Yoga For Vampires

In recent discovery of the show True Blood, I have decided that vampires need yoga too. Scheduling a class around midnight would be most accommodating. Give the vampires a chance to wake up, rejuvenate and find their way to the Yoga Studio. I have never met a vampire but from my vast True Blood knowledge it is obvious that they are in need of other activities. It might help cut down on the cruelty of the vamps in the nests. Different types of yoga will be made available to accommodate their mood and libido levels. It will also provide a neutral place for humans and vampire Americans to interact. More ideas to come. namaste. peace.

Friendly Faces in a Yoga Class

In teaching yoga many wonderful friends have come along. Over the past 3.5 years my best friends have come from my yoga community. Each time new and old students enter the studio I feel a sense of excitement. I love bringing new stretches and flows to each student in class. It is wonderful to see people's progression in the different asanas and to watch their expressions change as they grow into the yoga setting. A feeling of 'comfort and familiarity' is what my favourite yoga teacher and co-worker would say. Life is about going places and not feeling awkward. Letting the self-conscious go, even if it is just for the 75 minutes of practicing. The yoga community seems to be really growing in the city I live in. Our events and activities are rooted from the yoga communities we are developing. Change and life is always present. namaste people of the world.

Teaching from within

It is Wednesday and I am full of energy. I started of exhausted Sunday night and I have slowly been able to regain my crazy energy. Mondays I instruct three classes. My lack of energy made be extremely nervous to teach. I entered the class focused and chose to teach slowly. I based my class off my early morning energy level. Making sure to step off the mat and just instruct my students. The classes went well and they proved that I could still teach a class when my body was not 100% full. Our energy tanks can never be completely full, so it is good to practice at different levels.

Teaching in a slower class mode also seems to deliver a better product. I am forced to pay extra attention to my body and the students' reactions to the asanas. Teachers and students learn something new each class. Yoga is a powerful practice.

Balance

Find a way to do everything you love.

I personally need a significant amount of positive energy to meet people, to share ideas, to engage in a conversation, to love the people in my life and to guide yoga classes. My positive energy is derived by how I take care of my body. Taking the time to breath during a busy day is not an easy task but it clears the mind. Making sure you can get enough sleep each night requires discipline and it heals the physical body. Eating adequate nutrients requires organization but it replenishes and fuels the body. Motivating yourself to maintain your body's needs truly plays a significant role in your daily activity.

Sometimes a day of suffering through a weak mind and body does not teach you a strong enough lesson to quit your routine. The world has so many temptations that can be distracting and addictive. Learning to steer clear or restrict the amount of late night television, night clubs or online chatting are huge challenges. We all have our vices.

The minute I start practicing yoga with a community I find it really easy to let go of the extra things I desire. I find immediate release from my vices and simply desire the time and energy to practice. Yoga motivates me to find time when I am free from my daily responsibilities. Practicing Yoga is a my top motivator. Yoga is slowly teaching me how to find balance in my life.

Teaching too many Yoga Classes

My first blog entry has been inspired by my recent yoga teaching experience. As a full-time Graduate student I need to find balance between my practice, my teaching and my school work. Yesterday, I hit a wall.
I enjoy maintaining a physical lifestyle, however, it is important to maintain your energy levels. When proper bed time arrives this is when one should be drowsy and exhausted. Yesterday, I was drowsy and spent by 10:00 a.m. after my 80 minute bike ride. My yoga instruction suffered at 4:00 p.m. and I managed to complete no schoolwork. It was a day of rest.
I am now in search of finding balance. I want to keep teaching everywhere but I cannot be teaching semi-quality classes. My passion for teaching is rooted by my energetic approach to each class I instruct. My regular students are aware of this and sensed my awkward approach to class yesterday. I have two plans of action. I plan to limit the number of classes I teach per week. I plan to limit the amount of demonstration or practice I display while teaching. Life is full of learning from your different paths. Soon I know balance will present itself. How many classes should one instructor teach per week? How many classes should one instructor take?