Part I- Amazing Body! Part II- Women Rule!
I L-O-V-E anatomy. One of the reasons I went back to school to become a massage therapist was so I could take more anatomy classes. (I know, dorky, right?) I just think this amazing package we’ve been given to live in is so gosh-darn fascinating.
We are running a Teacher Training program at YogaSoul (Eagan, MN) and this past weekend was one of our training weekends. And on Sunday I got to teach the “Western Anatomy” portion of the course. It combined two of my favorite things, teaching and bodies…so I was happy.
When our bodies were being designed they were so beautifully put together…the nervous system and the endocrine system work elegantly together to keep all of our systems running in perfect balance. Our Respiratory and circulatory system have a harmonious relationship that keeps us moving and energized. How awesome and perfect.
Bodies certainly keep working even when we don’t take very good care of them (another cool thing, I think). But, even better, when we even take SMALL steps to take good care of our body-machine it pays us back with BIG time feel-good rewards. This is one of the reasons I practice yoga…it just makes me feel good in my own skin (and muscles and glands and…)
I am happyhappy that I got to share some of my excitement and knowledge with the beautiful teachers in training this weekend. And it is my prayer that this knowledge will make them better teachers when they get out there and start helping people.
On another note: Women Rule!
Yogi Bhajan (the Master of Kundalini Yoga) taught a TON of wonderful stuff for women. He spent weeks each summer teaching women how to become “Eagles” instead of “Chicks.” The teachings of Kundalini Yoga are so powerful and healing for everyone…and especially for women. If we re-orient the way we expect the world to be and step into our own power we realize how to make everything serve us and how to uplift everyone around us. It is SO great!
I had a lot of resistance to the Women’s Teachings when I first studied them. I didn’t think that how Yogi Bhajan described things was how it SHOULD be….or how I WANTED it to be. But the more I studied and tried applying his concepts to my life the more I surrendered….and this allows me to use the natural energy and flow of the world, rather than fight it.
I’ve been thinking for a long time about how to develop and support the community of women practicing Kundalini Yoga…so, I am very excited to announce:
The Women’s Circle: A gathering of women on a spiritual journey.
Each week we’ll meet in a small group (only 7 spots!) led by myself and my dear friend, Della, we’ll explore a spiritually based book and discuss what it means to be a woman on a spiritual path. This will be a supportive and cozy group and I hope you can join us.
You must pre-register by THIS Friday! 9/25/10
The course runs 4 Saturdays, 10/2, 10/9, 10/23 and 10/30. Cost:$54
In October we will be discussing the book: Everyday Grace by Sat Purkh Kaur.
If you’re interested in the November group sign up soon, we’ll be discussing the Eight Human Talents by Gurumkh Kaur.
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