Intention

I taught yesterday at a school for children with special needs. I was really nervous going in. These are kids that come with their own aide and aren't to be left alone. I was very nervous going in but ended up having a super fab time. The kids were great and they were just like every other class I teach. They laughed when I used Sanskrit, as soon as I showed them an asana they would say "oh man I can't do that.) I just did my best to teach them the same way I teach all my classes. Except in most of my classes I don't have a group of kids ranging in age from 6-17. The children were so open and receptive and my time with them was really a blessing. After my last few weeks of having some difficult classes, I made sure to offer up a prayer and set my intention before the kids came in the room. I just wanted for the class to go well (not perfect because there is no such thing) and for the kids to have a good time. Are they all going to go out and sign up for yoga? I'm sure not, but for that 45 minutes they were with me and they were doing it. I got lots of thank you's and hugs at the end which was really beautiful.

Continuing with the theme of intention in today's post. I told the universe that as soon as my reading class was over I wanted to put all my time and energy into becoming a better yoga student and a stronger student. My last day of teaching reading, I treat myself to a yoga class at a studio near my house. What happens?? I re injure my shoulder. It is a really annoying injury that comes and goes but is really painful. So I have an appointment to see my doctor who will hopefully refer me to a physical therapist. So my intention was to have my cute little booty in yoga class every chance I get but alas that was not the universes plan for me. I can still honor my intention by focusing on my meditation practice and I'm still working on my Sanskrit. Just because I have to take a time out on my asana practice, there are still 7 other limbs of yoga that I'm perfectly capable of practicing. I pray that my shoulder will be okay soon. I'm signed up for a yoga training in May that I'm really excited about. Send me good healing vibes!! Until next time my friends, love and lollipops!!