A Process for Inviting Inspiration

Introduction

Planning is a personal and creative process. Some teachers jot down ideas from their own practice or from other classes or readings. Some make relatively small changes to a standard sequence and others may spend hours upon hours putting their personal stamp on their class. And still others simply use on-the-fly inspiration.

There’s certainly no one way.

If you’re new to teaching or would like some nudges to spark your planning, here is a big-picture way to get started. This lesson provides an overall approach. There are many other lessons that dig into the specific apects of planning and sequencing.

Practice

As we come to realize, teaching is only authentic and meeting its potential for lifting and inspiring others if based on practice.

IT CAN TEACH US TO TUNE IN & FEEL

The real value of asana practice is that it can teach us to tune in and truly feel. As our sensitivity increases, life becomes more rich… awareness makes us clearer… we become more effective in all of our actions, and our presence begins to inspire and bring out the best in people around us. — Aadil Palkhivala 

See Also

If you’re in need of inspiration, consider this support:

• Art of Teaching Hub — Includes Feeding Your Passion and Self-Care, Burnout & Healing and much more
• Planning & Sequencing Hub — To inspire complementary approaches to your practice and teaching
• Themes & Readings Hub — Endless inspiration
• Philosophy Hub — Deep wisdom in an organized and accessible format