May 10, 2011 ( Categories Philosophy, Yoga | Tags: beginner, new, teacher, yoga student )
I get on the mat as a student, for the first time in weeks. My body has been crying out for this! Literally. Finally, it’s time to listen. The guy next to me does some impressive warm-ups. I feel self conscious as I stretch my quads out in what could be interpreted as showing off. [...]
December 3, 2010 ( Categories Community, Yoga | Tags: good, teacher, Yoga, yoga teachers )
Is it skill, experience, compassion, attitude, or something else? I’ve always found the best yoga teachers are the ones who make me want to give them a big hug after the class ends! In my short time as a yoga teacher I’ve come across many different teachers, some incredibly humble and gifted and others the [...]
March 15, 2010 ( Categories Yoga | Tags: beginner, choose, class, hatha, new, newbie, teacher, Yoga )
Hi Casey! So I’ve been thinking about starting to go to a yoga class, but I really don’t know what to look for or where to start! I’m really really not that fit or strong, and you talk about many different types of yoga so I’m a bit confused. Can you give me any advice? [...]