In preparation for a major life change, I enrolled to complete yoga teacher certification at Maha Pura Yoga (www.carolynweatherson.com) and a pilates certification course through The Physical Mind Institute (www.themethodpilates.ca).
I finished the first two weekend, 50 hour certification course thus beginning my new road to yoga and wellness teaching and getting my 200 hour certification as a yoga teacher.....
There were a number of interesting items to this class. I was completely shocked to sit in a room with 5 other women who have all traveled to various parts of the world including some similar to where I have been. I don't normally find like minded woman in my daily life so this was a great start to the journey. The class was interesting and well taught and the written information was well presented and thorough. The practical portion was informative and supportive and I really enjoyed learning a couple of new meditations.
One of the meditations was about being in the moment. We took a walk and the only thing to do was listen to the birds, water and anything I could take in that was present on the path with us. I did find my mind wandering to what was for dinner, what had I not done at work that week and all those thoughts that are either past or future. Each time without recrimination I simply refocused on what was around me at that very second. I am finding that the most grounded I feel is when I can be present in the moment. Meditations are the type of thing where practice makes perfect and although perfect is not possible, perfectly you is!
I also realized that I have had some great yoga teachers over the years and my teaching will turn out to be a blend of their techniques. Every practice is a little different as is every teacher and this is where the real growth of your practice comes from. As I continue this journey I will add new meditations and yoga practices to this and share my growth.
I finished the first two weekend, 50 hour certification course thus beginning my new road to yoga and wellness teaching and getting my 200 hour certification as a yoga teacher.....
There were a number of interesting items to this class. I was completely shocked to sit in a room with 5 other women who have all traveled to various parts of the world including some similar to where I have been. I don't normally find like minded woman in my daily life so this was a great start to the journey. The class was interesting and well taught and the written information was well presented and thorough. The practical portion was informative and supportive and I really enjoyed learning a couple of new meditations.
One of the meditations was about being in the moment. We took a walk and the only thing to do was listen to the birds, water and anything I could take in that was present on the path with us. I did find my mind wandering to what was for dinner, what had I not done at work that week and all those thoughts that are either past or future. Each time without recrimination I simply refocused on what was around me at that very second. I am finding that the most grounded I feel is when I can be present in the moment. Meditations are the type of thing where practice makes perfect and although perfect is not possible, perfectly you is!
I also realized that I have had some great yoga teachers over the years and my teaching will turn out to be a blend of their techniques. Every practice is a little different as is every teacher and this is where the real growth of your practice comes from. As I continue this journey I will add new meditations and yoga practices to this and share my growth.