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awakening the teacher within /curriculum
the heart of teaching
| The practice of developing oneself as a teach is a concurrent river to the practice of asana itself. When we are on the mat, the practice commands and invites us to listen, to observe, to taste, to feel the pulse of yoga. When we align ourselves with that pulse, we align ourselves with Grace and allow her music to pour through us. From there, teaching unfolds as naturally and simply as the breath itself. |
the tools of teaching from the heart
| • language: poetic, commanding, inviting, rhythmic | |
| • courage: to speak authentically | |
| • vision: to see beauty unfolding | |
| • architecture: refining the eye of alignment | |
| • silence: the grace and challenge of keeping quiet | |
| • structure: the art of sequencing | |
| • lyrical ground: carrying a theme through class | |
| • touch: refining hands on adjustments | |
| • spontaneity: showing up for the moment | |
| • vulnerability: looking within with transparency | |
| • reflection: restorative yoga, pranayama, meditation |
the heart of philosphy
| • Rajanika Tantra Philosophy | |
| • 5 Koshas | |
| • Yamas and Niyamas | |
| • The Wheel of Yoga | |
| • The Eight Limbs |
the four aspects of tantric sadhana
| dharma: wisdom, beauty | |
| artha: material welfare | |
| kama: pleasure | |
| moksha: liberation | |
| Is your desire for worldly success interfering with your dharma? | |
| Is your desire for pleasure interfering with you liberation? | |
| How do you balance these four aspects of your life as a yoga teacher? |
our work together
| Through teaching exercises and round
table discussions we will explore where each teacher is now and
investigate how to move toward full potential. We will look at
the questions that are most compelling for each teacher and prompt
further questions and explorations. As a group we will explore Yoga philosophy, in Classical, Non-dualist and Rajanika Tantra expressions, and use the ground of these traditions as a foundation for recognizing and guiding students into the divine current of the heart of wisdom. We will also emphasize the five koshas of the being and the physical, emotional, and causal bodies as a model of the whole person and a paradigm which maintains the depth of the teaching and prevents superficial practice. Special guest lecturers are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons - these names will be announced shortly. Lastly, we will take a courageous look at the Shadow Side of teaching, including issues such as Projection, Transference, Power, Sexuality, the reality of Sadhana in the mainstream and in the marketplace, Boundaries, Financial Realities and sustaining Joy while doing Business. |