YTT Check-in
I've taken some time alone after completing my 200-hour certification. I needed the space to absorb all the information that came up: poses, adjustments, theories, metaphors, sequences, famous yogis, books to read, etc. While the information was overwhelming, it was comforting to know I could dive into practically any topic and deepen my practice. I stopped going to communal classes for a bit. I tried some online platforms. I did one meditation seven times in a row one night.
It's been four months now, and I feel both sharper and softer. My practice is typically 10-15 minutes a day. I do the same movements each morning for a month. The next month I move on to a different series of Hatha and pranayama to fill other needs. I'm not ready to share what my exact practice looks like—you can peek at my Instagram for some highlights—or what my personal rituals have been during the new year and quarantine times. Maybe later this year I'll share how I use my Katonah calendar or how I apply the magic square in my day-to-day...
I taught a few classes right before the shelter-in-place was enforced in Columbus. I loved it. I miss it. I'm steeping in more information and embodiment during this solitude that is informing me in ways I didn't plan for. I'm excited to see how it plays out in my teaching, in my cues, and in my sequencing. The biggest teachers for me right now are:
cooking
timers
potted seeds popping up to meet the sun
When the quarantine is over and businesses reopen, I'll be teaching everything I'm learning now, from twists to pranayama to the magic square. I'll post on Instagram, but keep an eye out for classes at Dough Mama.
[This post's photo by Brandon Goodyear.]