I must admit that I am getting a bit lazy in these last few days! There's light at the end of the tunnel, and maybe it's because I don't want to admit that this won't be my life next week, or maybe I'm just so happy that I don't have to worry about studying the dialogue that I'm becoming comfortable with my nights (basically being able to eat a delicious dinner and watch some cooking shows on TV). Regardless, I haven't forgotten about writing! In fact, I have considered the questions I addressed Tuesday in my post.
To recap, they were:
How do you see yourself now as compared to the beginning of teacher training - physically, mentally, and emotionally?
How do you see others (friends, family, other teacher trainers)?
How can we be the observer at all times?
What, if anything, do you notice differently about your own practice?
With everything that has happened in the last four weeks it's almost surreal to think that it will be coming to an end. I can recall on the first day (orientation), I was nervous, uncomfortable, and very anxious about what was to come. In my head I could only imagine what we were about to take on - endless hours of practice, subtle friendships, and some sort of instruction in anatomy and philosophy. And yet what has come of the training is more than I ever expected. I've met people, some who I recognized from the studio and others I had never seen before, that share a similar passion to teach yoga and learn more about the practice.
At the beginning of teacher training I saw myself as a liberated worker - free from corporate America and the grey cubicle! And I still do very much see myself in this light. Yet I have also gained a new understanding of why I am in the position of becoming a yoga instructor. Because I am a person who seeks to better understand the connection between my mind and body, and in doing so leave behind assumptions of how we should feel and act during given situations, but instead respond with an understanding that I just am. And, to ultimately share this serenity and awareness with others.
That took a lot out of me so I'm going to leave it here for tonight.
_Peace and Love
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