In Tokyo, when I took couple of yoga classes, lymphatic care was always mentioned … at least with this one teacher – Taeko Kubota. She starts out referencing this important system that runs a network of drainage system throughout our body. Her class tends to be a gentle class, rather refreshing for a visitor like me, as not once does she get us into a down-dog … and at the end in savasana, she will make the rounds to give a very tender adjustment that works just right. It’s not quite an adjustment … it’s more a effervescent touch – sometimes shiatsu-ish, sometimes reiki-ish – probably depending on the student’s observed condition. Realizing that she holds mommy-&-me baby massage classes, she just knows how to transmit that gentle care through the use of touch… it’s lovely. I love this teacher’s style and grace.
What a surprise that, out of pure coincidence, the Aryuvedic book I picked up at a Tokyo bookstore had her as a model:) As I flipped through the pages to find …I am thinking she looks so familiar and then – wait! Recognized her – and checked the name, yes, indeed, this is Taeko-sensei from whom I just took a class from last week! A surprise as I headed to the airport to come back to California. It is no wonder that her class is so sattvic. Gentle and soothing. At the end, you just feel lighter and good about yourself and the world we live in. Clear headed and yet floating on clouds. Haaah, sigh.
So sweet of Taeko-sensei to give me this treat along with …neti pot! A portable version – thank you sooo much! I will use the neti pot as we approach this flu season. Arigato-gozaimashita!
How to’s? Hope to channel and transmit some of the techniques …very simple and yet effective.