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Re: Road Signs - Chapter 7/8
By: yogasimplifiedmethod Date: October 27, 2022, 7:26 am
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[quote author=heidi91@comcast.net link=topic=11.msg129#msg129
date=1666132833]
Chapter 7 why just one:
My dad (my hero❤️) always says “you can learn
something from everyone you meet in life “ He’s 💯
correct, it may be something little or it may be life changing
but it goes to show more than one persons advice or teachings is
good. People also learn so differently so having more than one
persons perspective is good, the way people deliver information
can be taken indifferent ways depending on who’s listening. I
love that we get to have 3 YTT teachers I have learned so much
from all of you! You have all contributed so much to us.
Chapter 8 monitor yourself: this hits home for me. Years ago I
was introduced to a fellow colleague who wanted me to come work
for his company and I declined saying it wasn’t the right
time….any other excuse I could think of because I was afraid of
change I felt like I wasn’t ready I felt like I wasn’t good
enough. I wanted to work for him but just kept saying no every
time he asked me. After a few years of no’s I finally said yes
and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made I spent 10
amazing years learning growing and making life long friendships.
I look back and I wish I didn’t contaminate my thoughts with
doubt I wish I just went with my gut and just did it. I don’t
look back with regret I do believe everything happens for a
reason and when your ready for it, it will come. 😊
[/quote]
To start off saying you dad as your hero with a
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is so sweet! It
sounds like he passed down a lot of wisdom and encouragement for
you to be any version of yourself. Reflecting on others who
shared similar thoughts, it is so true to learn from a plethora
of teachers to gather different perspectives and take what
resonates with you.
In regards to chapter eight, you finally caved, and it was a
wonderful decision for you to do so. Kudos! The growth, the
friendships, the path, the wisdom you garnered reflecting
brought you to this very moment and perhaps if it didn't happen
the way it did, you wouldn't have done YTT. As you said,
everything happens for a reason.
#Post#: 155--------------------------------------------------
Re: Road Signs - Chapter 7/8
By: yogasimplifiedmethod Date: October 27, 2022, 11:16 am
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[quote author=Niki Ehrenkranz link=topic=11.msg148#msg148
date=1666573188]
Chapter 7: Why just one?
"...anyone from whom you learn even one thing is worthy of
reverence." We can learn something from everyone. Today we have
access to so much information at our fingertips, we have the
ability to research many different things and then dive in where
we feel drawn. Diving into one thing can spark interest in
another area. We all have different experiences and walk a
different path, we are able to learn from others and teach
others. Teachers can also change overtime, we may feel drawn to
change with them or move away from it. I am really grateful to
be learning from 3 teachers throughout YTT, each have their own
perspective and experience.
I don’t have any kids, but before I got my dog I did a ton of
research, listened to a bunch of podcasts and read multiple
articles. I’ve honestly found the best advice was given while I
was taking my dog for walks. The knowledge I gained from others
while having passing conversations was the most substantial and
learning from their real life experience. And of course getting
a professional trainer has helped in areas I needed more
support. Do your research, learn from others, seek a
professional when needed.
Chapter 8: Don't settle for palliatives
The easy option is not always the right option. Change and
growth come with work. I have had such a fear of public speaking
and tried to avoid it at all costs. YTT has really pushed me out
of my comfort zone to cultivate growth. Sometimes we avoid what
we need. I had felt pain in my back and ignored it because I
thought if I pushed through it would subside. I pushed myself
till I was unable to physical move, which forced me to stop
moving for a week. My body needed to rest and I was not
listening or giving that to myself. The easy thing to do was
continue on with my routine, it was hard to rest and allow my
body to heal. I am now more in tune with my body and how I treat
it!
[/quote]
Having a dog is a great way to learn information. It's very
similar to parents saying child rearing doesn't come with a
manual, but it goes without saying each experience is unique
with relative similarities.
It's wonderful to read [and converse] about how YTT has pushed
you out of your comfort zone to cultivate growth. You're right,
at times, we need to allow our bodies and our minds to rest when
needed. I'd be lying if I said YTT was a breeze, it usually
isn't for trainees. Most importantly, you are paying attention
both mentally and physically, meeting the responses where they
are at, at the moment in time. You've come along way Niki in a
short amount of time, great work!
