Humility
I went to sleep early last night (jet lag). I woke up this morning and I did a little yoga. And as I was having my morning ritual, I realized that I really didn't know what to teach. Usually I have a whole class theme planned, I've spent a while on it, got it all worked out, etc... And this morning I just pretty much rolled out of bed, into my morning and into my 9am class at Still.
Normally I would be freaked out but I just did my best.
And lord and behold, I had one of the best classes. I was open to the students, I even asked for request from a couple of them. I wasn't so focused and attached to my plan because I really didn't have any. I knew I wanted to do some heart openers but aside from that it was pretty organic.
And the lesson?
Don't freak out so much.
Be open to possibilities.
Be open to the students.
Be vulnerable. Be brave.
And have humility because ultimately it's not all up to me.
My theme was "Remember your worthiness."
Focus was shoulder loop
We did some suryas.
Standing poses with more focus on heart opening.
Vasistashana
Prasarita Padottanasana
Handstand,
Forearm Balance,
Headstand 1.
Pigeon
Pigeon with thigh stretch
Funky lunge with thigh stretch
Bridge
Urdhva
Urdhva with feet on the floor, toes against the base board of the wall (to keep feet from splaying apart)
Urdhva again without the wall
Tadasana to drop back, using the wall (from standing and from the floor).
Then urdhva and walk feet up the wall and spring back into a handstand to stand and flip over and do it again!
Really playful fun stuff.
Upavista Konasana
Parsva Upavista Konasana
Baddha Konasana
Seated meditation
Savasana
Anusara Poster Project Pose: Tadasana to Urdhva Dhanurasana
One more thing: I hope to not freak out so much before my classes. I really believe that I have created a lot of unnecessary stress from worrying so much. Students want a relaxed teacher. Someone who hasn't planned every single moment. I know for me it's a fine balance between planning and staying open. This whole thing is a work in progress! Our whole lives are a work in progress!!!
Comments