tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446303689436279043.post1096331702187041990..comments2020-05-07T01:19:45.319-05:00Comments on A Journey into Health: Defining Myself as a Teacher of YogaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08812439834056510489noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446303689436279043.post-66991216668327125562014-07-10T16:05:32.335-05:002014-07-10T16:05:32.335-05:00Thanks Steve for your thoughts--perhaps you are ri...Thanks Steve for your thoughts--perhaps you are right! I know I personally feel I can let go in an Ashtanga class, when I'm mesmerized by the movement and the Sanskrit counting. Working on exploring this whole thing as a lesson, for sure.Kalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03506863612870635287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446303689436279043.post-73585110199976449362014-07-09T07:30:34.576-05:002014-07-09T07:30:34.576-05:00Kali - As a beginning student of yoga and a fairly...Kali - As a beginning student of yoga and a fairly experienced teacher of software development, I appreciate both slow and fast modes both as a teacher and a student.<br /><br />Fast sometimes allows a broader view and can fuel motivation. Fast can release endorphins and help us let go.<br /><br />Slow allows focus and mastery and builds foundations for further progress and insight.<br /><br />Both modes in yoga can help clear the mind but honestly for me it depends on the day what will be more effective.<br /><br />I know one teacher of yoga who is adept at working both modes in the same class. It can be breathtaking to experience her work. So maybe you are on the path to figuring out how to guide your students to move between the two modalities in a joyous and harmonious way.<br />Steve Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09832128998923679212noreply@blogger.com