Here’s an old article from New York Times that brought caution in the way we practice and teach – just being mindful by really seeing, observing and knowing that it’s not about you; it’s about the students, always. And as Judith would have us realize to always mirror back this truth: We are each unconditionally loved. No matter.
Been leaning on the conservative side in a group situation but it’s nice when one can customize the sequence for that person – see the progress and take it up a notch and before you know it, she’s in the tribe. Love yoga therapy for that reason – gives us a chance to reflect, regenerate and rejuvenate – yes? Use of the word therapy is banned under Yoga Alliance but why? Yes, because of the liability concerns to call yoga what it is. Moreover, perhaps when it’s called “therapy”, the term would suggest some sort of mental or physical struggles that require a fix, a cure but some of us are just doing yoga for health maintenance, more a preventative discipline; not for any immediate therapeutic needs? Under IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists) accredited school’s certification though, I will be freed from such restriction in semantics – plan on liberally using that word because to me, it’s always been about that – yoga is a natural form of therapy to feel one’s authentic very best. What else could it be? Exercise? Well, it’s that too – Any form of aerobic exercise will release neurotransmitter called serotonin or norepinephrineWhen and other endorphins, which can lead to a feeling of well being. And yoga helps so that you can exercise WELL…in pursuit of that euphoria – anything can be a therapy if it leads to mind-body fitness and wellness. As a matter of fact, our dog is a therapy – the best by far ! lol.
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