Hi pals,
This weekend I begin my first yoga teacher training with my dear teacher, Katchie Ananda (http://www.yogasangha.com/Yoga_Sangha/Home.html). It is going along swimmingly, and I dance between being devilishly excited, increasingly humbled, and absolutely terrified at the prospect of standing before a group of my peers with the intention of actually teaching them something...
For those of you who are interested, I am devoted to a practice of yoga called Anusara; it is a unique system because it weaves together community, philosophy, and strict alignment principles. This style of yoga appeals to me because it is rooted firmly in the "bigger picture;" that is, recognizing that although each of our individual experiences is unique, we are all connected via a power greater than ourselves, whatever name you might give it but which I will call "consciousness." I truly love this specific practice, because it is so much more than simply bending your body into crazy shapes or looking good in a pair of work out pants. If you follow all the principles laid out in this style, they will permeate your entire life and the way you greet each moment will shift.
I don't mean to get all hippy dippy on y'all, but I'm home alone on a Saturday night and my neighborhood buzzes around me as I try to process some of this mental energy flying around this space between my ears. It's been an intense couple of days. My teacher brings over 20 years of teaching experience to the table; as my peers and I practice teaching each other, I can't stop thinking about how much farther I have to go along this path.
So I'm going to practice being a good student, going deep into these centuries old traditions, meditating every day, being kind to my fellow man. If any of you are interested in practicing with me, I can honestly say there is nothing I could want more. Also, I am going to need to practice teaching! So feel free to come over for a private yoga lesson, I would love your feedback.
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