It has truly been a hectic time over the past 3 months. Between holidays, a couple short get-aways with husband, and my increased teaching schedule after Jan. 1, I have often felt like I need a white board in my car telling me where I must be at what time.
Well, not to bore you with those details. I will tell you about a great book I read in preparation for one of the trainings -- "Functional Anatomy of Yoga" by David Keil. Rarely am I able to read a book like this cover-to-cover; but, this one I did. And, it presented anatomy in a different way than I had experienced. Lots of information on the structure of the body, but also lots of follow-up information on how the body (and its structure) is influenced by our yoga practice. Highly recommend.
Teaching 7 classes each week (3 different studios) is not how I thought I'd be spending my 66th year.
And, I have developed a bit of a reputation. Who knew that people read your bios on your website or on the studio website? Who knew that people talk about you and your teaching? Well, I must say I hoped they were reading about me, and I hoped my reputation was a good one; but I came face to face with it a couple weeks ago. Here's what I heard:
"I've read all about you on your website; I know when you started yoga, etc., etc., etc."
"You're the one!" As in (they explained), you're the one who makes students do what you have asked of them (or, at least, a modification).
All this to say that, at age 66, I am finally being sought out. What a great feeling! I am grateful.
I WROTE THE PREVIOUS PARAGRAPHS ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO; SO LET'S FAST FORWARD AGAIN:
I continue to teach 7 classes each week, and I am now into week 3 of the teacher training that I am the lead instructor for. All, so far, is going smoothly. My classes are well populated in one studio, moderately populated in another, and - well - let's hope the 2 new classes grow over the coming months.
As for the teacher training, I could not have asked for a greater group of future teachers to work with. They are enthusiastic, participative, reading and doing all that I ask. I took a page from my teachers, and began a FB page for our group (it's 'secret'). On that page, we share information. I worried it may just be a one-way communication tool, but find that everyone in the training is using it, contributing, and participating. Be still my heart!!!
Tomorrow, I travel to Austin for Desiree Rumbaugh's (& others) Second Annual Kindred Spirits Reunion. It's a gathering of current and former Anusara students and teachers. My first time and I am looking forward to just being a sponge for most of the sessions, soaking up a lot of good stuff.
All in all, 2016 is shaping up well. I hope you are having a good start to 'sweet sixteen', also.
Take care and enjoy your weekend,
