I feel so much gratitude that I get to do what I do, day in and day out. I could not have imagined in the past that this is possible, but here it is, a reality.
Here are the top 10 reasons why I love being a Jivamukti Yoga Teacher: 1. I get to talk about compassion for all beings and I get paid for it! 2. My creativity is challenged by how to interpret the focus of the month. From writing the dharma talk to creating a sequence that goes with it, I am always kept on my toes. 3. I learn so much because I need to learn how to teach it, whether it's sacred geometry, yoga sutras, sequencing, or how to get into a pose. 4. I get to push past my comfort zone. I no longer fear public speaking. I even sing/chant in class. The difficult things we need to talk about, oh yes, Jivamukti covers it, from meat-eating to religious traditions to sex to death to materialism, and I have to get over my need for approval and do my job. 5. I have grown to appreciate the role of music and a handpicked playlist in a class. 6. I get to share what I love and hopefully make others fall in love with it too- the ones who ask about Jivamukti Teacher Training do! 7. Being exposed to hope whenever a student tells me he or she is getting that compassion is not selective and yes, it must include animals. And every so often, a student saying he or she is turning vegan. 8. I get to witness students pushing past their fears and doing things for the first time, with courage that is not of reckless abandon but rather something that comes from self-trust and inner confidence. 9. I get to show students that they can work towards finding their Self, whether it's through progression of a pose or creating the space to just let emotions out and cry a much-needed cry. 10. When I give the savasana massage, I get to see in the student's vulnerability his or her wholeness. And I get a glimpse of what my teachers Sharon Gannon and David Life teach us: to see each student as a holy being. Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu.
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I have died and gone to vegan candy heaven! Thank you, Marie, for bringing these all the way from London. My vegan sweet tooth thanks you!
P.S. The stuff tastes just like those Milky Way/Snickers candy bars- but without the cruelty! I have tried milder toners but this is the clear vegan winner that really dries up blemishes- Alba Acnedote Deep Clean Astringent (available at Healthy Options). I waited one week to write about this just in case it was a fluke. It is not! The product claims it is effective within 8 hours, and indeed I felt the difference right away. I use it twice daily on only the t-zone/acne-prone/oily areas. The stinging sensation is normal, I suppose, and so far has no negative consequences other than the slight discomfort immediately after application. I also cut down on a lot of processed food products last week. This is it- Alba astringent and whole foods plant-based diet for clearer skin!
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