, and set intention to act from a place of no comparison, jealousy, or fear. Police yourself on this!

The self doubt can be a fantastic opportunity to self-reflect and see where you can grow and be stronger.

People love to judge, get used to it and stop taking it personally.

Don't look for shortcuts, because they'll only hurt you in the long run.

Your passions will grow as you continue to grow, so remember, it's never too late to reinvent yourself or pursue the latest things that make you light up.

There's room enough for everyone to thrive.

I hope to encourage people to take flight on their mats, in their lives, and in their hearts.

I do feel pressure to look a certain way but am fighting that and focusing on being comfortable in my own skin exactly as it is.