As I delve deeper into my inquiry, I realize it is evolving. I want to place more focus on how I can currently become a better space holder and create additional offerings while developing my website. I intend to use this platform to reflect on my teaching practices for the week and explore ways to grow. The best way for me to grow is to continue learning. So, I set my intention for the week to attend, practice, and conduct my own offerings to observe their impact on others and to be inspired.
This week, I taught four yoga classes, attended two dance sessions, provided two Ayurvedic Abyhanga massages, engaged in two nature meditations, participated in one yoga class, and attended a dance performance at the Royal Theatre.
During my yoga classes, I focused on teaching hanumanasana (the splits). It served as a peak pose, and I began with a warm-up to create space in the hamstrings and focus on the front sides of the hips. Before each class, I ensure I feel grounded and balanced to hold space for 45 people. To achieve this, I practice pranayama (breath practice) beforehand. While teaching, my music playlists keep me on track, present, and excited. However, in Thursday’s class, my Spotify app glitched, and my music wouldn’t play. I had to improvise, using breath and the Rav drum as the soundtrack for the class. It was somewhat epic, a bit scary, and very fun. The yoga class I attended was inspiring in the way she integrated poetry, weaving it throughout the class while guiding us into the next pose.
Yoga class I taught on Thursday:
This is a link to the schedule at the yoga studio I teach at:
https://mawellnessandyoga.ca/schedule/
On Thursday evening I attended an ecstatic dance event called Dance Temple on Saturday morning I attend a masterclass by one of my favourite dance companies, Compagnie Hervé Koubi from France. Both events were incredibly inspiring. The DJ at Dance Temple facilitated with warmth and invited a seamless drop into the present moment. The master class pushed me out of my comfort zone, but I learned a lot within the 90 minutes, gaining new vocabulary in my body and insights into spatial awareness on stage.
Here is a link to the website of Compagnie Hervé Koubi:
Here is a link to the FB page for Dance Temple, the ecstatic dance offering:
https://www.facebook.com/DanceTempleVictoria/
The two massages I gave were not my best; I was feeling tired that day and lacked energy. However, I still came away with valuable lessons. One client couldn’t lie on her belly due to broken ribs, so I massaged her backside while she lay on her side. It was challenging, but once again, a learning experience.
I conducted two nature meditations, focusing on each sense at a time and simply observing. One in Beacon Hill and one meditation at Thetis lake. Additionally, I embarked on a meditation walk, directing my attention to the soles of my feet. When my other senses picked up something new, I allowed my awareness to shift, and when ready, I brought my attention back to the soles of my feet.
The most inspiring part of my week was the dance performance by Compagnie Hervé Koubi. Attending the Royal Theatre on Saturday night, I was in awe for the entire 75-minute performance. This inspired me to resume my French lessons because I dream of joining this dance company one day.
At the week’s beginning, I set my intention to experience similar offerings to mine to spark inspiration. By week’s end, I’ve filled up my creative cup and am now overflowing with ideas. I proposed to my yoga studio to lead an offering on March 16th, weaving together yoga, dance, and sound healing.
The tech I practiced using was converting iPhone photos to JPG using:
https://freetoolonline.com/heic-to-jpg.html
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