Today we’d like to introduce you to Mat Matterz.
Mat, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I worked in the corporate world for over 25 years. In my early 30’s, I developed major anxiety! I went to the doctor, he said I had 2 choices either an anti-depressant or yoga. I decided to do yoga. I had a really hard time, I felt so many emotions. I didn’t know what was happening it was overwhelming! I would take yoga on and off, this went on for about 10 years. I knew this was important for my health. I made a commitment in January 2010 that yoga and meditation was something I was going to stay for the rest of my life! I made this dedication to myself!
In 2010, I signed up for a 200-hour Teacher Training with Leslie Glickman, Juli Kagan and Philip Christodoulou. In 2013, I took a 300-hour Teacher Training with Yoga Journey. It was at the beginning of 2011, I started to teach not knowing that this was going to be something that I was going to do full-time. September 2011, I decided to teach full time. So scared to make this change, I had tremendous support from my amazing husband, Gregory Fried, mentors Leslie Glickman, Juli Kagan, Monica Schmidt, Michelle Martin, Valerie Landis. It’s been an incredible journey never knew where this was going to lead me! I’ve been incredibly blessed to teach yoga and meditation for over 7 years watching the light turn on behind so many beautiful eyes! Yoga affects the way we think live and show up in our lives every day! I’ve just had the honor to become a Lululemon ambassador for the Boca Raton.Its been amazing experience to be with a company that creates so much inspiration in our communities! I do believe when we follow our passion we are universally supported in all directions! Always trust your gut and believe in yourself!
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
In my 20’s was the biggest struggle I was always so successful when it comes to my career and when it came to my personal life, I was a mess! I knew I didn’t want to wake up in my 40’s depress and lost. At 24 I decided to put myself through a recovery program. I love to party and drink but I knew it to numb me from life! I had a difficult childhood never was able to work through that! I started drinking at age 15 it was the only thing that made me feel better! The HARDEST thing I ever had to do in my life is going through therapy and a Recovery program but I knew I had 2 to save my life! I know if I didn’t.I’m not sure If I would have made it in life!!! I’m forever grateful to the 12-step program!
Mat Matterz – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
In Mat Matterz, I teach yoga and meditation full time.I’m so proud to be part of the healing and transformations from all my clients and students! What sets me apart from others understanding the life journey and the spiritual journey. I’ve had so challenges in my life to get to where I am today!
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
Doing what you love and then follow your passion success will follow!
Contact Info:
- Address: 4613 N. University Drive #379 Coral Springs, FL 33067
- Email: [email protected]
Image Credit:
Lisa Marton
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