Lessons of the Student Teacher

Fun at yum time today. Today was a journey to a Lunch and Learn at the NC DOT facility in Clayton. This program was set up after meeting two wellness managers at the NC State Employee's Wellness Expo in November, which was essentially an ongoing 6 hour Chair Yoga class. This class of 10 students had practically no yoga experience. We explored Sitting Mountain, centering breath for relaxation and exertion, building up to the Golf Swing/Cradle Rock stretch in the Alignment Series. Here's a quote from one of the manager's in an email:" Everyone really, really enjoyed it.
We'll help spread the word!"

Afterward, I taught at The Cypress. The 3 students did very well in building strength up the body, starting with awareness of their foot pressing down evenly into the ground and elbow positioning over their hips. These two areas were cited as essential for strength and stability by one regular student who walks a big dog daily. Time to go.