tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13149662.post113725768017016159..comments2023-05-25T04:48:19.856-04:00Comments on Yoga Chickie: Yoga na do what??Yoga Chickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01370141306007721604noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13149662.post-1137396325854311452006-01-16T02:25:00.000-05:002006-01-16T02:25:00.000-05:00thanks for the post, yc...i am upsidedown90 on ezb...thanks for the post, yc...i am upsidedown90 on ezboard...and your perspective rocks.<BR/><BR/>I am currently in the position of "diligent student jones"---going out to teach ashtanga, after a few years under a senior teacher, without having been (yet) to mysore. (I've been practicing over five yrs and have some ashtanga intensives under my belt, and a yoga alliance training in vinyasa, too...)<BR/><BR/>notes -<BR/>1-senior teacher knows, and approves, and is writing me recommendations<BR/>2- I treasure this practice, and take it with me, and do my absolute best from what I DO know...and that's what i CAN give/do. <BR/><BR/>it is still teaching, with value, and integrity. <BR/><BR/>Thank you.<BR/><BR/>jessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13149662.post-1137335150151005402006-01-15T09:25:00.000-05:002006-01-15T09:25:00.000-05:00Lauren: Thanks for the advice. I hadn't thought ab...Lauren: Thanks for the advice. I hadn't thought about that and it really is a great idea!<BR/><BR/>Susan: Really, having a deep understanding of what yoga is, and having experienced the benefits, noticing the progressive change it has worked in your life is about enough of a gift you can share with your friend, whether you consider it a class or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13149662.post-1137280124954049892006-01-14T18:08:00.000-05:002006-01-14T18:08:00.000-05:00It's amazing me of few words could inspire such a ...It's amazing me of few words could inspire such a long post!<BR/>But you know I have been thinking that this is it. I am going to teach her. I may have only really been practicing ashtanga since last March, but my practice has been very consistent for 5 years and I have taken many workshops and I read incessantly. I have had classes where I know I am way more knowledgeable than the instructor. I get yoga. It totally changed my life. If I can bring that joy and enthusiasm to my friends life then what the heck. I'm in.Lees Lamarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03405350119148566356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13149662.post-1137266211770995952006-01-14T14:16:00.000-05:002006-01-14T14:16:00.000-05:00You could certainly show your friends the texts fr...You could certainly show your friends the texts from which you are working, and you could explore it together as a group...<BR/><BR/>That might be fun and useful...<BR/><BR/>LaurenYoga Chickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01370141306007721604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13149662.post-1137265557464225262006-01-14T14:05:00.000-05:002006-01-14T14:05:00.000-05:00Wow what a great post. I've been asked this same t...Wow what a great post. <BR/>I've been asked this same thing myself a few times. None of my friends had not heard about ashtanga before I told them about it, because there are no teachers in my island. Some of them have asked me to show them what it is in the form of teaching them a class. <BR/>Frankly, I would love to do it, for I get the feeling I would enjoy teaching and sharing what I know. Despite this, part of me knows it's not the time yet. I have some knowledge of anatomy (I'm studying Medicine) and although I'm not even close to proficient in many poses, I do have a consistent practice and am in the process of exploring the philosophical aspects of yoga. Ashtanga has really changed my life, and I'm amazed that squeezing a couple of hours of practice is now part of my daily routine. <BR/>However, I must face the facts: I haven't learnt yoga via the traditional way, i.e., in a class, with a teacher. I just read a few books and watched some instructional videos. I have never attended any workshop and a trip to Mysore still remains a dream at the moment. <BR/>In short: in my case it wouldn't be very honest to start teaching. But that's only because of my personal situation. I don't see why Susan can't teach her friend privately. In fact, it might be perfect for both: one would have the chance to develop her teaching skills; meanwhile, the other would get a nice intro to this style of yoga before deciding to continue under Susan's guidance or finding a certified/authorised teacher.<BR/>My apologies for such a looong comment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com