10 Facts About Megan Ballard, ERYT-500 & YACEP

As this business grows and more of you join this community I wanted to tell you a little more about me. The things you may not know about Megan Ballard, ERYT-500 & YACEP. Before I jump into the facts, I want to explain what the initials after my name mean. ERYT-500 stands for Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher. This means I have taught over a thousand hours in classes and trainings and I have completed a minimum of 500 hour in teacher trainings. YACEP stands for Yoga Alliance Continued Education Provider. This means I am registered with Yoga Alliance to provide Continuing Education Credits.

10 Facts About MeGan Ballard, ERYT-500 & YACEp

1. If I am not teaching yoga I prefer to be traveling with my family. I love sharing the world with my kids. Showing them different cultures and the history of the world. We try to have fun and educate them every where we go.
2. I was once asked what my favorite style of teaching is and I don’t have one. My favorite thing to teach is what is beneficial to my students. So it’s something different for every person.
3. I have held 2 personal training certifications, and several speciality trainings for corrective exercise. I have also completed a holistic nutrition certification. I truly love what I do and love inspiring people to live a healthier lifestyle.
4. I have been learning french and really enjoy speaking in another language. I just wish I had someone to practice with.
5. I am always cold. Unless the temperature is over 80 degrees, I will be in a sweatshirt and socks. Now you know why I wear a sweatshirt in all of my videos. The only way I remove it is if I am doing arm balances.
6. I have been a runner my entire life and find so much joy in running races. There is just something amazing about being in a crowd of like minded people.
7. I am slightly obsessed with Disneyland. Our two golden retrievers are even named after Disney characters. Dug is named after the golden retriever in UP and Rocket is named after 89P13 in Guardian’s Of The Galaxy.
8. I have wanted to own my own yoga business for years and have finally taken the leap here with Pacific Yoga Fit. It’s my dream to be able to share a physical asana practice that aligns with what I believe in. I want to bring meditation and breath work to help people find a sense of peace and balance in their daily lives.
9. If I could live anywhere besides California it would be NYC or Paris. I love big cities, the hustle and bustle and not having to own a car. I wish that San Diego was more walkable and more public transportation friendly.
10. I have taught yoga for 18 years and I still feel that I have so much to learn. I truly believe that we are always a student of this practice.