Thursday 25 May, 2006

TT: Getting easier

Today Bernie was back to talk about meditation and Jesse was back to teach us some practical yoga pose anatomy, all very interesting. I just love Bernie's compassion and wisdom - I could listen to him talk for days with his stories about ancient mythologies and their relevant meanings in our everyday lives. Luckily for us he's going to be back to continue teaching pranyama and more meditation.

We also continued teaching in little groups - about ten people in each group where everyone got to teach three poses while others were "the class". It's interesting - I wasn't really nervous at all, in fact in many ways the teaching was the best I've done so far. I'm not sure what has changed, or if it's just experience, but it's finally starting to feel like I just might be able to do it. Strangely enough it's easier to teach many people instead of just one... there's clearly a lot of things I don't understand. But one thing is for sure, I absolutely believe I'm doing what I enjoy.

Posted by kolibri at 25 May 21:45, 2006
Comments
# 1 - Yoe (on May 26, 2006 02:36 AM):

There's something I've been wondering recently: what is/are the main, let's say physiological, differences between yoga and pilates? Is pilates just stripped-down, perhaps commercialised yoga with reduced amount of excercises? Why should someone choose one over another?


# 2 - kolibri [TypeKey Profile Page] (on May 26, 2006 07:11 AM):

I've never taken a full pilates class so I don't know exactly what the difference is - but as far as I know pilates focuses very much on the core muscles like stomach, buttocks and back muscles together with legs. Most exercises are done on the floor in your back or sitting and I've always really disliked it :) I think main goals are the same in yoga and pilates - healthy living through stronger and more flexible body. I think they use breathing as an important tool, too, but is more physical with emphasis towars muscles and strength than mental and spiritual like yoga (well, eventually anyway).

Long story short - yes, it's pretty much like you thought :) Some people love it, I can't stand it. Choose yoga :)


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