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Sunday, 10 January 2016

We're all students

Source: kettering 50plus adventure club
Before I became a yoga teacher, I found it difficult to work on much of a home practice, but my Thursday evening class was sacrosanct. I rarely missed a week. Then I qualified. Now my home practice is daily, but I find it hard to get to a regular class. Certainly I go to plenty of IST days, but that's not the same thing at all.

That's why I'm grateful to teachers like Carrie who let me drop in and out of their classes. I don't often say that I'm a teacher when I attend as a participant (unless some asks the direct question), because I don't want to draw attention to myself. I don't want special treatment and I don't want people to watch me to see how I'm getting on. I like to sneak in at the back and do my thing.

I'm also lucky enough to have two regular students in my class, Angela and Claire, who are doing their teacher training at the moment. They pick my brains sometimes, which keeps me on my toes, but they are also a useful source of updated information and fresh perspectives on everything I thought I knew.

It doesn't matter how long you've been practising, there's always something to learn.
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8 comments:

  1. MariaWednesday, January 13, 2016

    I enjoy learning, and always seek the good in whatever I do, even when it feels like an ordeal!
    I used to see a lady in the changing rooms who was a yoga teacher elsewhere, she said she had to get away from where she regularly taught too.

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    1. Julia ThorleyWednesday, January 13, 2016

      It's not just me then! Thanks for taking the time to comment, Maria.

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  2. Stephanie FarisWednesday, January 13, 2016

    I imagine you aren't the only one who drops in and out of classes! I worked with a woman who taught step class at the Y and whenever my sister would come to town, she'd take her classes, then not go again for another year. I'm more of a walker, so I'd spend two hours on the walking track while my sister took back-to-back classes. (My sister is a little weight obsessed, if you're wondering!)

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    1. Julia ThorleyWednesday, January 13, 2016

      Intention is everything Stephanie, but back-to-back classes: wow! Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. Crystal CollierWednesday, January 13, 2016

    My son just started into yoga (to help with posture and back alignment). I'll admit, I'm terrible. If other people are watching at all, I'm a total wreck and can't focus. Youtube and tutorials are my friends. ;)

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    1. Julia ThorleyWednesday, January 13, 2016

      Of course, nobody really watches anybody else. We're all too busy doing own thing. But yes, there's a lot of good stuff on You Tube.

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  4. HaddockThursday, February 18, 2016

    Had been to yoga classes in different places and always admired the dedication with which they (the teachers) conduct the classes. They are not in it for the money, but want each and every one to do it the right way to get maximum benefit.

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    1. Julia ThorleyThursday, February 18, 2016

      Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.

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