Being grateful

Thanksgiving is next week and as I reflect on the things I am grateful for my yoga students come into my mind every time.  I am grateful for their desire and commitment to bring their intentions to class and be present with me as the days get shorter and the cold sets in.

I have given my students the opportunity to post about what has stood out the most for them this quarter and what they have received from the classes.

Winter Quarter 2014

Hi everyone,
While I was teaching yoga classes today I couldn't help but receive the blessings of the sun's warmth outside the windows of the gallery where I teach.  The Synchronicity of having the sunshine during this final week of yoga classes for my CWU students inspired me to think of and sing an Irish Blessing to my students inspired by the following you tube video.  Thank you internet for your 25 year birthday today, and giving me the ability to learn this song and sing it to my amazing students that I have this quarter.  Thanks everyone for practicing yoga with me this quarter.  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8eoEv1tnTU

Fall quarter 2013

Hi there everyone,
I am so grateful for my Fall Yoga Students this year.  I am grateful to all the studenst who showed up to class and committed to being present with their bodies and their minds and for the courage to show up and let go.  I was amazed at how well students listened to my instructions and followed directions.  It felt so easy to teach because everyone seemed like they knew yoga already.  I felt grateful to have this season of letting go, Fall, to share with the students who were in my classes.
There is so much intensity and passion in a room full of committed yoga students to being present and in the moment with the yoga postures.
What a beautiful time I've had with all of you:)
Jai Bhagwan,
Kristin:)

Summertime Yoga!

Practicing yoga in the summertime is wonderful for the body and mind!  I have invited yoga students to share their reflections about their journey with yoga.  I am so grateful for the small classes in the summer and the joy and community they bring into the yoga experience.  If you decide to post, thank you for sharing:)

Spring has sprung!

I am so grateful to all of the students who were able to practice yoga with me this quarter.  I have given students the opportunity to post comments about their experience with yoga this quarter.   Congrats to all of my students who are graduating.  May the long time sun shine upon you!
Kristin:)

Winter Yoga 2012-2013

I am so grateful to my yoga students in the winter time and for their commitment to showing up to class and practicing yoga with me.  I have given students the opportunity to reflect back over the winter classes and notice what stood out for them, how practicing yoga and meditation may have been helpful to them.  Jai Bhagwhan:)

yoga class for fall

Hi everyone,
I am going to miss you all when class ends this quarter.  I don't know if it is the new building or what, but I feel like I have been on a journey with all of you.  Please remember that whatever choices you make for your future, you can not f*&k up.  Every choice will give you an opportunity to learn.  So, don't be afraid, spread your wings and fly and remember that you are beautiful.
Thanks for deciding to join me on my blog....
Kristin:)