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Re: Road Signs - Chapter 7/8
By: yogasimplifiedmethod Date: October 27, 2022, 11:35 am
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[quote author=Darren link=topic=11.msg149#msg149
date=1666731093]
Chapter 7: Don't expect perfection.
Not expecting perfection from someone or even from myself, is
always something that I try and keep in mind. It really doesn't
matter who the person is, none of us are perfect and I would be
very skeptically of anyone claiming to be perfect at anything.
People can make themselves better than most, but never perfect.
I always believe that even if you or another person are better
than most at a particular task, there is always room to improve.
I try and do my best at whatever it is that I am doing and often
it can be very discouraging at first, when it doesn't come out
how I envisioned it. But then it's just back to the drawing
boards, keep working at it until it's as good as it can be, but
it is still never perfect.
Chapter 8: Give it a fair chance.
"In these impatient times, we expect results to come with the
speed of aspirin". This resonated with me the most. I feel like
anything that comes easy is just never as satisfying as
something that you had to use more discipline and effort to do.
For me, putting in the work helps me to appreciate whatever it
is that I'm trying to learn or complete at the time, much more
than if I succeeded in it right away with little challenge. YTT
is a good example of this. After taking numerous classes at
Collective and seeing how effortless all of the instructors make
teaching a class appear. When I had to try and instruct our
sequence that first time or even the however many times it's
been since, in front of the group, I find myself struggling to
find the right wording and clear instructions to give. It is
such a challenge. By putting in a lot of effort and more
practice, I know it will make this journey much more satisfying,
then to take the easy road and settle for being just good enough
at it.
[/quote]
Always room to improve; great perspective. I like your analogy
of going back to the drawing board and keep work at it. With
repetition or rinse and repeat, the concept becomes systematic,
but as you said, there is always room to improve.
Reflecting on the teaching aspect, you are now dabbling through
YTT. There are a lot of factors that go into teaching, along
with prepping for the class as well. It is a challenge for sure,
but you're doing it and doing a great job too! It's a process
for every person learning a formula, assistance, tone, demoing,
etc. As you pointed out in chapter seven, we're not expecting
perfection; we don't want it. We want creativity within the
structure we're leading through, using intuition, instinct, and
openness.
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Re: Road Signs - Chapter 7/8
By: Kelli Cook Date: October 30, 2022, 12:49 pm
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Chapter 7 - Why just one?
This one resonated with me as it quickly made me think of the CS
and our YTT journey with three incredible teachers! I think it
is so important to learn from many different teachers and
styles. It helps us as students to see that there is not just
one way to do things and that even when teaching the same thing
(Yoga) - there are many approaches and as a student, it just
helps broaden your learning and knowledge. A great example that
popped into my mind was when Des taught me her approach to crow
pose. I have listened to many other teachers' cues and steps
before, but the way Des cued and taught me the steps and breath
in her words really resonated with me, and BOOM - it happened! I
believe at CS we have many strong talented teachers, all with
different styles, and through my observation classes, I have
truly learned something different from each.
Chapter 8 - Monitor yourself
Fear. Challenge. Wishful thinking. All these words feel
familiar to me in the last couple of years. When something
seemed hard, challenging or even if it was something I knew I
needed (like to begin eating better and losing weight to feel
better in my body), I would shut down or start to move towards a
solution and then just stop because I would just feel
overwhelmed or tired or unmotivated. Blah. Before having Bryce
I was never this way. The trauma I went through with PPA and
PPD and insomnia, all shifted my mindset and my strength. I had
lost a lot of it and felt like I was too tired always or did not
have the time to make these wants a priority. I was also afraid
I could not handle/juggle it all, so I would just stop trying. I
was definitely running away. But that was not the solution.
That did not make me feel any better. I needed to feel better
in order to be a more patient, happy, and present mother and
wife. I wanted to feel more joy again. I needed something to
bring that drive back. Something for myself. This is when I was
expressing these concerns and feelings to my sister-in-law (a
yoga instructor) and she simply said why don’t you embark on a
Yoga Teacher Training. Little did she know my favorite studio
just announced their YTT program and it was like a sign. Meant
to be. So I did it and I have not looked back! I am glad I
kept monitoring my feelings and pushing myself. Even though it
may have taken me some time to get there, it was a scary
decision (could I handle it??) I finally found the solution and
I am dedicated to continuing the path of healing myself back.
