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RE: 4/9/26 Live Session Recording (Module 10/11)

April — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:50:11 +0000

I've always struggled with self discipline, whether that's staying on track as I attempt to work from home, or sticking to a diet or workout routine. It's definitely something I want to work on and develop. As a kid, my parents didn't discipline me very much they kind of let me do what I wanted. Granted, I was a pretty well behaved kid up until high school, but I wonder if part of my struggle as an adult to stay consistent with things and self discipline is a result of not having that structure as a kid. Self study, I feel like I'm constantly doing. I've done a lot of that over the past few years and will continue to, because that's how I grow. When I'm triggered, it's an opportunity to get curious about the "why". I've had to recognize and apologize a few times this year for being triggered in situations that might not have warranted such a reaction. The difference today is that I know what it is, maybe not as it's happening all the time but usually afterwards and I can own it and apologize and try to approach things better next time. In terms of what I feel is important to address in a new group, I really enjoy the idea of speaking briefly on the nervous system and why yoga can be helpful in regulation. That information alone was helpful to me in recognizing when I might need to move my body or find moments of stillness. Also inviting exploration, curiosity and moving how it's comfortable.

RE: 4/9/26 Live Session Recording (Module 10/11)

Renee — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:49:02 +0000

Another great session to watch. I am thinking a lot about the introductory sequence and a new group - I do think language is important, however, I do tend to overthink things and so I am trying to come in to practicing for it being true to myself and reaching for natural language that I would also use on a daily basis. I do tend to have a louder voice than most facilitators I've seen so I think pitch and tone is more on my mind as I come in to presenting as well.

I think if we are working with people that are uncertain it's a great step to keep encouraging to try something new, but also settle if they are uncomfortable. As I tend to work more with youth, a positive challenge can be an okay step to take with them as well to see if that helps encourage (I know that isn't an approach with everyone, but a possibility especially if you have some rapport built.) Also using the other participants to encourage or share might help ease a participant in to the setting if they are uncomfortable!

RE: 4/9/26 Live Session Recording (Module 10/11)

Lili Garcia — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:23:16 +0000

The discussion around discipline especially resonated with me because I also have ADHD, and for a long time I’ve measured myself against a version of consistency that was never actually built for the way my mind works. I used to think discipline meant doing the same thing every day in the same way, and if my energy, focus, or capacity shifted, I saw that as failure.

What’s landing for me now is the idea that self-study asks for honesty before structure. Some days discipline looks like movement, breath, and full presence. Other days it looks like noticing resistance, honoring limited capacity, and staying in relationship with myself instead of forcing sameness. That feels much more sustainable and compassionate. As I think about building an introductory sequence for people who may be new, uncertain, or even skeptical, what feels most important is creating safety through choice, clear pacing, and language that helps people trust their own bodies. I really appreciate the emphasis on giving participants agency from the beginning, especially around activation and rest, so the experience feels invitational rather than prescriptive.

I always think of that picture that shows all the different animals being asked to climb a tree. We all have different strengths, limits, and ways of being. I think it’s so important to honor that we are all different but acknowledge that we can still connect through those differences if we choose to remain open and accepting.

RE: 4/2/26 Live Session Recording (Module 10)

Skye — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:20:03 +0000

During the movement demonstration of the chair-supported sequence and while practicing it in my own body, I am continually appreciative of the awareness I can feel in how these poses/this way of practicing is powerful and effective not by the shape or how physically “complex” they are, but by the level of awareness we can bring to them and how they are feeling in our bodies and the level of engagement of presence we are able to tune in to. I love how in using the chair, it acts as a prop in that it allows for a different kind of awareness by simplifying things in a way. I have experienced more anatomy based/alignment focused training in the past, and it’s really cool and interesting to feel how I can bring those cues/sensations internally to these shapes in these forms supported with the chair, and it makes me feel inspired to be able to share with folks with this understanding that there are so many options for each body. The mindfulness and encouragement by the facilitator to inquire within ourselves and make adjustments for each unique body is so helpful in tuning in with our bodies and creating autonomy within the practice. I really appreciate everyone’s warm beautiful words of encouragement of each other and shares of their personal experiences of what it’s like starting to practice as facilitators and the idea that this can be play and a supportive space to learn together💜thank you all☀️

RE: 4/9/26 Live Session Recording (Module 10/11)

Chris — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:44:39 +0000

I wasn't able to attend live, so I'm participating via this forum post. I really appreciated the section at the end where we were given a straightforward sequencing with fleshed out details. My teacher actually invited me to help her teach yoga in prison, her being an experienced teacher (with no trauma-informed training) and me having almost completed this course seems like it will work, so I really appreciated a concrete guide as to how to structure the classes including the introductions, information about yoga, and building a rapport with participants.

