This weekend : I AM ABSENT. Really sad. I am sick. I was diagnosed with Viral Exanthem last Thursday.. It's like a family of measles and it's contagious through my cough so I need to rest.... Yes, rest!!!! One week bed rest.... more time to study for my dialogue. More time to relax not think of work. I've been stressed with work and how to study the teacher training dialogue at the same time. I guess God gave me some time to study... Thank you, Ill make out of this. Rest and Study.
A lot of realization from last weekend up to today let me share to you:
1. Memorizing my dialogue - I admit I am really not going in memorizing ever since I was in school because I learn through pictures, visuals... I guess I have to master the pose and it will really help. Writing down the words helps me now.... saying it a lot and aloud helps me also... But I am a very slow learner... Taking one step at a time... I have been down for the rest of the days memorizing because I felt really inferior among the rest of the group because I really don't know how to memorize.... Or find my own words. When it's my turn for my practice teach the words and letters fall apart..... But i have to overcome that. Negative vibes are not really allowed. Positive- Yes! So we move forward... shall we?
I thought of - Thinking that I cant do it and thinking that Im not good at it won't really help instead of I need to find a solution and work double time on how to work for this memorizing thing. Yoga is my passion and I just need to go back to the thought "Why do I want to teach?" Why? I always wanted to share what I have to the world, to my family, to my friends... to the people around me..... now Yoga is the key for love, joy and peace! I always wanted to help people who are having a hard time dealing with their own lives, getting out of the dark side, getting out of being depressed. I was there not too deep but I can assure that Yoga can help. I can help. This is a tool for change.
2. Stress - with work and yoga teacher training on the weekend ....... is not easy. I never thought this would be hard, difficult. Work has been really toxic for the past several days or a month now. We really lack FTEs and our team lead just left. We have new ones, the replacements just came in and they need to be trained for a full blast function. I think of a many things most of the time...... I really can't move if one task is not done then the other, then the other... then doing some tasks for another FTE. Geez how complicated is that..... Living far is also a factor... What i do is when i arrive home i study some lines and usually im tired.... result I can't even study the whole thing. God. SAVE. ME. Another thing I need to keep in mind is I need to finish 40 Hot A classes on or before April 6.... I am just on my 8th class. Goodness gracious! I pray to the heavens that i finish all of the required classes and of course to memorize all of my dialogue!! AMEN!
3. Weak Immune system - Since Ive been stressed, not having complete sleep...... Here I go - I am sick. :( A friend said: Honor your body, weak or strong. It was always said in Yoga : Listen to your body it is smarter than you. Been overworking my mind and body without knowing it. Was pushing into the limits which is so wrong. Lesson learned: Take care of your body... This is a sacred temple. Only once yours, only yours.
4. The main goal - IS TO BE A YOGA TEACHER. I can do this. I can do this. Very challenging journey.... God made me feel this way and God created the road to the Yoga Teacher dream very bumpy.... BECAUSE IT WILL BE WORTH IT!!!!!!!!
I thank all of my family, yoga teachers, friends who supported me all the way..... who is really there for my support group. You know who you are.
Have to study a lot cause need to catch up.
See you.
Namaste!
Love and Light,
Carz
2/22/2014
2/15/2014
Day 6. Week 3. #HYTTManila
The memorizing is just difficult for me. 3rd week and I'm crying again. I need to trying other options on how to memorize or find my own words with the poses. Lord help me.
2/07/2014
DAY 2 #HYTT
So today we started early today. Practice at 7am then continuation of the history of Yoga discussed by Pio. The 8 limbs of Yoga is really interesting! I love the yamas!
Just to share - but a lot to share here are some of the discussion during this day.
the yamas
Source: http://www.lululemon.com/education/yoga/yamas
What is a "Yama," anyway? To some people, a Yama is a mountain mammal whose wool is woven into warm sweaters. We prefer clothes made from luon® (less itchy, thanks) so when we refer to a "Yama" we're talking about the first "limb" of Patanjali's 8 Limbs of Yoga. The 5 Yamas are universal practices that help us move forward in our personal and spiritual development. Practicing Yoga's "golden rules" ('Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.') helps us attain a healthy mind and body, and it's important to follow them without the desire for an end goal.
1. Ahimsa (non-violence): Ahimsa means practicing kindness to others, to animals and to ourselves in every thought and action. (Even if you never speak them, negative thoughts can be just as damaging as actions.) When we are compassionate and accepting of all ways of life (even if they seem "out there"), we can handle any situation with grace.
2. Asteya (non-stealing): Asteya teaches that everything we need in life is already within us. By choosing Asteya, we rise above our "base cravings" and become self-sufficient because we no longer desire something outside of ourselves. Feeling gratitude for what we have and only taking what's freely given (this includes other people's time and ideas) makes it easy to swap out feelings of envy or entitlement for authentic generosity.
