I suppose my yoga interests are similar to things like Sex, Drugs + Rock'n Roll. My Yoga practices consist of having fun with my body, relaxing my mind, flowing through postures while listening to exciting music and having a refreshing Kombucha after practice. My Kombucha and Yoga high really set the mood and make me want to go back and enjoy it over and over again.
Growing up I listened to Kim Mitchell, Guns'n Roses + fluttered around to Beauty + the Beast Music. I enjoyed the fun music and grooving to the tunes with my sassy little sister. The moves and passion for our musical rituals, really helped give us a daily high. We were fearless singers and dancers. The same pleasure and freedom is found when I practice/instructor yoga.
I think the idea behind Sex, Drugs + Rock'n Roll is the relationship between personal pleasure, freedom + thrill. Wild and loud music can really rev up ones engine. The thrill and danger of taking drugs can release any personal restraint or tension. The idea of leaving home and heading to University lets us all break free into the world. Whether or not it is legal to consume certain substances certain free-birds enjoy the experimentation. The same concepts can be discovered through the practice of Yoga.
It is liberating to move your body in a non-judgmental environment. A nice stretch and relaxation can bring new birth to your physical and emotional state. You can even practice asanas to loud music. I personally prefer the practice of Yoga + Sex over the drugs. The Rock’n Roll is something that can always be encorporated in my life.
Namaste sugar bullets
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Yoga-tude
Yoga rooms are always filled with excitement and new experiences. So much energy is ready to be exchanged. Sometimes negative energy finds its way into class. Individuals get frustrated or appear to be frustrated with something within the room.
Whether it is a personal practice, a community practice or guiding a practice the mood can change quickly when I allow negative energy to enter my mind. The mood can be easily uncomfortable if I bring in my personal issues. It is always a challenge to leave those at the door when you are really feeling down. An instructor can also make an assumption that the participants are not appreciating or choosing to judge the Yoga provided. There are numerous reasons for a bad yoga-tude but it is important to brush them off. Certain Yoga students have instruction preference, a specific style, or an instructor. Some really do not know how they ended up in a yoga practice and just feel completely uncomfortable. Before rushing to conclusions do you best to communicate with the apparent frustrated students. With out interrupting the entire class just giving personal attention to new students or uncomfortable students can really relieve the energy. Try your best not to give into the yoga-tude.
Do not give up on the people who enter your Yoga room for class. Some where deep down they wish to practice and his or her body is saying let me practice! The experience you provide to them may change his or her yoga-tude. If that uncomfortable students finds some benefit there is a high possibility that they shall return and find more peace within his or her own practice.
Try not to get caught up in your own yoga-tude and open yourself to the student who is struggling the most in class. If they look miserable- it does not hurt to just ask or help them out. Opening yourself to the student will make you more vulnerable. This may help open the communication lines and bring the student to a more comfortable level.
Good and bad experiences have come my way. One time I helped a student because I noticed he was very uncomfortable and he rolled up his mat and left. Other times students have approached me after class and thanked me for my guidance. It is somewhat unpredictable how people will react but giving your whole heart can only make you feel like you made an effort.
Say good-bye to your yoga-tude and hello to just plain old Yoga. much love. peace love + fangs. xx
Whether it is a personal practice, a community practice or guiding a practice the mood can change quickly when I allow negative energy to enter my mind. The mood can be easily uncomfortable if I bring in my personal issues. It is always a challenge to leave those at the door when you are really feeling down. An instructor can also make an assumption that the participants are not appreciating or choosing to judge the Yoga provided. There are numerous reasons for a bad yoga-tude but it is important to brush them off. Certain Yoga students have instruction preference, a specific style, or an instructor. Some really do not know how they ended up in a yoga practice and just feel completely uncomfortable. Before rushing to conclusions do you best to communicate with the apparent frustrated students. With out interrupting the entire class just giving personal attention to new students or uncomfortable students can really relieve the energy. Try your best not to give into the yoga-tude.
Do not give up on the people who enter your Yoga room for class. Some where deep down they wish to practice and his or her body is saying let me practice! The experience you provide to them may change his or her yoga-tude. If that uncomfortable students finds some benefit there is a high possibility that they shall return and find more peace within his or her own practice.
Try not to get caught up in your own yoga-tude and open yourself to the student who is struggling the most in class. If they look miserable- it does not hurt to just ask or help them out. Opening yourself to the student will make you more vulnerable. This may help open the communication lines and bring the student to a more comfortable level.
Good and bad experiences have come my way. One time I helped a student because I noticed he was very uncomfortable and he rolled up his mat and left. Other times students have approached me after class and thanked me for my guidance. It is somewhat unpredictable how people will react but giving your whole heart can only make you feel like you made an effort.
Say good-bye to your yoga-tude and hello to just plain old Yoga. much love. peace love + fangs. xx
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