So, I do ask a bit more of these students than some other instructors teaching a Gentle class. Not, however, more than I believe they can handle (or progress to handle).
Well, at least one of them reads this blog, pretty regularly (you know who you are). So, now I know at least one will come to class knowing what I might have in mind for them -- which, yesterday, was to do some work on the forearms; maybe taking the feet off the ground, maybe not.
During the prep work, everyone looked strong. Their dolphin poses were well aligned, with shoulders and backs looking strong. So, I offered the opportunity. My theme yesterday was ahimsa (non-harming) - so an offering to take the feet off the floor seemed appropriate (letting them make the decision about feet off the floor). Some chose to, some chose not to.
I don't think I'll change the content of this blog (as in, don't write about what I think I'll teach). But, I did learn the ramifications of writing.
So, on to the Jail. That class was small in number (3) - the officer was not willing to fill out the class after some previous students were released (one of the challenges of this class - officers' cooperation). So, we worked again on the forearms, eventually taking the legs up into pinchamayurasana and, because they enjoyed it, we tried handstand. Probably good that the number was small -- with a group that's inexperienced with the pose and/or assisting (and that I cannot touch) I need to be able to pay close attention to what's happening in the room. One group of 3 was plenty.
One response from people (even those in Jail), is that these poses give them a sense of freedom, a renewed sense of power, and some fun -- even if they don't get their feet off the floor (or chair).
Enjoy Thursday,
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