Teen Yoga + Dharma

During teacher appreciation week, I thought what better to post about than being a teacher ?

No, not only a yoga teacher at studios, but also in schools.

Less often photographed, but where I spend close to l half my time is @fusion_academy .

Not only do I get to spend at minimum one full semester with each student, but it's all 1:1. This creates such a beautiful container to not only practice and learn, but also discuss the connection of yoga's ancient wisdom & mindfulness to each individual student's life.

For example, today I discussed dharma with one of my students. This is the yogic term for a soul's purpose and meaningful role in society. Not only can this be inspiring, but it can help us as humans understand why our role is so critical to the greater collective, how we can play on our strengths in a more meaningful way, and with this, empower us to show up as our highest selves on a day-to-day basis. - in school, in work, in relationships.

What do you feel your dharma is?

What are you being called to do?

How can you take one step closer to this?

Now imagine how many other ancient pieces of wisdom in yoga could be applied to your day-to-day life...

I can tell you, it's A LOT.

Yoga is so much more than just the poses.

It is a lifestyle.

It is you; it is me, at our highest, most fulfilled, most present version of who we were meant to be.

Now imagine getting to learn and begin applying this as a teen..

Dang, these @fusion_academy kids are lucky they have yoga in high school.

I had to wait until I was an adult to learn these things.

This is not just asana. This is yoga. Mindfulness mentoring. Holistic lifestyle balancing. Mind-body connection. Yoga therapy. This is so much more.

What's also amazing is getting to share this with students at such a hugely pivotal part of their lives, where so many things change, evolve, & fall into place.

Teens need yoga too.

Children needs yoga too.

Toddlers need yoga too.

.... oh yeah, I didn't mention what it's also like to teach toddlers on a weekly basis.. that I'll save for another post..

XCKD

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