#Post#: 165--------------------------------------------------
Re: Road Signs - Chapter 7/8
By: yogasimplifiedmethod Date: November 3, 2022, 9:15 am
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[quote author=Kelli Cook link=topic=11.msg159#msg159
date=1667152189]
Chapter 7 - Why just one?
This one resonated with me as it quickly made me think of the CS
and our YTT journey with three incredible teachers! I think it
is so important to learn from many different teachers and
styles. It helps us as students to see that there is not just
one way to do things and that even when teaching the same thing
(Yoga) - there are many approaches and as a student, it just
helps broaden your learning and knowledge. A great example that
popped into my mind was when Des taught me her approach to crow
pose. I have listened to many other teachers' cues and steps
before, but the way Des cued and taught me the steps and breath
in her words really resonated with me, and BOOM - it happened! I
believe at CS we have many strong talented teachers, all with
different styles, and through my observation classes, I have
truly learned something different from each.
Chapter 8 - Monitor yourself
Fear. Challenge. Wishful thinking. All these words feel
familiar to me in the last couple of years. When something
seemed hard, challenging or even if it was something I knew I
needed (like to begin eating better and losing weight to feel
better in my body), I would shut down or start to move towards a
solution and then just stop because I would just feel
overwhelmed or tired or unmotivated. Blah. Before having Bryce
I was never this way. The trauma I went through with PPA and
PPD, and insomnia, all shifted my mindset and my strength. I had
lost a lot of it and felt like I was too tired always or did not
have the time to make these wants a priority. I was afraid I
could not handle/juggle it all, so I would stop trying. I was
definitely running away. But that was not the solution. That
did not make me feel any better. I needed to feel better in
order to be a more patient, happy, and present mother and wife.
I wanted to feel more joy again. I needed something to bring
that drive back. Something for myself. This is when I was
expressing these concerns and feelings to my sister-in-law (a
yoga instructor) and she simply said why don’t you embark on a
Yoga Teacher Training. Little did she know my favorite studio
just announced their YTT program and it was like a sign. Meant
to be. So I did it and I have not looked back! I am glad I
kept monitoring my feelings and pushing myself. Even though it
may have taken me some time to get there, it was a scary
decision (could I handle it??) I finally found the solution and
I am dedicated to continuing the path of healing myself back.
[/quote]
Crow Pose Kelli! I don't know why it sticks, but it does. Thank
you for the shout, and you're so right, we learn various
approaches to teaching and processing information. Naturally, we
gravitate to a certain style as well because it suits our needs
and even challenges our ways of thought thus helping to develop
our abilities of interpretation. Some work and some don't, and
that's ok.
To open up about PPA and PPD is huge not only for yourself but
for others so they don't feel alone. You are taking the power
back one step at a time and seeing the results of the effort
both on and off the mat. You took the initiative of a program
that is both a training but also a mentoring program. Your
peers, the guides, and the monitoring is all mentoring. :-)
#Post#: 169--------------------------------------------------
Re: Road Signs - Chapter 7/8
By: Madi Rowan Date: November 4, 2022, 8:49 pm
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Chapter 7: Warning: Guides are not licensed
Hold yourself to high standards
...
I think it takes a certain person to be a good student.
Especially someone who is studying a craft for many years,
training in something intense, or committing years towards
learning/education, just to give a few examples. A student who
wants to see results is a student who has to hold themselves to
high standards, because learning requires immense effort. A good
student must also humble themselves to be receptive to what
their teacher is teaching, they must be disciplined,
self-motivated, consistent, & eager to learn. At least in my
opinion, those aren't traits everyone displays. The ones who do
are the ones who hold themselves to high standards. Not
perfectionism. But a standard to which they believe is required
for getting to where they want to go.
Chapter 8: Explore at your own risk
For me, "Give it a fair chance" really resonated with me because
that has been an ongoing theme over the course of my entire
life. I've never had anything come quick or easy. I saw a reel
recently that showed a clip from a speech Kobe Bryant did (Huge
Kobe fan 🙏🏻). He essentially said how the real
dream is the journey, not the destination.
So often we want the destination immediately. We want the final
result. We want the success. We want the xyz. But few are
willing to complete the journey of actually getting there. There
is so much resiliency in staying the course & not giving up when
things get tough, or when you come up against a roadblock.
