Tuning to the Teacher Within, Day 2

Day 2 of SLO

I had such a sweet day.
I woke up to home made blueberry muffins.
And Steve made me a latte.

Lisa scheduled me an 11 o'clock massage with Randy.
WOW.

Brett of the Smiling Dog Cafe made me a burrito.

Heaven.

So starting class at 2:00 felt like the easiest thing ever.

We circled to begin.
1. Response to "Effort Effect" Article which was assigned as homework.
Lots of connections and good questions about feeling like we are both at times.
Good point made by P that some respond to the reverse of being told that they will never make it.

2. My response to last night
I suggested that the main question of the group is:
How do I connect more deeply?

Some discussion on this.

3. I introduced the Right and Left Brain Topic of discussion.
I assigned the Jill Taylor video for homework:
http://www.ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_s_powerful_stroke_of_insight.html

And weaved it towards the job of a yoga teacher.
Talking about all the balance of Left and Right that goes on in teaching and in practice.

Then there were some questions:
- Do I bring up politics in class?

S's sharing of feeling connected to the teaching and wanting to share them, guided us to talking about Recording and Sharing our Teachings.
This stirred up some resistances and fears.
So that was cool.
I am grateful cuz I will present it softer next time.

4. Assigned Teaching to Learn Homework.
Thought about assigning Lineage Homework, but felt like too much.

We talked for about an hour.

So, we began practice around 3.
Focusing on the Elements and moving towards Handstand.

Opening
Sukhasana, Foreword Fold and Side Bending

Transition to Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing

Schiffmann Style Hokey Pokey
Full Body Shaking

Heart Prana Pounding
Heart Hand Prana Extension

Tadasana with Grounding

LAM
Sun to
Sequence 1
Lunge
Dog
Lunge
Uttanasana
Utkatasana

Tadasana

VAM
Sun to Sequence 2
Lunge
Twisting Lunge
Hammock
Lunge
Dog

Plank
All Fours
Easy Side Plank Both Sides
Childs Pose

Plank
Dog

Repeat Sequence 2 Other Side

Uttanasana
Utkatasana

Tadasana
Utthita Tadasana
RAM
Sun to Sequence 3
Lunge
Crescent Moon
3 Legged Dog
Dog

Repeat Sequence 3 Other Side

Vinyasa 1
Plank
Baby Cobra
Locust
Cobra
Windshield Wiper
Rocket Cat

Plank
Dog

Uttanasana
Utkatasana
Tadasana

YAM
Sun to Sequence 4
Lunge
Hammock
Warrior 2 Dance
Warrior 2
Lunge
3 Legged Dog

Dog

Repeat Sequence 4 Other Side

Side Plank Both Sides

Dog

Vinyasa 2
Plank
baby Cobra
Locust with Bind
Windshield Wiper
Rocket Cat

Plank
Dog

Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing

Transition to Walls
Half Handstand Play

Half Handstand Play with Partners

Handstand Play
Practice Assisting


Bridge
Rest (internal HAM)
Bridge

Knees to Chest
Easy Spinal Twist Both Side

Savasana

Sit Together.


Then we ate together.  Brett made us a fantastic meal of Acorn Squash Soup, Quinoa Salad and Raw Strawberry Crumble.
Sharing a meal together allowed for more sharing and connection.
3 hours x 3 times is so short.
I am so grateful to Lisa and Brett for allowing us more time together.