A GRACIOUS REPLY
After reading YOGA FOR OSTEOPOROSIS ('will she get off this book soon?), I blogged about it -- but, you know that. Then, I was so excited, I went to the Anusara® website and told the 'world' about it and my ah-ha moment with muscle energy.
I wondered during all this, where Anusara entered into their (the authors') field of knowledge and experience. But, I went blindly forward with my excited writings, without ever checking. After writing and submitting my entry to the Anusara® site, I decided to look to see if either author was listed in the 'teachers' section. It turns out that Ellen Saltonstall (one of the authors) is a Certified Anusara® instructor. Red face, embarrassment, chagrin, sheepish, whatever other words you can use to describe making a bit of a fool of yourself.
Oh, well. I sent an e-mail to Ellen. In it I confessed my un-educated writing (as in, not knowing she was Certified), then I thanked her for writing the book. I wondered if I would get a response. Maybe none would come; maybe she would think it wasn't worth corresponding with someone who could move so blindly forward without checking basic facts.
Well, that's not the way of the Anusara® world. This morning, an e-mail waited for me. An e-mail that very graciously acknowledged my correspondence. Redemption. She even offered to answer any questions I may have. Nice lady.
Yesterday's Level 1 class was fun -- all students who had been in my classes before. This time, tho, armed with the verse from the Tao (think of the small as large; the few as many), I was able to re-address hands and foundation in poses. Because, while small in size, the placement and energy of the hands and feet are a big (large) deal in our yoga practice. And, it is difficult - at times - to impress on people the importance of not fidgeting hands while in poses like down dog, plank, etc. Got the message through in this class, tho. They know exactly how I feel about fidgeting fingers!
Today's agenda includes cleaning. There was no 'Good Fairy' visiting my house while I was gone; and it shows. Maybe we'll clean all morning then go to lunch -- that would be a nice reward.
Have a good Sunday,
I wondered during all this, where Anusara entered into their (the authors') field of knowledge and experience. But, I went blindly forward with my excited writings, without ever checking. After writing and submitting my entry to the Anusara® site, I decided to look to see if either author was listed in the 'teachers' section. It turns out that Ellen Saltonstall (one of the authors) is a Certified Anusara® instructor. Red face, embarrassment, chagrin, sheepish, whatever other words you can use to describe making a bit of a fool of yourself.
Oh, well. I sent an e-mail to Ellen. In it I confessed my un-educated writing (as in, not knowing she was Certified), then I thanked her for writing the book. I wondered if I would get a response. Maybe none would come; maybe she would think it wasn't worth corresponding with someone who could move so blindly forward without checking basic facts.
Well, that's not the way of the Anusara® world. This morning, an e-mail waited for me. An e-mail that very graciously acknowledged my correspondence. Redemption. She even offered to answer any questions I may have. Nice lady.
--- So, enough on the book ---
Yesterday's Level 1 class was fun -- all students who had been in my classes before. This time, tho, armed with the verse from the Tao (think of the small as large; the few as many), I was able to re-address hands and foundation in poses. Because, while small in size, the placement and energy of the hands and feet are a big (large) deal in our yoga practice. And, it is difficult - at times - to impress on people the importance of not fidgeting hands while in poses like down dog, plank, etc. Got the message through in this class, tho. They know exactly how I feel about fidgeting fingers!
Today's agenda includes cleaning. There was no 'Good Fairy' visiting my house while I was gone; and it shows. Maybe we'll clean all morning then go to lunch -- that would be a nice reward.
Have a good Sunday,