This week’s yoga class theme is “believing in yourself” as explored through Yoga Sutra 1.20:
śraddhā-vīrya-smṛti-samādhi-prajñā-pūrvaka itareṣām
Faith, energy, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom support the journey.
Yoga Sutra 1.20 speaks to the power of *śraddhā*—faith, trust, and confidence in the path ahead.
Believing in yourself doesn’t mean you never doubt yourself. It means learning to trust your ability to meet whatever comes your way. Every time you step onto your mat, you have an opportunity to practice that trust: to listen inwardly, honor where you are today, and take the next step without needing to know exactly where it will lead.
Let your practice today be less about proving what you can do and more about remembering what you already carry within you.
Dharma Talk:
Here are a few quotes you can utilize in your Dharma Talk at the beginning of class. Be sure to weave them into your teaching throughout class and apply them to the peak pose.
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Class Outline
Puttering:
- Cat/Cow
- Downward Facing Dog
- Lizard Lunge
- Prasarita Padottanasana (lower onto forearms or lower forearms onto blocks)
- Low Lunge Twist
- Plank
- Cobra
Standing Poses:
- Warrior Two
- Extended Side Angle
- Half Moon
- (+ any others you might like to add!)
Balance & Twists:
- Eagle
- Warrior Three
- Revolved Extended Side Angle
Peak Pose Prep + Peak Pose:
- Have students practice Dolphin first, they can choose to remain there during Pincha Mayurasana or practice it at the wall if they choose to.
- Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Stand) either at the wall or on their mat without support if they are comfortable enough
Wind Down:
- Bridge
- Supine Twist
- Happy Baby
- Savasana
