Like New Shoes for the Spirit

                                                            NEW PRACTICE SPACE




This past week has been strange and strangely relaxing.  I haven't had a giant change like moving in lots of years.  Coming off of leading my Summer Yoga Retreat in Vermont just this past Sunday has been the perfect way to land into the unknown aka Long Island.  I have a whole list of "news." New house, new neighborhood, not having roommates, driving when I'm used to walking everywhere, new yoga studios, new schedule, the list goes on and on.  Within all this newness I find myself suprisingly fearless. Yes, you heard it right.  I have already visited a yoga studio in Stony Brook that I will begin teaching at this Sunday!  Of course I am unsure how the students will receive me, how I will receive them, or if this will be the right fit but I know this is nothing to worry about because the teaching is what counts.  When you find your calling you can't be concerned about the tiny details because no matter what you are programmed to "Show up at the plate."  It's refreshing to remember that when we can't know, we can't control.  There is something freeing about relinquishing control and acting for the sake of acting.  I do feel like I'm living Arjuna's fate in the bhagavad gita.  This sacred text reminds us to act and to let go of results.  Why?  Because we can't possibly know any outcome.
I believe that the universe provides in the clearest of ways.  For me it was hearing all of my students testimonials.  I have used these kind words of encouragement and praise to assist me in my new auditions and interviews to teach.  Thanks to all of my Cambridge students I have much more confidence in myself and my teaching than when I left Kripalu in February 2008 after my teacher training.   I have been told I have "a gift for teaching." Well, if that is the case, I believe I have something to give you.
What about you?  How has the universe provided for you in the last few months?  How can you "show up" in the toughest of situations and remember to let go of outcomes?

I hope to see you on the mat!
Peace,
Natalie