Starting my Yoga Teacher Training August 24th!!!

**xela** · 07-29-2008, 07:15 AM

I'm really excited!!! I've been debating this for a while, but I'm gung ho now and cannot wait for it to start.

Just thought I'd share!!!!

**Nichole** · 07-29-2008, 12:13 PM

That is so cool! I can't wait to hear about all the things you'll be learning in your training. I am glad to know that we are going to have another great Yoga teacher out there in the world!

**xela** · 07-29-2008, 12:24 PM

Thanks, Nichole. My teacher is amazing and he teaches us a lot more than just asana. I'm looking very forward to it!!!

Kiran · 08-19-2008, 02:41 PM

Xela,
This is wonderful news. I've been wanting to do the same thing. Please let us know how it is going!

**xela** · 08-19-2008, 02:55 PM

Thanks Kiran! I actually start on the 24th. I'll be sure to let everyone know how it's going.

**Mirjana** · 08-25-2008, 03:49 AM

Have a great day today & enjoy your new path!!!

**xela** · 09-02-2008, 08:46 AM

Thank you! It was an amazing experience...I'm looking forward to continuing the course over the next 9 months or so!

MichaelJ · 09-02-2008, 10:55 AM

Wow cool! What does a teacher training course consist of?

**xela** · 09-02-2008, 12:11 PM

Well, we learned adjustments, pranyama, a lot of anatomy, bodywork, yoga sutras and other chants...and way more!

Kiran · 09-02-2008, 02:11 PM

Very nice! Please keep these reports coming. I can't wait to start my teacher traning when I get back to the USA.

PurpleYogaMat · 10-03-2008, 08:28 AM

That sounds so great. I'd love to study to become a yoga teacher someday. In the meantime, I'll just be excited that other people are doing it! Good luck with it!

allyse · 10-15-2008, 07:40 PM

how is your teaching going?

**xela** · 10-16-2008, 08:39 AM

Great, thanks! I've subbed two classes so far. It's a bit weird as I'm not used to being the one "in charge," but it's good!

PurpleYogaMat · 10-16-2008, 01:59 PM

It's hard to imagine moving from student to yoga teacher, the "one in charge." Three cheers for you!

Kiran · 10-19-2008, 12:23 PM

Xela,
Can you tell us what its like to teach a yoga class for the first time? What kind of vibes did you you feel from the students?

Peace,

K

**xela** · 10-20-2008, 08:32 AM

It was a bit strange being the one in charge and people really care about what you say and are going to do whatever you say, so it was weird, but it's ok. I'm just more used to be a student giving another student advice. I think once I get used the transition it'll be no big thing!

Kiran · 10-20-2008, 11:55 AM

I think I would be hyper aware of beginners struggling to stay up in down dog, etc when you are walking around making corrections. It also seems that if you are doing everything with them, its easier to remember when to say inhale, bring your left foot forward, etc but during asanas which require you to watch them (and not do it), I would lose track.

I can't wait to move back to America and do a teacher training program.

By the way, love the Hendrix quote - started using it myself.

**xela** · 10-20-2008, 12:21 PM

Yeah, that balance was strange to me. I know some studios are more hands on and some aren't so I was a bit iffy since I was just subbing the class. I did a bit of both...definitely need more practice! hehe

Glad you like the quote...I really like it too!

Kiran · 10-20-2008, 12:30 PM

Oh, I forgot - subbing must be very different since you may not be able to develop a "vibe" with them. I'll bet you can't wait to have your own students.

07-29-2008, 07:15 AM	#1
xela Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 342	I'm really excited!!! I've been debating this for a while, but I'm gung ho now and cannot wait for it to start. Just thought I'd share!!!! __________________ "Pit bulls are famous, in circles of knowledgeable dog people, for the love and loyalty they bestow on anyone who shows them a smidgen of kindness." -- Linda Wilson-Fuoco, journalist

07-29-2008, 12:24 PM	#3
xela Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 342	Thanks, Nichole. My teacher is amazing and he teaches us a lot more than just asana. I'm looking very forward to it!!! __________________ "Pit bulls are famous, in circles of knowledgeable dog people, for the love and loyalty they bestow on anyone who shows them a smidgen of kindness." -- Linda Wilson-Fuoco, journalist

08-19-2008, 02:55 PM	#5
xela Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 342	Thanks Kiran! I actually start on the 24th. I'll be sure to let everyone know how it's going. __________________ "Pit bulls are famous, in circles of knowledgeable dog people, for the love and loyalty they bestow on anyone who shows them a smidgen of kindness." -- Linda Wilson-Fuoco, journalist

