Monday, March 19, 2018

Accessible yoga

I just got to spend 4 whole immersing myself in accessible yoga with Jivana Heyman and Amber Karnes of Body Positive Yoga.  Totally inspired.

It was a rich experential training, where we were empowered to come up with poses that are accessible in the moment.  I created a cool Dancer's pose using the wall and chair on the spot, for example.  Each day every student got to practice teaching a short sequence with an integrated or mixed class, i.e. some students in a chair and some not.  I am in such need of this knowledge as I prepare for my Spanish language yoga series next month. 

I learned so much about yoga philosophy and sutras too, which I wasn't expecting and found incredibly rich and profound.  You realize how deep and ancient this practice is when you read the sutras.  Feeling blessed. 

Best of all I made connections with yoga teachers of color living in the Portland area, including a beautiful African-American elder who is my neighbor.