A number of people have asked me about teaching yoga. A year ago, I announced I was in yoga teacher training. I spent my money and met for sessions with a senior level Iyengar teacher. It would make sense that a year later, I’d be a teacher. I probably should be. Continue reading Becoming A Yoga Teacher
Spirals, strings, stress, waves
THE WAVES WAVES
Have you see this?
THIS RIGHT HERE.
It’s what I do every day.
Every.
Fucking.
Day.
I dare you. I D-Motherfucking AIR YOU to see me.
SEE THIS.
Blue motherfucking hair.
Lesson 1 – What you do affects other people.
Lesson 2 – You can’t get everything you need from one person.
Lesson 3 – Not everyone deserves your full attention.
And you can take those to the bank.
Today I sat down to digest.
High and low.
Gomukhasana.
Rumination.
Change in seasons.
Freshness of scars
recently healing.
Burning light waiting
rising and setting.
Always ready.
Catch me sleeping.
Timing is crucial,
reflexes sharp.
Motivated by delusion
Plan B assurance.
Plan A: yoga
Don’t limit scope.
At least, until,
Given a good reason.
The scariest part
of this whole thing
is that it seems
to be working
for me.
Three crazy days draped in haze
Foggy memories, litter the roads
Masquerades and monsters’ ball
Selfish shindig shoveling dirt on egos
Alone in the corner, content with my lot
Socialites strained through indifference
Weep and wail, stone faced security
Seeking reparations for years not lived
Same age as a car my father owned
Resale value is relative. I’m a classic.
Hurtling down hills caked in obstacles
No insurance for the worst case.
I hate the condescending nature of anti-depressant commercials. Most of them have somber-looking middle age white women with plaintive eyes reciting “depression is serious medical condition”. Then a soft, nurturing male voice calmly explains that these pills will balance your brain juices so you don’t feel tired or stressed out anymore.
It’s okay. This is something you can’t change.
It’s out of your control. Take these.
It’s like a diabetic taking insulin. Nothing to be ashamed of.
Soon you’ll be normal. Everyone will like you. Continue reading Depression
Sharing water is harder than you would think. Continue reading My Voice
This weekend, about two dozen yogis descended upon Evergreen Yoga Center to share a workshop with the indomitable Kquvien Deweese. I usually have a few anxiety demons circling my head before any major workshop. Going into 10+ hours of yoga class with a new teacher is nerve-wracking. Iyengar yoga teachers can take any form and I’m a sensitive person. However, this is my second experience learning from Kquvien. Continue reading Discovery: Kquvien Deweese Workshop Oct 16-18
This species of owl exists
in the Eastern United States
(North America,
for future reference)
It has ever since
humans began giving a shit
about where owls live.
They, as a species
struggled so hard
adapted so effortlessly
to their environment
that in a mere 20 years
they achieve Manifest Destiny
Greatest of American Dreams
Musta come on too strong
Gun to the face
Shock to the heart
When did it become
either/or, none two shall pass
Not a competitior
In the human race
Change is inevitable
Not always mandatory
Wonderland is where
Stories live in the dark
Ms Poppins is a pusher
I’ve seen the universe
In the pupil of my eye