Besides my failure of overcoming the Wi-Fi addiction, last week routines went well.
Our ashram had a 2-day event: two Swamis were here to give treatment to ill people. The place was packed, we had to stay upstairs for our breakfast and fruit time. This ashram is a certified Ayurveda centre so whatever prescription people got, they would buy from here. It's another way for the ashram to earn some income. Avelino did ask for treatment on his aching joint too.
The Kriyas, Asanas, Pranayamas training were increased with new ways, new advanced poses each day... But I avoided all since I know My limitation, I just stayed with what I have learned previously and tried to practise or refine those poses like Headstand and Crow...I asked my teachers to let me use the wall because they will not be around when I get home. So now I seem doing the Headstand OK at the wall :) I fell backward once in the middle of the room when i tried to do it on my own, thanks God I didn't break my neck! Never again. I am content just to take away only what I learned, no regrets.
We were assigned to teach another class called Beginner's class but I disagreed with Bhooma in some of the poses on his list like Shouderstand, Plough??? He even assigned me a session that I was supposed to demonstrate the Headstand pose to the 4 in my group who already into Scorpion. Huh? He gotta be kidding me! I spoke up that I only teach what I know, and HS is not one of them! He had to talk to another student to switch her session with mine. Sigh! I wouldn't teach my Beginner class with his list! I would call his class a Progressive Class (like 8-week training)
On the plus side, these teaching practice classes gave my neck 5 days rest from Bhooma's afternoon master classes. I won't push my body anymore. I have learned the techniques to do and to teach. I am OK with what I gained from this course.
Yesterday we did a Kids Yoga class, it was fun to release all human tensions from no Wi-Fi days. I know now that I was not alone in this "addiction". They just didn't show their emotions as I did :p)
This morning we did a Pregnancy Yoga class, everyone had to put a pillow or anything that made us look pregnant. It was hilarious! No pics from me though.
Well as of today--Wed, we have two more days of training. I will be at the airport on early Fri to pick up G (my best moment:) Sat will be graduation day and a feast to follow.
As Bhooma and his team will leave the ashram on Sat afternoon, G and I will stay couple more days to figure out a plan for our holiday together. The group will all go separate ways but the memories will stay with everyone of us. I am glad I completed the course the best I could, and grateful for the teaching and all yin/Yang experiences ;)
Reflection and evaluation will come later when I get home. It's time to have fun!!!
We were assigned to teach another class called Beginner's class but I disagreed with Bhooma in some of the poses on his list like Shouderstand, Plough??? He even assigned me a session that I was supposed to demonstrate the Headstand pose to the 4 in my group who already into Scorpion. Huh? He gotta be kidding me! I spoke up that I only teach what I know, and HS is not one of them! He had to talk to another student to switch her session with mine. Sigh! I wouldn't teach my Beginner class with his list! I would call his class a Progressive Class (like 8-week training)
On the plus side, these teaching practice classes gave my neck 5 days rest from Bhooma's afternoon master classes. I won't push my body anymore. I have learned the techniques to do and to teach. I am OK with what I gained from this course.
Yesterday we did a Kids Yoga class, it was fun to release all human tensions from no Wi-Fi days. I know now that I was not alone in this "addiction". They just didn't show their emotions as I did :p)
This morning we did a Pregnancy Yoga class, everyone had to put a pillow or anything that made us look pregnant. It was hilarious! No pics from me though.
Well as of today--Wed, we have two more days of training. I will be at the airport on early Fri to pick up G (my best moment:) Sat will be graduation day and a feast to follow.
Reflection and evaluation will come later when I get home. It's time to have fun!!!
You were just right to teach what you know. That's what makes a good teacher. There is nothing wrong with limitations. We all have them. I am so happy that you didn't injury your neck. The wall is good. It keeps us safe. Beginners class means that the teacher takes them from the beginning at whatever speed the class needs. You are an expert at that. I am glad that you didn't get persuaded otherwise. That just leads to frustration with everyone. I remember some lessons that I rushed forward too much and my students showed me by their behaviour and their work that they were not ready. Well, I said to myself, "I won't do that again!" Good luck with the rest of your "ying/yang experiences". Here comes the fun. Ha ha. All the best. Eleanor
ReplyDeleteI so enjoyed your graduation photos. Looking forward to more of them with you in them. G had a wonderful smile on his face on his arrival and when he got that lovely meal. He was so happy to be there with you, I'm sure. Your smile must have been even bigger. :) Eleanor
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