Okay, got the duct tape out for the computer one more time (figuratively speaking… or not… & have the chance to type up today’s sequence. I like poses that get people warmed up for Astavakrasana & also enjoyed mostly leaving out chatarangas. It was a small class with injuries that didn’t [...]

Today I did a very nice melty two hour practice.  Tomorrow I have am practice here, then will drive to Providence, RI with Beloved Husband for an Ana weekend at Raffa Yoga!  Too awesome.
Here’s Monday’s class sequencing, btw.  It was a fun day.  I love Monday holidays because attendance at a mid-morning class goes way up & [...]

Monday’s class!  I like this one because it was largely created on the fly & went well overall.  I had a friend in class request hips/shoulders, & I’ve been obsessed with directing breath, especially into the ribs/back when the stomach is working.  That theme starts in this class with the rollbacks & climaxes with crow/scissors [...]

Classes today were diverse & entertaining.  Did hour at sweatlodge 0630-0730 to warm up to teach 9-1030 at BBY, then “warmed down” *hee! not so much!* with Vanessa’s Hip Hop class.
Today’s lesson plan is below.  It uses a lot of uddiyana & joint circles to get folks in touch with core stabilization, then finishes up [...]

Awesome awesome awesome day.  Hiked through wind & snow to snuggly Back Bay.  Taught 9-10:30, took Vanessa’s Hip Hop 10:30-12 & then did Peter’s Freedom Joy Yoga workshop 12:30-2:30.  Phew, I’m a wee bit tired now!  
Today’s class was a very lungey backbending class.  Mostly improvised at the time with a basic jist of [...]

It was nice teaching on the solstice.  I was thinking about it on the way into the studio & came up with the theme on the T ride. 
I find it intriguing & comforting that the shortest day of the year marks the turning point towards spring.  The darkest of times heralds a new beginning, even if it’s [...]

This morning’s class at Back Bay was quite mellow (for me .  I figure during the weeks going into the holidays, people’s lives are rough enough & there’s no need for buttkicking in yoga.    Focused on neck, hips, shoulders — it’s a classic Forrest physical focus, as is picking a specific spot to work on [...]

Well, due to a variety of reasons, my turn as an assistant at Back Bay looks to be complete.  I mourned last night and today am focusing on moving on;  resetting my schedule a bit and working on setting up a volunteer gig.  Hopefully there will be more on that soon!
Also taking the time now to [...]

Happily long day.  Started the morning in a bit of a tizzy but all worked out.  Subbed Vanessa’s 10 am Forrest, took Peter’s 1215, teacher’s practice 3-5 & assisted Lynne’s 5:40 Forrest class.
Here’s the lesson plan from today’s am Forrest class.
Theme:  Work with feeling sense, let go of thinking mind
Technique: inner line of leg, active [...]

Today went well.  Details perhaps another time.  Tired now!  Beloved Husband & I went to a French Bistro in Back Bay called Bouchee after the excitement of the day & I am SOOOO ready for bed.  Sleepy yogi.
Here’s the tripartite lesson plan from today.  It’s semi-indicative of what went down.  Remember, this was [...]