▲ (Picture/Provided by Lin Weijun)
Life in the entertainment industry has always been famous for its colorfulness, with a celebrity aura and many new challenges in daily work. However, the yoga circle is exactly the opposite, focusing on internal observation, awareness of the body and mental state. These two fields may seem unrelated, but they are both the current focus of artist Lin Weijun’s life.
It turns out that she has rarely appeared on the big screen in recent years, but she entered the world of yoga by chance and further passed the teacher training to become a professional yoga teacher.
Life is full of surprises, and unintentional insertion always brings new opportunities.
Lin Weijun, who debuted at the age of 22, happened to be in the budding stage of Taiwanese idol dramas when he entered the industry. He was lucky enough to participate in many popular works, such as "Spicy Fresh Master" and "Spicy Fresh Master". "Lavender" and "Dolphin Cove Lovers", etc. I didn't expect that this performance would be a 20-year acting career.
The variety of roles has always been the reason why Lin Weijun likes the job of being an actor the most, because he can experience different lives from different drama performances. However, as she has performed in more and more works in recent years and the subject matter in Taiwan's film and television market is limited, she began to feel a little tired and could not find a way forward for the roles that were gradually being finalized.
"I still like acting very much, but after so many years, I have participated in many works and similar character settings, I began to think about what different looks and new ideas I can bring to the audience." So Lin Weijun chose to stop first and go The United States studied acting, and at the same time tried to change the environment and explore new and different things to distract myself from thinking. I was exposed to courses such as floral art, scented candles, and yoga, and thus sowed the seeds for the path of "yoga teacher".
Yoga practice is like a life experience. You must be prepared before you can move forward.
Recalling the time when he participated in the teacher class training, Lin Weijun said with a smile that he was always the one with the least standard movements in the class. Although she can now talk about the embarrassing things at that time as if she was talking and laughing, she can't hide the frustration she felt when she first started.
▲ Out of a pursuit of knowledge, Lin Weijun decided to join a teacher class to learn more about yoga after a few yoga classes. (Picture/Provided by Lin Weijun)
It turns out that Lin Weijun did not apply for the teaching class because he wanted to become a yoga teacher. He just hoped to have a deeper understanding of the sport of yoga. Comparing the classmates around her, most of them have a little bit of expertise in yoga and want to further obtain a teaching certificate before taking classes. Coupled with her status as a public figure, she feels even more pressure and is always worried that her movements will fall behind others. The teacher
later led told her that yoga cannot be done too hastily. Not only must the body be prepared, but the mind must also be well adjusted. For example, many people want to learn handstand movements, but often because "the body is not ready yet", the muscle strength is not enough to support the body, or "the mentality has not been adjusted well", the problem of inverting the body cannot be eliminated. Fear, etc., leading to failure of the action.
This can be said to be a brand new practice for Lin Weijun, who has always been impatient. It is not only applied to yoga, but also corresponds to life. Now she has overcome the competitive mentality of comparing herself to others and has become a professional teacher. She often tells her students that yoga is not an exercise where you can see changes immediately. You need to feel your body and take your time and patience. When one day you are ready physically, mentally and spiritually, you will definitely see the results!
Find a balance in the right state, and learn to make choices within limited circumstances
At the same time, Lin Weijun also shared that "surrender" is another important topic she learned in yoga, because a horizontal split movement made her understand that everyone is born with Their bones look different, and the movements they can make also have their own limits, which cannot be overcome by being stubborn and refusing to admit defeat. In the past, she was always too strong and wanted to do the best in everything, but now she has learned to let go at the right time and is willing to admit her shortcomings. Under limited circumstances, she no longer holds on tightly with both hands and knows how to make mistakes. It makes sense.
Currently, Lin Weijun arranges four days of teaching time per week. He keeps in mind the lessons of the teachers in the teaching class, tries his best to achieve a balance between teaching and self-practice, sticks to his heart within the scope of his ability, and does what he can. Of course, if she encounters a good script invitation, she will still hope to participate in the performance. Although she may have to leave her teaching position for several months during the filming period, it is inevitable that she will not be able to let go of the students in the class, but as mentioned above: " Since some things cannot be balanced, then let it go and make a choice! "
Find a comfortable and comfortable life, and a woman in her forties should love herself even more
Acting career and yoga are completely different existences for Lin Weijun. On the other hand, investing 20 I have been working hard on my career for many years, while on the other hand I have acquired new professional skills. She admitted that when she first decided to step away from the entertainment industry and spend more time on yoga, she did have the idea of staying in her comfort zone.
However, she changed her mind and thought that reaching 40 years old is almost half of her life. Even though acting is still her passion, it seems that it is time to try different new things, otherwise such a life seems too boring and boring. .
"Let go of your attachments and seize every opportunity in front of you" is Lin Weijun's open-minded outlook on life that changed after she came into contact with yoga. She does not set any goals that must be achieved, she only hopes to be able to move steadily in the future and find the most comfortable way for her. Enjoy the process in a comfortable way, and happily accept the final result. Breathe well and feel the feeling of being alive!
