As I did my personal practice of yoga today, it occurred to me how important it is for me to be exploring yoga for myself, in order to teach others. Think of the classic librarian, one who you could ask for a recommendation on a book and she would be able to walk past shelves, pause at one, continue on and carefully select the one she is thinking of, knowing exactly what it is you want and what the pages hold. She has had experiences with many books and from that can recommend them to you. My personal practice is helping me develop the skills that will give me the confidence with asanas to say 'Here, try this!' as well as helping me to continually be a student of yoga. I earned a bachelor's degree last year but I am quite certain I will always be a student at heart, and this opportunity to never stop learning is exciting.
Today I stood on my mat without a plan and just went with it, based on how I was feeling and what naturally should go next. It liked that I was able to come up with the routine and not have to follow anyone or a routine that I am familiar with. The other day I had to laugh at myself when I started a sentence to my husband with the words, "I think I feel..." because it was just so me! Well, which is it, thinking or feeling?? I have that inward battle sometimes and I like that a personal practice gets me into the 'feel' zone. Don't worry about doing the exact same asanas on each side. You will feel it as you switch sides. Don't worry too much about what comes next. You will feel it come! Often, on the yoga mat and off, my brain is maybe a little too much involved and things get muddled, so I love this chance to just mute the thoughts and feel.
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