"Now where?" seems to be the consistent question this year. It's either north or south; this time south. Housesitter will arrive in a little bit and I will head off to visit son and his family. To complicate matters, there is some work being done on our house -- kind of a logistical nightmare, but end results will be good.
The week and weekend workshop ended on a satisfying note yesterday. I felt great all week. None of those nagging 'why am I here' thoughts or 'am I good enough'. It was a good week and I felt I belonged all the way through, that I am good enough.
Similarly, the weekend workshop was a nice finish. After a full week of asana (5-6 hours every day), wisdom had stepped in and caused me to sign up for the Mixed Level (definitely the 'lighter' session). So glad to have done that. I could practice, I could absorb a few more teaching tips, and I could enjoy poses that were well within my range. For me, a good finish -- kind of like that last ski run that goes really well; or the last golf shot that 'sings' through the air. To finish feeling good is always the best.
We went to see the Doobie Brothers last night. As we drove home, I had my first 'hit' of being truly tired. That kind of tired that causes you to be irritable. Well, I thought, I have been going about non-stop for 7 days -- 12-hour days, driving up to Park City and back each day, listening, studying, practicing inbetween those journeys up the canyon and back. No naps this past week! I guess I ought to be a bit tired.
I am anxious, though, to put what I learned into action as I teach. I did teach one private this week, and I was able to use one of our teachings -- to look at the bigger picture, before focusing in on the issue that brings the student in. JF told us to look at the whole -- for example, a stiff neck most likely is emanating from a shoulder issue. If I just work on the student's neck, I may not solve the problem. So, I step back, do an overview, hone in, overview again, hone in -- another one of those pulsations, I think.
Well, lots to do before housesitter arrives.
If you are a student in one of my classes -- I will be back next week. Know that I am missing you!
Have a great week,
About Me
- Leslie Salmon
- Fallbrook, California
- I have been teaching yoga since 2003 (and began my yoga practice in 1998 at the age of 48). I have maintained E-RYT 500 status with Yoga Alliance since 2007, and in 2013 received my Certification through the Anusara School of Hatha Yoga. In classes, I love to to hear people remark - "I didn't know I could do that!" or "Why do I work so hard, yet feel so good?". When not teaching or practicing yoga, time spent with husband, Grand-Dudes and family, and friends is time well spent. Learning, whether it be from a philosophy scholar, an asana teacher or from my students, is a life-long process -- all have lessons to offer me. I am listening - with space in my heart and mind - to all the voices around me. Thank you for reading.
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