Always learning...

I have the best students in the world (you know who you are) ! You make me laugh (we have some good laughs together in and out of class), you bring curiosity and questions, you are enthusiastic and together we are building a warm, welcoming, supportive little yoga community. I so enjoy teaching you what I know, learning new things to share, and I am excited to see each and every one of you on the mat, every week! This weekend, I had the wonderful opportunity to study and train with Jillian Pransky for Restorative Yoga Teacher Training. She was so warm and willing to share everything she could put on the table (or should I say mat!) The training was both eye-opening and re-affirming. I met many wonderful yogis and professionals from all walks of life. Among the yogis, there were also students who were not currently teaching yoga. I met a school teacher, psychologist, reiki therapist, nurse, physical therapist and policewoman! Yes, a policewoman who is interested in teaching yoga to those professionals who work in the helping but trauma fields/first responders, where they themselves may benefit from restorative yoga. For three days, I studied,shared, listened,worked and practiced yoga, side by side, with 40 compassionate people. 40 human beings who not only want to gain experience for themselves but to share with others. Really, when you strip it all away, the multiple definitions of yoga, the sanskrit, the groovy slogans, the marketing and all the paraphernalia...Yoga is simply learning skills to become a better you. A better person. Perhaps, healthier in body, clearer in mind and free in spirit. If we all tried to do that...If we just gave ourselves a chance, an opportunity to get on the mat...we can then decide if we like yoga...not based on bias, barriers, books...but based on our own, real-time experiences. I am honored to be part of a small little tribe of yogis in a small little part of the community, to learn, laugh and share together. You make me a better teacher...you challenge me in the most honest, sincere ways...you keep me on my toes...you make me WANT to be a better teacher and the best me I can be.....Thanks...I look forward to our continued relationships as I too am always a student. I learn from you as well as from the mat...Keep spreading the love....Namaste, Queenyj