For 11/19/23

I love our discussions about anatomy that step away from the literal anatomy and move into a spiritual realm. Today did that for me. Though confusing, the whole microcosm vs. macrocosm and then the reverse was an intriguingly different way to think about that we are created by God, God is within us, and we…

For Saturday 11/18/23

I was energized by the discussion about "takeaways" from the Yoga Anatomy lessons on the breath. It's fascinating and has led me to begin reevaluating how I cue about breathing when I teach. This will be an ongoing enhancement to my personal and teacher journey. I was taken aback by the thought that we were…

For Friday 11/17/23

Relating "where" we are with regard to everything going on in the world as we think about the 8 limbs. This is so overwhelming and hard to look at, yet I can't allow myself to turn away. When I spoke all I was able to do was give bullet points for each of the limbs.…

Combined for 10/21 and 22

I was only able to attend yesterday from 12 to 1:45, so I am combining my blog post for the two days. Yesterday I was reminded about the concept of thinking outside the box and how that process can change over time and based on context. The 9 dots activity was not new to me.…

The Sutras and Pranayama

What an evening! First of all, I didn't know how present I would be because I had just arrived at my son's house immediately before class started; and I had trouble even getting on the internet. Plus I knew my granddaughter would be home soon and I wouldn't get to see her much because of…

So much to share!

I hope I'm writing in the correct space. If not, I'll at least be able to get back to copy and paste somewhere else. This weekend has been overwhelming in the best possible way, opening new pathways from the place where I am standing. Dr. Stephanie and the entire conversation around yoga anatomy completely blew…

Unconditional Love / Raja Yoga / Accountable Relationships

This was a long, but beautiful day. I appreciated bringing in movement to begin, and then meditation to end. They were nice bookends to a day of discovery as we discussed topics that weren't new to me, but I came away with new perspectives. Exploring the concepts of HOW to be in relationship and community,…

First Day of School!!

Damn!! I just typed 3 paragraphs and then accidentally erased it! Oh well, here goes again. Lol, it will probably be shorter this time. Last night was magical. It was old friends that I want to know better. It was new friends who I also want to know better. It was the community I have…

Catching up on orientation

After spending most of the day watching/listening to the recording I'm even more excited about this new leg of my yoga journey. I spent most of the time with it in my hammock out on my patio so I didn't take notes in the moment(s). I felt a bit out of the converstion though, whenever…