Homework

pranayama experience — reflection journal assignment #9

Even as I make strides in the physical asana practice, the “quieter limbs” of yoga remain challenging. I believe I “successfully” meditated just once, years ago, and wound up unexpectedly crying from it. No tears, no gain?

the art of teaching

Reflection Journal Assignment #7

Recall a (non-yoga) teacher from your past. What qualities made them effective? What were the results on your learning? Which of their behaviors and skills do you value? What qualities do you hope to avoid as you become a teacher?

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…

Class Observation #3

Class Observation #3

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

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…

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…

class observation #1

Class: Level 1
Class Date: 5/26
Teacher: Allison
Number of Participants: 15

Observations about opening of class: 
*Announcements, then instructions to lie on back
*Focus on breathing and…

yama study

Reflection Journal Homework Assignment #3

For this reflection, we were asked to ponder one of the five yamas — how it’s played a role in our lives in the past and in the present, and any issues or difficulties we experience with it. At first, I struggled to find a yama to write…

changing habits (or trying)

Reflection Journal Homework Assignment #2

For this two-week stretch, we were asked to change an established habit. As a habit-loving, routine-loving, change-hating type of person, I found the exercise quite difficult. So difficult, in fact, that I tried…