3. Brahmacharya (moderation, non-excess): Brahmacharya teaches us to recognize that moment of "just enough" so we don't move past it into uncomfortable excess. Maybe it's by pushing away the plate of french fries or using our pent-up energy for a run. By focusing inward, we keep our bodies healthy and energetic. (And hey, there are some things we're better off avoiding altogether.) Where in your life could you practice moderation?
4. Aparigraha (non-possessiveness, absence of greed): You know that adage about "Keeping up with the Joneses?" Aparigraha is the opposite of that. Aparigraha teaches contentment with what we have, instead of grasping after what we don't have. Letting go of attachment to "things" (like possessions, or grudges) is really freeing. The philosopher Epicetus nailed it when he wrote, "Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants."
5. Satya (truth in word and thought, absence of falsehood): At first glance, Satya seems like the easiest yamato explain: be truthful. But truth is more than the absence of lie-telling. Satya teaches a practice of truthfulness in our words, our thoughts and our actions, including to ourselves. Facing uncomfortable truths (and knowing when it's the right time to speak them) does not usually feel awesome, which is why it's important to practice Ahimsa (nonviolence) together with Satya.
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After finishing the history....... but i want to hear more about it. the topic was really interested in Day 2. However time is up so we need to start now........ the real HOT YOGA TEACHER TRAINING!!!!!!!!!!!!
3:30 - 6:00 pm - is Yoga Lab Day 1 Half Moon Pose
Just to share - but a lot to share here are some of the discussion during this day.
the yamas
Source: http://www.lululemon.com/education/yoga/yamas
What is a "Yama," anyway? To some people, a Yama is a mountain mammal whose wool is woven into warm sweaters. We prefer clothes made from luon® (less itchy, thanks) so when we refer to a "Yama" we're talking about the first "limb" of Patanjali's 8 Limbs of Yoga. The 5 Yamas are universal practices that help us move forward in our personal and spiritual development. Practicing Yoga's "golden rules" ('Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.') helps us attain a healthy mind and body, and it's important to follow them without the desire for an end goal.
1. Ahimsa (non-violence): Ahimsa means practicing kindness to others, to animals and to ourselves in every thought and action. (Even if you never speak them, negative thoughts can be just as damaging as actions.) When we are compassionate and accepting of all ways of life (even if they seem "out there"), we can handle any situation with grace.
2. Asteya (non-stealing): Asteya teaches that everything we need in life is already within us. By choosing Asteya, we rise above our "base cravings" and become self-sufficient because we no longer desire something outside of ourselves. Feeling gratitude for what we have and only taking what's freely given (this includes other people's time and ideas) makes it easy to swap out feelings of envy or entitlement for authentic generosity.
3. Brahmacharya (moderation, non-excess): Brahmacharya teaches us to recognize that moment of "just enough" so we don't move past it into uncomfortable excess. Maybe it's by pushing away the plate of french fries or using our pent-up energy for a run. By focusing inward, we keep our bodies healthy and energetic. (And hey, there are some things we're better off avoiding altogether.) Where in your life could you practice moderation?
4. Aparigraha (non-possessiveness, absence of greed): You know that adage about "Keeping up with the Joneses?" Aparigraha is the opposite of that. Aparigraha teaches contentment with what we have, instead of grasping after what we don't have. Letting go of attachment to "things" (like possessions, or grudges) is really freeing. The philosopher Epicetus nailed it when he wrote, "Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants."
5. Satya (truth in word and thought, absence of falsehood): At first glance, Satya seems like the easiest yamato explain: be truthful. But truth is more than the absence of lie-telling. Satya teaches a practice of truthfulness in our words, our thoughts and our actions, including to ourselves. Facing uncomfortable truths (and knowing when it's the right time to speak them) does not usually feel awesome, which is why it's important to practice Ahimsa (nonviolence) together with Satya.
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After finishing the history....... but i want to hear more about it. the topic was really interested in Day 2. However time is up so we need to start now........ the real HOT YOGA TEACHER TRAINING!!!!!!!!!!!!
3:30 - 6:00 pm - is Yoga Lab Day 1 Half Moon Pose
2/02/2014
#HYTTManila
So what's the hashtag all about? I havent announced to all but shared to some that I have plans to be a yoga teacher in the future but the opportunity came in early... I didnt hesitate I grabbed it.. I wanted this, not all are given this kind of opportunity. So here it goes - I joined the 1st ever Hot Yoga Teacher Training here in Manila under Absolute Yoga partnered with Yoga+. This is the 1st ever Hot Yoga Teacher Training.... Which I am very honored to be part of Batch 1... So let me share to you my thoughts, take aways, learnings, challenges before and during Day 1 and Day 2.
We were given the Pre-teaching dialogue before Christmas in 2013. So we have to memorize first few poses but I wasnt able to memorize all admittedly because :
1. I was really spending the holidays with my family
2. Was helping out with the chores during the weekends cause we don't have any helper at home
3. Work at dayshifts... I usually go home late and I am really trying to squeeze in the memorizing part before I sleep..... Hopefully and praying that I can get a good technique on how to memorize ... I feel that I am really slow with this one.
