The rhythm of our culture has changed in response to COVID-crisis. For some, the mandated isolation has been the source of angst and others relished the chance to slow down. And we should also recognize the toll on human life across the globe, God rest their souls. Personally, my response has been to offer a […]
STUDENT TEACHING As part of the Denver Yoga Underground’s program, trainees practice student teaching outside of the classroom and in the community. Here is one notable example of how an entry level teacher navigated their first attempt at student teaching. As a prospective teacher, this article will teach you what it’s like to get stated […]
First, a word of thanks to all of those who extended their good wishes, food, and prayers after I broke my leg some three weeks ago. I’m happy to say that the force of healing is alive within me and I make noticeable progress each day. In part, I attribute this healing to repetition in […]
Trust this finds you safe and perhaps even able to adapt to current circumstances. In either case, it’s times like these that force us to reframe our assumptions of “normal”, reconsider where we derive security, and reflect on our yoga practice. Personally, meditation has always been my go-to safe-space. I can practice at any time, […]
As part of this exercise, I attended a vinyasa flow class. Normally I am drawn to vinyasa classes however this class turned into a cautionary tale rather than a source of enrichment. To me, it seemed like an ineffective yoga class. Observation number one. Upon retrospect, the teacher clearly overestimated the ability of the students, […]
Integrated yoga Postures Integrated yoga postures do not happen on their own. An astute yoga teacher goes beyond a route understanding of poses or scripped sequences. More than likely, they understand anatomy and physiology and how all the components of the body fit together. This allows them to intelligently sequence their yoga classes such that […]
This is my final letter of 2019 to share with you a commitment for 2020. I continue to expand the reach of my offerings and want to make yoga training available for everyone. As you know, yoga is beneficial in so many ways and it only seems reasonable to share it generously. Yoga, as a […]
How Do I Develop a Home Practice? In an age of unprecedented amounts of distractions, it’s no wonder that so many people struggle with having a regular home practice. How to start? Ideally you receive instruction from a qualified teacher who gives a specific method and guidance based on your particular psycho-physiological constitution. Pranayama (breathing […]
What does it take to be a yoga teacher training student? Yoga teacher training is a significant undertaking for every student. And one should be aware of the demands and expectations in advance. Enter the Unknown – Some, if not much, of the content in this program may be new to you. The content might […]
Reasons To Do A Yoga Teacher Training No matter what program you decide to go with (ours or another), a yoga teacher training costs a lot of money, takes a lot of time and asks a lot of you personally. There are many reasons to never take one up. In my view, there are also […]