I’ve read that when you start to follow your own inner compass and live toward your life purpose that things fall into place with synchronicity. My personal experience in the last few months confirms this assertion, and it’s exciting to feel confident that things will work out, that it’s safe to have faith in the universe.
I’ve only had three hours of teacher training and they were definitely introductory. But already I can tell I am in the right place, that I have expansive opportunities at my fingertips and my own efforts will factor heavily into what I accomplish.
I am allowing myself to go with the flow–a particularly apt metaphor since I am learning a vinyasa flow sequence. If I don’t feel like teaching what I learn, I can simply benefit from personal knowledge. Some people do that and its perfectly fine; everyone in the room shares a passion and respect for the yoga, and that’s what matters most.
But I want to teach. The idea scares me but not as much as it thrills me so I’m pursuing it. I’m going to do my homework and listen with care; I’m going to be attentive and malleable. I’m going to give myself a whole chance to become what I am only beginning to envision.
One of the leaders told us tonight that the key to being a good teacher was to find our true voices. I’ve heard the same advice in writing classes, and I don’t doubt the essence of it. Voice is vital. In a yoga class, you can tell almost right away–from the first few spoken words–whether you connect with a teacher, how receptive you will be to what they are offering.
Because people can sense energy and frequencies, you can feel whether or not a teacher is speaking from the heart or by the book. And if the instructor is not leading from the soul, their voice will not ring true. It doesn’t mean they can’t adequately teach a class, but they won’t be the kind of teacher whose students feel empowered to reach into their own souls for guidance and peace.
I want to be a true teacher.
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