Although I am flawed, I believe my greatest ability is my
ability to stay the course. As I mentioned, this is something
I've had a lot of practice with. From deciding I wanted to work
towards getting a full scholarship to play basketball in 6th
grade, training everyday for many years to make it happen & then
getting to college & having those 4 years go anything but
perfectly on the basketball end, was truly a grind that never
got easier. There were so many opportunities where I could have
bowed out. Quitting would have been easy in full honesty but I
could see the greater picture of getting my education paid for &
that was enough to keep me going. While it wasn't perfect &
there were a lot of hard days, I did what I set out to do, I
graduated without a penny of debt, I met my husband, & I built a
lot of trust & resiliency within myself during the process.
After that experience, I believe I have the ability to do
anything I set out to do because I know I can withstand the
journey of getting there.
#Post#: 173--------------------------------------------------
Re: Road Signs - Chapter 7/8
By: yogasimplifiedmethod Date: November 7, 2022, 1:38 pm
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[quote author=Madi Rowan link=topic=11.msg169#msg169
date=1667612964]
Chapter 7: Warning: Guides are not licensed
Hold yourself to high standards
...
I think it takes a certain person to be a good student.
Especially someone who is studying a craft for many years,
training in something intense, or committing years towards
learning/education, just to give a few examples. A student who
wants to see results is a student who has to hold themselves to
high standards, because learning requires immense effort. A good
student must also humble themselves to be receptive to what
their teacher is teaching, they must be disciplined,
self-motivated, consistent, & eager to learn. At least in my
opinion, those aren't traits everyone displays. The ones who do
are the ones who hold themselves to high standards. Not
perfectionism. But a standard to which they believe is required
for getting to where they want to go.
Chapter 8: Explore at your own risk
For me, "Give it a fair chance" really resonated with me because
that has been an ongoing theme over the course of my entire
life. I've never had anything come quick or easy. I saw a reel
recently that showed a clip from a speech Kobe Bryant did (Huge
Kobe fan 🙏🏻). He essentially said how the real
dream is the journey, not the destination.
So often we want the destination immediately. We want the final
result. We want the success. We want the xyz. But few are
willing to complete the journey of actually getting there. There
is so much resiliency in staying the course & not giving up when
things get tough, or when you come up against a roadblock.
Although I am flawed, I believe my greatest ability is my
ability to stay the course. As I mentioned, this is something
I've had a lot of practice with. From deciding I wanted to work
towards getting a full scholarship to play basketball in 6th
grade, training everyday for many years to make it happen & then
getting to college & having those 4 years go anything but
perfectly on the basketball end, was truly a grind that never
got easier. There were so many opportunities where I could have
bowed out. Quitting would have been easy in full honesty but I
could see the greater picture of getting my education paid for &
that was enough to keep me going. While it wasn't perfect &
there were a lot of hard days, I did what I set out to do, I
graduated without a penny of debt, I met my husband, & I built a
lot of trust & resiliency within myself during the process.
After that experience, I believe I have the ability to do
anything I set out to do because I know I can withstand the
journey of getting there.
[/quote]
I love how you said a good student must also humble themselves
to be receptive. It helps to maintain the ego. You explained it
concisely regarding discipline, self-motivated, consistency, and
eagerness to learn.\
Acknowledging your positive attributes of staying the course has
allowed you to successfully achieve so much in your life and
continuously do so with your career, private life, and currently
adding in YTT. You put yourself through all the traits explained
previously and made that your mission to achieve, thus enjoying
the rewards of having high standards and staying the course.
#Post#: 243--------------------------------------------------
Re: Road Signs - Chapter 7/8
By: wantalli Date: November 30, 2022, 4:23 pm
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Chapter 7-
“Don’t expect perfection.”
When I think of myself as the teacher, I think it has to be
perfect, I cannot stumble over my words, I have to get
everything right, the class has to be perfect. How harsh.
I am equally excited and nervous to teach on Friday, however I
have talked to many of the instructors (my friends) at
Collective this week leading up to teaching and they all echo
the same advice. “It doesn’t have to be perfect to be great.”
It’s true, I have observed several classes this week, and every
single teacher has had a “rather moment” or a minuscule slip up.