I think that the introductory portion is really important, as there may be many people who have little to know background knowledge about yoga, breathwork, etc. Sharing some information about the purpose of yoga, touching on pranayama and the breathe can help spark some interest and increase people's comfort level when they are first approaching yoga, ditto for an some basic information on the nervous system. Techniques to foster emotional and physical awareness seem to be woven throughout the sequencing, with lots of opportunities for teachers to model -and students to practice - getting in touch with their feelings, motivations, and desires and developing a sense of full embodiment and choice that many mainstream yoga classes do not explicitly prioritise. I also think that setting up that dialectic of activation or rest (on-off) and providing opportunities for people to make decisions based what they want or need in a given moment is really important.

RE: 4/9/26 Live Session Recording (Module 10/11)

Rachael — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:01:39 +0000

I really appreciated the recording this week, even though I missed being part of the live call. Discipline and self-study have been looking more like grace, self-compassion and patience as I am dealing with the unknown of the state of my health. I'm not going to lie, it's scary. As I struggle to understand and accept my current reality of growing limited capacity with both movement and even breath sometimes, I’ve been coming back to the question of what sustainable self-care looks like for me in this moment. Not today, not tomorrow, but in the present moment. To be honest, this has always been a difficult one for me, to be present with my mind and my body. It's always been easier for me to look forward to something different, better, new, interesting, etc. It's almost like a 'false hope' I would cling to when the 'present moment' was unpleasant, or I was suffering in some way. It must've been a coping mechanism I developed growing up to mitigate for the difficult circumstances I found myself in. What I'm surrendering to now is that there is no guarantee of any 'future' anything. All I have is this very moment and for this moment, I am filled with gratitude for the lack of pain my body isn't in tonight. I'm tapping into a kind of self-forgiveness and self-compassion that I'm not sure I've ever allowed myself to receive. Usually, I'm too busy with self-blame, self-abandonment, fear, and attachment. Tonight, I'm considering what serves me and what does not, what can I let go of that is harmful and how can I connect more to myself, being fully present with the pain and the passion of living a full life at the same time.

RE: 4/2/26 Live Session Recording (Module 10)

Trinity Taylor — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:55:56 +0000

I enjoyed watching this weeks lecture. I do wish I would have had the time to be in a breakout session and see how I would facilitate the sequencing on page 50. I do wish I had a hard copy of the facilitation guide booklet with the postures and sequencing.

RE: 3/12/26 Live Session Recording (Module 7)

Trinity Taylor — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:18:53 +0000

I hate that I missed this week. Aparigraha is one of the Yamas that I know I need to practice more at non-attachment. My truth is, I have issues with feeling attached to men and not wanting to let them go, even when our season has run its course. I have found myself still talking to men that I liked when I was 12 years old, just to have the feeling of possession or like I had a collection. As I type this, I really feel horrible and this is something I want to change because none of this stuff and/or people belong to me.

I also loved the discussion of the chakras. I have struggled in the past with my throat chakra. I was the youngest child in the household growing up and most times I felt like I did not have a voice. As I got older, I did not know this is what I was doing but I would suppress my emotions often and the explode when I had enough. I had to realize that I could not continue to hold things in. Now, I speak up for myself whenever I need to address an issue. I have practiced doing so calmly and at the right timing in order to be respectful to the other person. Being able to communicate how you feel is important, now I just struggle when I am not heard.

RE: 4/9/26 Live Session Recording (Module 10/11)

Cele — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:55:40 +0000

Hi! Ironically, last week I was going through waves of self-discipline and was burning myself out by doing so. I've always compared my self-discipline to others without putting into consideration the adjustments I may need (thanks to adhd and other fun mental health things). I loved hearing how others have been making that distinction and moving towards self-compassion, this makes me so hopeful, see you all tomorrow! Best, Cele

RE: 4/9/26 Live Session Recording (Module 10/11)

Caili — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:21:11 +0000

I decided to have a panic attack around 5 PM last week during class so I hopped off early 😊 So while I missed the group discussion it was helpful to hear someone elses persepctive of not feeling comfortable entering a carceral facility directly but that the opportunity for supporting individuals in a community center is a way to help build a bridge for individuals who participated in a prison facility but may not be able to access further on the outside. While I've always imagined myself taking this training literally and facilitating inside a facility, I understand that once I try it the reality may be it could be too much for me. I like the idea of being able to offer this kind of programming to an underserved population in other settings that may or may not be more of a fit for me personally.