Prelude to Class 3

I'm preparing to teach my third ever yoga class tomorrow! This time we will actually move, unlike my first classes where we held poses for 5 minutes each and I could sneak a glance at my notes easily. I will be subbing for Winifred's "Yoga for Recovery" class, which attracts a wide range of students--many beginners, some brand new. She has given me an amazing opportunity.

In preparation I just emailed my sequence to my brain trust and read about everything from foot anatomy to Patanjali to Tiger Woods' apparent return to Buddhism (I'm skeptical). At one point I had to let go and decided I probably know enough by now to not have to 'cram' for tomorrow as if it's some sort of final exam. I'm trying to land on a sequence that's relaxed but interesting. Soft, gooey, flowy, juicy. Appropriate for nighttime, too. Melting, not energizing. Ooh--writing that reminds me I don't have any forward folds! Something else to try to squeeze into the mix! Uh-oh.

I'm really hoping that the class will simply feel good. That's all I ask. For people to be happy in their own bodies. To feel a little more connected. To feel like everything is okay, even for just 90 minutes. I'm not going to push people to the limit; instead i'll just try to nurture a safe space. That's the feel Winifred creates. I'll let you know how it goes...