I feel a little shy sharing this intimate view of my morning practice, but when I asked y’all if this topic was of interest I heard a resounding YES. As yoga teachers I think it is important that we make time to engage with our practice and take good care of ourselves so we can be of service to our students and communities.
But like, WHEN ARE WE SUPPOSED TO MAKE TIME FOR THAT?
Life is so full for many of us. We have work and caretaking responsibilities that fill every waking hour (and some of the sleeping ones...). Before the birth of my son I had a two hour morning routine that I did every work day, even though most days I started teaching at 7am. After the arrival of my son in spring of 2022, the availability of that morning time totally disappeared.
But after more than a year in this new life, and after lots of trial and error, I have found a way to have a morning routine that sets me up to be the best teacher and parent I can be. It took me a while to figure out how to manage it, but I feel really good about where I’ve landed and I’m excited to share it with all of you!
In this episode you’ll hear:
some questions to ask yourself when thinking about your own morning routine
the purpose of my morning routine
all seven things I’d like to do every day
how I manage the morning routine even with unpredictable baby sleep schedules
what time I get up and how long I spend with each part of my practice
how I prioritize to scale down my morning practice
how to manage if you have inconsistent time available in the morning
Resources Mentioned:
Stillness + Movement Studio
The Mentor Sessions Sangha
129: Do THIS To Make Your Teaching Even Better with Jivana Heyman
128: Neurology Is The Missing Link In Movement Education with Missy Bunch
127: Q+A Private Lesson: Body Stuff, Business Stuff And Dharma Teaching #4
126: Loving Kindness + Active Backbends (Practice with Francesca!)
BONUS: Inclusive Yoga Illustrations with Harmony Willow Hansen
125: How To Create And Lead Your Own Teacher Training with Cyndi Lee
124: Yoga and Dominant Culture with Anjali Rao
123: The Yoga Sutras with Vikram Jeet Singh
122: A Week In My Life (Updated for 2023!)
121: How To Teach When You're Not Feeling Inspired
120: Poses We're Not Teaching Anymore (A Sangha Convo!)
118: My Group Class Planning Process
117: Yoga for Seniors with Chintamani Kansas
116: Integrating Buddha Dharma and Asana with Meredith Witte- Live Mentoring Session
115: The Case For Teaching Leveled Classes
114: Pelvic Health in Yoga Classes with Shannon Crow
113: How To Respond To Students Who Want "Correct" Alignment with Ariele Foster
112: How To Find New Private Clients with Mary Reddinger
111: Planning A Beginner’s Series with Dara Madigan
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