Ideas for yoga students and instructors. Things that challenge us each day. My experiences and insights.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Yoga Trunks
Monday, November 9, 2009
Yoga Introductions
Practicing with a group of Yogis does not require a formal introduction. A group can meet for the same purpose, Yoga, and find harmony through their breath, body and mind. Yoga is a great way to find equality; however, for new Yoga practitioners accepting all aspects of Yoga can be extremely foreign and uncomfortable.
Instructors can remind students to eliminate judgment from their thoughts. Encourage students to focus on their breath and the benefits from each asana. Using the students’ names and your words of encouragement, always help to brighten the comfort level. Students face challenges when presented a unfamiliar Yoga flow. Stepping out of your comfort zone has the possibility of making the flow competitive or uncomfortable. Humans just want to prove that they are strong enough or smart enough to follow the movement aspect of the class. Reminding the students of the Yoga purpose helps to reduce the competitive energy. Just by saying the students name will help personalize and remind the student that they are hear to practice Yoga, not to compete. Set the tone and try different class introductions.