First Virtual Class
Tonight marks the first weekly virtual yoga teacher training class, and I’m not entirely sure what to expect, but I’m looking forward to it nonetheless.
I’ve been keeping up with my daily personal practice, staying on top of coursework, and really enjoying the accountability of having a “buddy” to check in with each day. It’s grounding to know someone else is walking this same path. I wonder if we’ll come out of tonight’s session with a new personal practice or perhaps a new partner to connect with.
The focus for the coming week continues to be the anatomy of the foot and ankle which I’m thrilled about, because there’s so much happening in that part of the body. One fact that keeps sticking with me: each foot has 26 bones, making up almost a quarter of all the bones in the human body. Truly fascinating.
During the Class
The session is just an hour, and I hope I can keep up, though I know that’s a silly worry. I’ve already planned to take detailed notes and give it my full attention.
In preparation, I’ve been simplifying my daily routine to create more subconscious space for learning. One small but powerful shift has been unsubscribing from most yoga newsletters for the duration of the course. Any spare time I gain can now go toward immersion and personal practice. This curriculum feels like the perfect mix of structure and bite-sized “knowledge snacks.”
A recurring thought, one that has echoed for years, has grown louder since the first in-person class: I’m so looking forward to finding my teaching voice.
🕉️ Philosophical Adventures
Text: Bhagavad Gita (Eknath Easwaran translation)
The assigned translation has such a clear, rich introduction; it feels like a mini course in yoga philosophy and Sanskrit terminology all on its own. I’m taking my time with it, letting the layers of meaning settle in. Journaling each chapter.
🧘♀️ Asana Adventures
Pose Focus: Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Śvānāsana)
I’ve been exploring this teaching pose using Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews, which continues to impress me. The diagrams, breathing notes, and teaching cues make complex anatomy feel tangible.
I’ve started using colour-coded page markers to keep everything organised as well – blue for the teaching pose of the month, and yellow for anatomy topics (currently, feet and ankles).
The book includes stick figure diagrams for each pose, and I can see how learning that sketching style will be useful for sequencing later. My drawing confidence is low, but I’m challenging myself to enjoy the process and grant myself a little grace along the way.
💭 Reflections
✨ Small shifts make a big impact, and simplifying input helps deepen focus.
✨ I’m beginning to hear whispers of my future teaching voice.
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