I realise that I haven't written up my notes from our posture clinic last week with Troy and Iko from New York, both of whom I just loved! I learnt so much from them in just one afternoon so I want to make sure that I write it all up while its still fresh in my mind so that I can refer back to it.
As follows:
KNOW what you are teaching. That way you can stay true to the dialogue.
When you are feeling nervous shake the energy off. Direct it somewhere i.e. with a hand gesture /a point or motion.
Watch the bodies and connect the words to the bodies to that you don't just "see" the dialogue in your head.
Don't say you're sorry for any mistakes you may make. Most students won't notice anyway as they are too busy suffering. Lol I love that one :-)
Don't sabotage yourself by saying, "I Can't". The negative energy compounds in your body. Say, "I Can". Tell your students, They Can!
We all have 100% potential to change. Just make up your mind to do so. Make up your mind to change 180 degree angle right in this moment.
Say your dialogue to the ocean or in an open space. Throw your energy out there. Practice developing your style. The ocean won't judge you.
Lead well. That way you will instill in your students the motivation to practice with integrity and energy and to work hard to "kill themselves".
Punch the words written in bold in the dialogue. These are action / command words.
Leave space between the paragraphs of dialogue. This is time for you to breath and for your students to settle into the posture.
And my favourite: You're ok! If you f*ck up, who cares? Its ONLY yoga! Its NOT supposed to be a stressful job. Enjoy yourself :-)
Remember why you wanted to become a teacher and carry this with you into your class. Convey it to your students and they will have a good class regardless of how you deliver the dialogue.
So you can see based on these notes, why I enjoyed the afternoon with Troy and Iko SO much. If I'm ever in NY I will be def be looking them up and heading to their studio!
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