My husband is a pre-med student and I don't know why I didn't know this until now, but his university offers free yoga classes to students and their spouses. Wow! I decided to see what it was like, and even though I've been to many classes, it still amazed me how jittery I felt walking to a new class in a new location with a teacher I don't know. Even with my training as an instructor I was a little nervous walking in! How many other people would be there? Was I supposed to bring my own mat? What room was it in on the fifth floor? Were they doing a series of classes that I would be barging in on? Of course as soon as I got there and rolled a mat out (which they did provide!) I was immediately comfortable and so glad I went! It was a great reminder of that 'new student' feeling that it is important to be sensitive of as a teacher. A perfect lesson in compassion.
The morning sun was pleasantly shining through the east windows and we did a sun salutation that was just as welcoming. I love trying new classes and getting to experience another teacher's style!
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