This weekend focused on change. Getting rid of worn out habitual behaviors to make way for new experiences. Being open and willing to explore beneficial opportunities is the theme for this autumn equinox. In addition to teaching more yoga and fitness classes, I hosted my first yoga hike and sound bath on Saturday September 21. We started at the trail head and by pulled a rock from a bag that I brought with me which represented something to get rid of. While holding the rock, hold the thought/habit/mindset/grief/etc. that you are ready to release. As we walked along the trail the rock was released or dropped whenever it seemed right.
We approached the area of the sound bath and completed some restorative yoga poses, then I asked participants to think about something they want to work toward, to bring balance in their life or just to focus on during the coming months. A deck of oracle cards were spread out on a blanket. The card pulled from the deck would be their focus during the sound bath. Glass beads were offered and taken as a representation of what to take away from today’s experience and to use it when they lose sight of their intention.
Overall the intent of the day was achieved with some participants asking when the next yoga hike will be scheduled!
After teaching yoga in the park, which will sadly end next week because of the seasonal change, I completed another yoga mala to observe the equinox. See Yoga Mala – 108 Surya Namaskar for details. Each time I complete a yoga mala, I see and feel how much I have progressed in my own practice. I was able to keep a similar pace as the instructors which I couldn’t do the last two times I completed a yoga mala. Teaching yoga can sometimes interfere with an instructor’s personal asana practice so when I have the opportunity to take a class or workshop I will and I’m always glad I did. Taking more classes and workshops with other teachers and studios is another goal for me in the coming months.
Return 2 Center: Yoga 