This weekend, the group of students are really getting into the groove of things. We are understanding the organization of the days, and the knowledge of the practice is gathering speed. It amazes me when the yoga teacher throws out a question (which plane are you concerned with right now in regards to your pelvis?), and we all answer in perfect unison and conviction, it just amazes me. Only 4 days, and it is just amazing how much I have learned.
I have both fear and excitement in this process. I am so excited to get the ball rolling in becoming a teacher, and I almost feel impatience to just get it all over with and start teaching! However, yesterday, I tried to teach another student how to stand in Tadasana, and I barely made it through! Yowza. Uttitha Hastasana in Tadasana is Mountain Pose with Extended Arms (basically standing straight with your arms overhead). You'd think it would be easy! But there is SO much behind it! You have to discuss the foundation (what is touching the ground; feet, hands), and then go through the other platforms (pelvis, to protect the lower back, and the shoulders, to protect the neck). And there is so much within just that! I know I'll learn it, I just need to keep practicing.
If you'd like a free yoga session, just let me know! It may be shaky (hence the free), but it will help me get the next level of being a teacher!!
In : Teacher Training
I have been practicing the art of Yoga for the past 5 years. My passion started in Los Angeles, when I gained the courage to take a beginner's class at my boldly large Bodies in Motion gym. Although I had literally no clue with a sun salutation was, and the rest of the group seemed to be experts on the subject, I was incredibly pleased with the experience. I noticed immediately that my gymnast background allowed me more flexibility and strength, which encouraged me to continue. After practicing for about a year consistently, I made the decision to move to Tahoe, and ended up losing my consistent practice. This was due to the fact that every free day I had, I spent skiing, or, in the summer, booze cruising on the river (I was 21, after all). There also weren't that many places to practice, and I didn't find excitement in any of the places I did try. After making a huge decision to move to the bay area to obtain a real life-changing career, I started up a regular practice at Ubuntu in Napa along with a couple other studios in the area, and my passion grew and grew over the following two years. And this brings me to this moment; this very moment! I have anticipated this day, September 18th, 2010, for too many months to count. I have started my Yoga teacher training! Practicing at YogaWorks in Larskpur, I am embarking on an amazingly beautiful journey! Here is my story as my move forward into the yoga teacher world...
