It's my third day of my yoga teacher training, and I am in absolute heaven! 3 hours a day of yoga; breath work; meditation; philosophy of yoga, life and consciousness; anatomy; documentaries; learning to teach... Most of it is how I would want to spend my free time, so it's like being on retreat more than "training" or "school".
The 3 teachers are extremely different in their teaching styles. One of our teachers, an Indian, who is very traditional, is very focused on accuracy of the postures and correct alignment, and very much into breath work. He is in Love with the new age yoga style, and having an indian relate to yoga in this way is so beautiful. Another teacher, also from India, but who is more traditional, is focused on holding postures and bringing awareness into the mind/body to observe. He is in love with the traditional yoga, the vedas and sutras and it is deeply moving. The third, western gal, is focused on free flow and listening to your body and giving space for us to find our own proper alignment. Every style is totally unique and they are all perfect for me. I really love all the ways of yoga.
We all went out for dinner last night and were hysterical the whole time laughing. What a great opportunity to get to know some local Indians. We all get along so well, and it's really a fresh perspective in life.
We are finally seeing some sun here.. It's been unseasonably cold and rainy... Not so fun to do yoga at 6:30 am in 40 degree weather... The mornings and evenings are still quite cold, but the days are warm and beautiful!
So, yes, yoga is going great... I'm sure I chose the perfect course for me. What a rich and beautiful practice in its original and true form, which is not just the asanas or poses... But every moment of life is yoga. From your meditations, to your work and chores. The poses, although good for health, are just a physical expression of your inner experience... Gaining strength, flexibility, forgiveness, patience, compassion, attention, concentration, and breathing(!) in all aspects of our lives. Giving, is yoga (karma yoga), caring for your family; planet; animals... Yoga (Bhakti); contemplation is yoga (raja yoga).... Yoga is a state of mind, of heart, of body and soul... It is irrelevant of age, health, ability, size... Yoga is our nature. It's the movement of life. WE.. Are yoga...
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