It’s my fourth year teaching yoga and my first class always feels like it’s my first time. Do any of you feel that way? I get anxious the night before and get worked up on how I will be in class. Do I have the sequences for the newcomers? Will they enjoy the class? Does my playlist have the right songs? Am I making myself worked up for nothing? It’s wanting to have a perfect class. One thing I learned in my four years of teaching – embrace the awkwardness. There are days when I have my “ON” days and things go as I plan and there are “OFF” days. It is okay to have an off day. There are things beyond our control and it is okay. Go with the flow and teach regardless of the situation. I learned to take things as they go and if things don’t work out, laugh, and keep teaching. Students are there regardless not because of the sequences, the asanas, they are there for their practice.

Today in class, I knew I was rusty as the last time I taught was in October. Being me, I shared how I felt. My students were there as I was for them. The class turned out how I wanted it. It was just right. I included a 10-minute body scan meditation from Tara Brach from Mindful.org for savasana. I am plan on incorporating 5-8 minutes of meditation before or after yoga practice. I am grateful for my students. I am blessed and thankful to have the teaching space for the winter and to have yoga props available to my students. Shout out to InBody Yoga Academy for supporting my intention of community yoga. It’s great to be back to teaching!