Sacred Source Yoga

Leslie Kaminoff, a multi-decade yoga teacher, sums up many of my thoughts on Yoga Alliance and “registering” as a yoga teacher in his quotes in this thoughtful essay. (Registering with Yoga Alliance would enable me to put “E-RYT” behind my name). I may change my mind in the future, but right now I don’t see much benefit of registering with Yoga Alliance for me (this is Ariele writing). Lilo is registered as an E-RYT500, but she’s expressed doubts to me on the utility of paying an annual fee to register when she has a full roster of students who have been dedicated to her classes for years. Truthfully each of her students could vouch for her quality of instruction far better than any distant mail-in organization.

Feel free to contact me (commenting below or via email) with your thoughts. Would it enhance your confidence in your yoga teacher to know that s/he has [paid money to be] registered with Yoga Alliance even though she has completed an Alliance-certified training (or perhaps multiple certified trainings)?

“In reality, the Yoga Alliance only processes information. It’s based on trust. If a teacher or school lies on their application, there’s very little the Alliance can do to catch it. Since it’s all based on trust and voluntary compliance anyway, once the standards were established and publicized, why did we need a group of people to administer them?”

Come work that neglected middle part of your body in Ariele’s Core Flow Yoga from 5:15-6p:15m Fridays at Yoga Source.
The other $10 Core Flow classes are on the Monday and Wednesday at the same time – both are taught by fabulous, seasoned instructors. So you have no excuse!

This delightful deal should be in place throughout the winter but don’t let that let you dilly-dally!

Read a beautiful story about my beautiful, yoga-teaching grandma, Lilo Foster! (Best viewed in Firefox browser). She was interviewed by the Northern Virginia Daily and the story hit the press this week.  There are also videos of her teaching and talking.

Her class schedule, as always, is here.

In other news my friend Sam, who is a phenomenal guitarist (and redhead – bonus!), is promoting his cd “Chasing Miracles” so that he can participate in Project Walk, an intensive recovery system that has made the impossible possible: getting people with spinal cord injuries walking again.  $5 buys you the cd on iTunes.  Or buy the cd as a holiday gift for $8. 10% of proceeds from the sales goes to the Wounded Warrior Project. That’s three gifts in one! ~ariele

Private Lessons

Private classes are available at Yoga Source or in your home. Private classes are perfect for busy folks, those brand new to yoga, addressing injuries or physical limitations, and for anyone who wants to take their practice to another level. Emphasis on a particular asana or pranayama techniques is also very helpful in a private setting. Affordable rates and flexible schedules available. Email us to inquire!

I procrastinate from my studies (working toward my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree) guilt-free when I pour over The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga.  Other anatomy and yoga books, DVDs, etc. have left me wanting more (usually more clear instruction), but this book rocks my world and puts my brain cells to work linking postures and movement and energies. Love it. If you have an interest in anatomy and yoga I highly recommend buying this book as you’ll want it for reference for years to come.