Time for a pause
As it has become clear that physical distancing measures are going to last an undetermined length of time, I feel the need to pause and reflect on the best path forwards. To do this, I need some time away from teaching the live classes to create space and clarity. Taking this time to vision a long-range plan and put it into action will create a solid foundation from which I can best serve our Yoga community. For home practice inspiration check out the resource library for an ever expanding choice of practice videos.
I greatly admire Pema Chodron and very often use her teachings as the basis for reflection during classes. The practice of Yoga reaches beyond the borders of the mat and touches all aspects of our lives. What if we approach the situation that we find ourselves in with the same curiosity and compassion that we layer into each Yoga practice?
Pema Chodron says:
"When you open yourself to the continually changing, impermanent, dynamic nature of your own being and of reality, you increase your capacity to love and care about other people and your capacity to not be afraid. You're able to keep your eyes open, your heart open, and your mind open. And you notice when you get caught up in prejudice, bias, and aggression. You develop an enthusiasm for no longer watering those negative seeds, from now until the day you die. And, you begin to think of your life as offering endless opportunities to start to do things differently.”
I greatly admire Pema Chodron and very often use her teachings as the basis for reflection during classes. The practice of Yoga reaches beyond the borders of the mat and touches all aspects of our lives. What if we approach the situation that we find ourselves in with the same curiosity and compassion that we layer into each Yoga practice?
Pema Chodron says:
"When you open yourself to the continually changing, impermanent, dynamic nature of your own being and of reality, you increase your capacity to love and care about other people and your capacity to not be afraid. You're able to keep your eyes open, your heart open, and your mind open. And you notice when you get caught up in prejudice, bias, and aggression. You develop an enthusiasm for no longer watering those negative seeds, from now until the day you die. And, you begin to think of your life as offering endless opportunities to start to do things differently.”