My first teaching assignment
Today marks my very first “real-life” yoga teaching session! Apart from our pretty batch ladies and my supportive Aunt, I managed to conquer my fear and invited my neighbours (whom i have never met!). When they responded to come, I was really excited but at the same time, thoughts came running…. “omg it’s going to […]
My Gratitude
An unexpectedly fulfilling journey taking YTT200. It is sad that the course is now coming to an end, I would never forget this learning experience. Especially grateful to Jessica, our instructor who pointed out and helped me corrected my tiled head that I didn’t even realize! I also came to know I have slight scoliosis […]
My Second Teaching Assignment
My second teaching assignment was quite a time ticking challenge! The intended teaching slot was 45mins as the studio will be holding a class thereafter. I was nervously waiting, as the clock ticks while the class before mine continues… I knew i had to cut short my sequence to be able to finish 15 mins […]
Teaching Assignment Journey
The week past so fast! I couldnt believe that i have completed teaching 3 classes. All 3 classes definitely gave me insights of self improvement. Especially the third class. I had a class of 8, with 4 of them being totally new to yoga. During class, I see they have difficulty getting into the poses, […]
Misconception of Yoga
Generally, once you talk about Yoga, one of the answer you get will be something related to flexibility. Well, after 3 weeks of YTT and learning the importance of how to engage my core and locking of bandha(s), Aka: “tuck your ribs + stomach lock, scoop your tailbone & lock your root lock” and of […]
Back to Basic – What is Yoga?
Time flew past, today is YTT’s 9th lesson! Before the course commenced, I wondered what would be taught and the intensity of the class. What would be required for one to be a certified yoga teacher? What exactly is yoga? Often we hear the thoughts of yoga as “easy”, “relaxing” (hmm… maybe in Savasana aka […]