And you know what...either no one noticed, or no one cared. The
whole class never skipped a beat, and no one left thinking about
that one “mistake”. I certainly didn’t think about it beyond
that moment.
It it easier said to done, but in the same way I would never
criticize a friend or one of my teachers for not being perfect,
I will also try and grant myself the same grace. I am not
perfect, I will never be perfect, but if I let a fear of not
being perfect stop me from trying, what a shame. Like Niki said,
fail forward. I am going to try, and that’s all that matters,
just trusting myself to do it.
Chapter 8-
“Don’t play the numbers game.”
Olivia and I were talking about this during are 1 on 1 chat last
immersion. I am very drawn to large goals, (ie. marathons,
fundraising, class counts, etc) and while there is nothing
inherently wrong with this, it is something that I can get tied
up in.
For a period of time I was so swept up in my Class Count at
Collective and hitting the next 100 bench mark that I was
doubling daily, ignoring my body’s call for rest, and getting
burnt out. I was being very critical of myself and attaching the
value yoga holds in my life to purely attendance. SILLY!
Looking back on the last 3 months since starting YTT, I have
felt more spiritually connected to my practice, physically
stronger, grateful, and over all enjoyed my time on my mat more
than I have maybe since I first had that initial blissful
honeymoon stage after learning the poses me feeling confident.
Yet... I have taken a third of the classes a week I was taking
before.
It’s not a numbers game, the more classes you take doesn’t mean
anything. It’s what you take away from the classes. It’s how you
show up and why you show up. It’s how open your heart and mind
are. It’s the journey not a result or a number.
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Re: Road Signs - Chapter 7/8
By: yogasimplifiedmethod Date: December 1, 2022, 3:15 pm
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[quote author=Alli Want link=topic=11.msg243#msg243
date=1669847007]
Chapter 7-
“Don’t expect perfection.”
When I think of myself as the teacher, I think it has to be
perfect, I cannot stumble over my words, I have to get
everything right, the class has to be perfect. How harsh.
I am equally excited and nervous to teach on Friday, however I
have talked to many of the instructors (my friends) at
Collective this week leading up to teaching and they all echo
the same advice. “It doesn’t have to be perfect to be great.”
It’s true, I have observed several classes this week, and every
single teacher has had a “rather moment” or a minuscule slip up.
And you know what...either no one noticed, or no one cared. The
whole class never skipped a beat, and no one left thinking about
that one “mistake”. I certainly didn’t think about it beyond
that moment.
It it easier said to done, but in the same way I would never
criticize a friend or one of my teachers for not being perfect,
I will also try and grant myself the same grace. I am not
perfect, I will never be perfect, but if I let a fear of not
being perfect stop me from trying, what a shame. Like Niki said,
fail forward. I am going to try, and that’s all that matters,
just trusting myself to do it.
Chapter 8-
“Don’t play the numbers game.”
Olivia and I were talking about this during are 1 on 1 chat last
immersion. I am very drawn to large goals, (ie. marathons,
fundraising, class counts, etc) and while there is nothing
inherently wrong with this, it is something that I can get tied
up in.
For a period of time I was so swept up in my Class Count at
Collective and hitting the next 100 bench mark that I was
doubling daily, ignoring my body’s call for rest, and getting
burnt out. I was being very critical of myself and attaching the
value yoga holds in my life to purely attendance. SILLY!
Looking back on the last 3 months since starting YTT, I have
felt more spiritually connected to my practice, physically
stronger, grateful, and over all enjoyed my time on my mat more
than I have maybe since I first had that initial blissful
honeymoon stage after learning the poses me feeling confident.
Yet... I have taken a third of the classes a week I was taking
before.
It’s not a numbers game, the more classes you take doesn’t mean
anything. It’s what you take away from the classes. It’s how you
show up and why you show up. It’s how open your heart and mind
are. It’s the journey not a result or a number.
[/quote]
Nothing has to be perfect, and your conversations with the
teachers are a solid reminder. It comes down to passion and
intention when we deliver. Does it mean something? Did I learn
something? I loved the teacher's energy, theme, playlist, flow,
etc. You naturally command an audience as it is, so teaching is
something you'll quickly settle into.
I have to wholeheartedly agree it's not a numbers game (though
it's a great motivator); it's what you take from the experience,
the relationships you make (especially with the body and mind),
the energy you feel when you get on the mat and when you leave
the mat.
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