The Daily Devotion: The Meaning of Being In-Powered

Novelty is the spice of life. I'm so grateful that I had the opportunity today to teach a post-WOD yoga class at an new Crossfit box in Midtown called "Gym Bowie". The clean, state-of-the-art feel of the space, and the friendly, jovial presence of the owner, Bowie, made me feel a home right away.

Based on my own limited experience with Crossfit, I've still have lung-burning, leg-cramping post-WOD sensations seared into my muscle memory. So, my intention in leading today's class centered heavily on creating alignment, depth and ease in each pose, rather than the characteristic powerhouse Baptiste vinyasa flow session.

I officially represented Big Yoga, yet I couldn't help but relay the intention of "leaving students in their power" back to the intention behind our organization's play on words - "In-Powered".

So it goes, my primary objective - regardless of whether I'm serving as a representative Big Yoga teacher or officially representing In-Powered by by OSA - is to have each and everything student walk off of the mat feeling powerful in new and exciting way.

I am completely blown away by everyone's willingness to take on the practice today, even in spite just completing a killer workout and their self-reported "total lack of flexibility." More than this, my mind became creatively ignited by their welcomed barrage of questions before, during and after the class.

"What is the best stretch for shoulder stiffness? How can I work through tightness in my hips? How can I adjust my breath to my movement? When is the best time of day to practice yoga?"

As the questions kept pouring and pouring, I quickly realized that there were SO many body sensations I wasn't considering or modifying for because I've never felt them in my own body. Whatever happened today was akin to some form of kinesthetic-empathetic learning on my part. Whatever it was...I LOVED the novelty of it!!!

Not only did I have a great time teaching, but I walked away from my own mat feeling energized, renewed and.........

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