09-02-2008, 08:46 AM	#7
xela Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 342	Thank you! It was an amazing experience...I'm looking forward to continuing the course over the next 9 months or so! __________________ "Pit bulls are famous, in circles of knowledgeable dog people, for the love and loyalty they bestow on anyone who shows them a smidgen of kindness." -- Linda Wilson-Fuoco, journalist

09-02-2008, 12:11 PM	#9
xela Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 342	Well, we learned adjustments, pranyama, a lot of anatomy, bodywork, yoga sutras and other chants...and way more! __________________ "Pit bulls are famous, in circles of knowledgeable dog people, for the love and loyalty they bestow on anyone who shows them a smidgen of kindness." -- Linda Wilson-Fuoco, journalist

07-29-2008, 12:13 PM	#2
Nichole SYT Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 780	That is so cool! I can't wait to hear about all the things you'll be learning in your training. I am glad to know that we are going to have another great Yoga teacher out there in the world!

08-19-2008, 02:41 PM	#4
Kiran trimshát Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rome Posts: 39	Xela, This is wonderful news. I've been wanting to do the same thing. Please let us know how it is going!

08-25-2008, 03:49 AM	#6
Mirjana Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 255	Have a great day today & enjoy your new path!!!

09-02-2008, 10:55 AM	#8
MichaelJ Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 8	Wow cool! What does a teacher training course consist of?

09-02-2008, 02:11 PM	#10
Kiran trimshát Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rome Posts: 39	Very nice! Please keep these reports coming. I can't wait to start my teacher traning when I get back to the USA.

10-03-2008, 08:28 AM	#11
PurpleYogaMat Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 29	That sounds so great. I'd love to study to become a yoga teacher someday. In the meantime, I'll just be excited that other people are doing it! Good luck with it! __________________ Happiness is a purple yoga mat!

10-15-2008, 07:40 PM	#12
allyse Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: East coast US Posts: 9	how is your teaching going?

10-16-2008, 08:39 AM	#13
xela Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 342	Great, thanks! I've subbed two classes so far. It's a bit weird as I'm not used to being the one "in charge," but it's good! __________________ "Pit bulls are famous, in circles of knowledgeable dog people, for the love and loyalty they bestow on anyone who shows them a smidgen of kindness." -- Linda Wilson-Fuoco, journalist

10-16-2008, 01:59 PM	#14
PurpleYogaMat Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 29	It's hard to imagine moving from student to yoga teacher, the "one in charge." Three cheers for you! __________________ Happiness is a purple yoga mat!

10-19-2008, 12:23 PM	#15
Kiran trimshát Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rome Posts: 39	Xela, Can you tell us what its like to teach a yoga class for the first time? What kind of vibes did you you feel from the students? Peace, K

10-20-2008, 08:32 AM	#16
xela Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 342	It was a bit strange being the one in charge and people really care about what you say and are going to do whatever you say, so it was weird, but it's ok. I'm just more used to be a student giving another student advice. I think once I get used the transition it'll be no big thing! __________________ "Pit bulls are famous, in circles of knowledgeable dog people, for the love and loyalty they bestow on anyone who shows them a smidgen of kindness." -- Linda Wilson-Fuoco, journalist

10-20-2008, 11:55 AM	#17
Kiran trimshát Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rome Posts: 39	I think I would be hyper aware of beginners struggling to stay up in down dog, etc when you are walking around making corrections. It also seems that if you are doing everything with them, its easier to remember when to say inhale, bring your left foot forward, etc but during asanas which require you to watch them (and not do it), I would lose track. I can't wait to move back to America and do a teacher training program. By the way, love the Hendrix quote - started using it myself.

10-20-2008, 12:21 PM	#18
xela Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 342	Yeah, that balance was strange to me. I know some studios are more hands on and some aren't so I was a bit iffy since I was just subbing the class. I did a bit of both...definitely need more practice! hehe Glad you like the quote...I really like it too! __________________ "Pit bulls are famous, in circles of knowledgeable dog people, for the love and loyalty they bestow on anyone who shows them a smidgen of kindness." -- Linda Wilson-Fuoco, journalist

10-20-2008, 12:30 PM	#19
Kiran trimshát Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rome Posts: 39	Oh, I forgot - subbing must be very different since you may not be able to develop a "vibe" with them. I'll bet you can't wait to have your own students. __________________ When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. --Jimi Hendrix An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching. -- Mohandas Gandhi

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