Yoga

I taught yoga for 12 years, 4 or 5 classes a week, from 2002 through 2013, plus school and community events. It was a natural fit for an old physical education student, someone who loves guiding people into inner awareness and meditation, and loves teaching. I enjoyed bringing the physical dimension into my work with people, helping people learn how to move from core body strength and optimal alignment, loosen tight body areas, and develop new habits of moving in our bodies the way they are designed to. For someone who has pursued a deeper path in life, it was a way to help people learn to sit with their inner stillness, listen to their body wisdom and true inner voice, and develop a greater balance between body, mind and spirit.

I soon realized how much people in this society need to learn the skill of deep relaxation, the place where our body rests fully and heals itself. Most people also need to learn how to breathe optimally, which is always life transforming. Learning to live in optimal balance between body, mind and spirit has always been my passion.

I also taught yoga to children and teens, helping children develop body awareness, focus and concentration, balance, co-ordination and strength, and inner stillness and quiet. I enjoyed kids creativity and ability to have fun with yoga poses. Children are often told to calm down, but not given instruction in how to relax, be aware of different inner states, or self-soothe. Teaching yoga in elementary schools, to high school physical education classes, and to community groups was definitely rewarding.