Reconnection Day

Today's class was about reconnecting to the Source...
Of course we have many religions discussing and telling us What that Is.
My point is that their Is Something and in Yoga we are taking time to "get online" as Erich talks about in his class.
We even did a little free-form yoga at the end before savasana...
I guess today was one of my versions of Papa Bear's class vibe,
Though I didn't have the time for those great pauses, as he speaks, that I love so much...

So starting with some of that dialogue, it lead us into alternate nostril breathing.
Syncing both hemispheres of our brain, the inhale with the exhale...
Noticing the four parts of the breathe. Having the students notice if the mind becomes involved.
I shared as a surfer, how holding the finished exhale is like the oddest thing for me...
This reminds me of a place where I am trapped under the waves, waiting for my freedom & the surface.
So I remind that we don't have to react to the mind's fears or distractions...
I like to remind these things to help in setting the tone for the practice of awareness.

My intention was to flow more quickly into postures and try to make the class a little more challenging.
I did a little cheat sheet of reminders right before class, of things we could do during some of the sequences...
But I never did look at it and ended up pretty much doing them all :-)
I did play "the BREAD" CD from the Jam Session... love it!

Several students brought friends and I can hear the whispers of anticipation of my "humouristic flow."
I did start with a "let's get to business" approach and the class seemed very receptive of my lesson.
But the silly, "riddling of science and spirit" (not sure what to call it?), of course was there to keep things Light.
I know it is my style of teaching and since they come, I accept this journey of sharing yoga.
Erich really captures it in this video... "as I get into this... I'm talking about YOGA"

So on the drive home this night, I don't second guess,
or disagree with what occurred or critique the process of what was done...
I think I was able to be more centered going in, though I was a little nervous (not sure why?)

I still had a minor expectation (private matter of the heart) :-)
But felt like I did well channeling the Truth...
Better than other nights?? Not sure... I think I always seem to, for the most part.
Was it because "I did everything on the list"... NO

Funny, there were a few people that left during the class, which doesn't happen usually...
I guess some people don't need a whole hours dose of Asana :-)
Maybe this evening I got the DSL high speed hook up.
I do feel good about what we were all able to download.

One Note:
I did mention during class how students have always chosen to sit at the feet of the Masters...
and as Uma said "the mind clears and becomes blank." Instantaneously Present.
I came to realize that their must be some cool "WiFi hook up" in those instances...

I give Thanks to the Masters who were present Tonight :-)