This post could bear the alternate title “Practicing what I preach, yo!” In class, I often encourage yogis to listen to their inner guides, to follow their own breath, to bring themselves into each posture. Well, last week I finally had a chance to practice this myself.
For the past year and a half, I have taught a power vinyasa flow class. I was encouraged to follow a certain model in this class (quick transitions, no holding postures, lots of sweat). This went along fine, though I always felt like I was teaching someone else’s class, even though I brought all of my other elements to the class (pranayama, philosophy, subtle-body talk and the like). And although this style of asana practice is very popular in Seattle, this particular class of mine was not as popular as my mellow-flow classes. Well, last week I let go of what I thought I “should” do in this class and just taught the way I practice… and you know what?! it was perfect. Just what students needed, wanted, and enjoyed.
“No kidding,” you might be saying, or “duh,” but this class just completely opened up for me.
And for that, I am grateful!
Namaste, k
divine…..a small story for you….
A child is walking in the garden holding one finger of mother, happy enjoying the breeze, inquires suddenly , why I like holding your hand ?. Mom answers as we transfer the data in the computer as this is data transfer of love between us . Child inquires again,this breeze is touching us , what is that?
Mom answers that is the data transfer of love between you and cosmic intelligence.
Child inquires again , what is the cosmic intelligence ?
Mom answers , breath is a union between you and cosmic intelligence , now go and play,let me watch you both together.
beautiful story! data transfer, indeed!
Good for you! Very motivating! I have many days where I am naturally “just me” and proud of it. But on those days when I’m not quite in synch and a little sensitive, I forget that its just good to be me! Thanks for the reminder!
Jodi, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Santosha abounds!
Om shanti om!