Class Observation #2

Class Observation #2

Class: Level 2
Class Date: 6/8/14
Teacher: Caitlin
Number of Participants: [forgot to write down number, but it was a large class]

Observations about the opening of class: 
The beginning of class introduced the theme, which was striking a…

karma class proposal

“By doing service, you purify the heart.” (Sutra 4.34). You get a broader outlook of life and you begin to feel a “one-ness” or unity of life.

There are many ways that we can utilize our time, intellect, and wealth for the betterment of others. This project is about…

“with modifications”

After (finally!) starting to attend upper-level classes regularly (should have asked to switch my work schedule a long, long time ago), I’m seeing what I’ve been missing. I certainly need to refine several arm balances and inversions, both of which will be covered in teacher training in just…

Class Observation #3

Class Observation #3

Class: Basics
Class Date: 6/21/14
Teacher: Lucille
Number of Participants: 17

stars are aligning

This car was in front of me for nearly whole drive home from week three, day two today. I’ll take it as a good sign.

letting go: easier said than done

Reflection Journal Assignment #4: Niyama Study

On first glance, I didn’t think ishvara pranidhana was at all applicable to my life. It immediately reminded me of the clichéd, frequently embroidered instruction to “let go and let God.” I never…