Refocusing My Energy

I’ve been in Greece three and a half weeks now, and most of that time I have been practicing yoga on my own. There aren’t any group yoga classes here, so I’ve had to learn to develop my own home practice and use youtube videos.

As I practice, lately I’ve been frustrated that I haven’t seen progress in my practice. I also rarely feel satisfied after I finish a session. Even if I sweat and feel that I push myself, it’s just not the same as having a teacher there to challenge me to try new poses and push myself in new ways.

Although I may not see visible indications that I am improving, I'm trying to remind myself that I am indeed progressing. I am getting stronger, I am developing more muscle memory, and I am also developing in new ways.

Today I taught my second yoga class! My first was a one on one session, and today I had two students. Instead of focusing only on my own development, I now have the incredible opportunity to help others develop their skills.

The reason I went to Bali was not only to deepen my own practice, but because I truly want to teach yoga. I have been very excited to write out different sequences and to teach yoga to someone that has never tried it before. Teaching yoga to a beginner is an incredible opportunity to go back to the basics and focus on form and breathing.

Although I’m hard on myself in my self practice, I’m trying to refocus my energy to appreciate the time I have now to develop my teaching skills and to help others with their practice. It’s much more rewarding to lift each other up and help others grow!

I’m incredibly lucky to have such a beautiful place to practice outside when the weather is nice.