Now, I really wanted to rent a place near my office or near the Yoga + Makati studio in Tordesillas.
The course is just on the weekends. So 10 weekends Feb 1-April 6 to finish the course.
Time Flies really. Day 1 and Day 2 are over.
Day 1.
Cheers to this!!! And Here we gooooooo.... Good morning. My name is Carina and I will be guiding you throughout the 90 mins of your practice....We begin in Child's pose... With big toes touching sit on your heels.......... Oppppps............. Not quite yet. Okayyyyyyy. Here we go.
TEACHER TRAINING DAY!!!!!!
We started early. And will be starting early until the end. Busy year. Tough year indeed but I believe this will be okay. Change is nice.. Challenge is nice. Getting outside your box is something that we need to learn.
7am Practiced Yoga with the whole group. We are just 12 in the Batch. Some new faces and some I usually practice with. I was really nervous and excited at the same time. My teachers were at the back to assess our poses and taking notes for the lab to correct us. For the first time ever in my HOT A practice i felt nervous because someone is watching at the back I cant even do my balancing poses well and felt a headache after.... But i needed to relax and to let go.
After practicing, we had a breakfast break then introduction of all the trainees. Amazing how I am included in this group and I was really excited to know all of them. We all have different stories in life and why we wanted to teach yoga was one of the things that we all have in common. We all have our reasons and it was meant to be that we are all in batch one. Surprisingly, Chi and I are the youngest from the group. I was really intimidated at first when I heard about each and everyone's career background... And I am just starting my career and I am already here but I believe there is a reason why.
Guidelines and reminders were discussed as well...... and the mantra : TTP or TTFP.
After the introduction/guidelines/reminders - we started with the History of Yoga. I am not a fan of history but it was really important to know about the roots... where it came from... it was said "if you don't know this, you can just be a regular gym instructor who asks the client to do bench push ups!" With this, mind setting was to divert into something positive that the history of yoga will help me understand what is yoga and for me to spread the word to my future students. Until the end of day we did history...... I can share my notes soon....
It was also shared that through out the course and through you yoga journey - Patience, Perseverance and Determination is IMPORTANT.
It was a nosebleed session. Some terms I can't absorb but took down notes so I can still remember all of the terms and the lecture.
Alright... I was about to share DAY 2. A lot of take aways. But can I do that tomorrow? Have to rest. Work again... It's a monday!!!!
We were given the Pre-teaching dialogue before Christmas in 2013. So we have to memorize first few poses but I wasnt able to memorize all admittedly because :
1. I was really spending the holidays with my family
2. Was helping out with the chores during the weekends cause we don't have any helper at home
3. Work at dayshifts... I usually go home late and I am really trying to squeeze in the memorizing part before I sleep..... Hopefully and praying that I can get a good technique on how to memorize ... I feel that I am really slow with this one.
Now, I really wanted to rent a place near my office or near the Yoga + Makati studio in Tordesillas.
The course is just on the weekends. So 10 weekends Feb 1-April 6 to finish the course.
Time Flies really. Day 1 and Day 2 are over.
Day 1.
Cheers to this!!! And Here we gooooooo.... G
TEACHER TRAINING DAY!!!!!!
We started early. And will be starting early until the end. Busy year. Tough year indeed but I believe this will be okay. Change is nice.. Challenge is nice. Getting outside your box is something that we need to learn.
7am Practiced Yoga with the whole group. We are just 12 in the Batch. Some new faces and some I usually practice with. I was really nervous and excited at the same time. My teachers were at the back to assess our poses and taking notes for the lab to correct us. For the first time ever in my HOT A practice i felt nervous because someone is watching at the back I cant even do my balancing poses well and felt a headache after.... But i needed to relax and to let go.
After practicing, we had a breakfast break then introduction of all the trainees. Amazing how I am included in this group and I was really excited to know all of them. We all have different stories in life and why we wanted to teach yoga was one of the things that we all have in common. We all have our reasons and it was meant to be that we are all in batch one. Surprisingly, Chi and I are the youngest from the group. I was really intimidated at first when I heard about each and everyone's career background... And I am just starting my career and I am already here but I believe there is a reason why.
Guidelines and reminders were discussed as well...... and the mantra : TTP or TTFP.
Trust the Process.
Trust the Process.
Trust the Process.
After the introduction/guidelines/reminders - we started with the History of Yoga. I am not a fan of history but it was really important to know about the roots... where it came from... it was said "if you don't know this, you can just be a regular gym instructor who asks the client to do bench push ups!" With this, mind setting was to divert into something positive that the history of yoga will help me understand what is yoga and for me to spread the word to my future students. Until the end of day we did history...... I can share my notes soon....
It was also shared that through out the course and through you yoga journey - Patience, Perseverance and Determination is IMPORTANT.
It was a nosebleed session. Some terms I can't absorb but took down notes so I can still remember all of the terms and the lecture.
Alright... I was about to share DAY 2. A lot of take aways. But can I do that tomorrow? Have to rest. Work again... It's a monday!!!!
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