Teacher's chosen to show us the path, and utilize what we hold in our souls to survive.
I found my teachers years ago...but I found another about a month ago.
She's 6, and her name is Vega.
Vega came in with her mom to one of my yoga classes. The fitness director immediately came over to me concerned about a 6 year old joining a class with essentially 40+ year olds. I had faith that Vega could hold her own...and hold her own she did! She rocked out poses, didn't mind if she was on the wrong foot/side, welcomed my adjustments, and handled the entire class like a pro. Including Savasana, during which she held her lovely mother's hand.
I missed Vega in my class. When she left the first, she was SO excited. Her and I hugged, and I knew she'd be back again. As a teacher, when you recognize a light that shine's as brightly as Vega's, you look forward to seeing it again. I finally met my lil' ray of sunshine again this week. And I was meant with a torpedo of a bear hug as big as a 6 year old can muster. Vega also brought along her 4 year old brother (who made it clear he is NOT a fan of Downdog!).
As a teacher we recognize what's happening in our students almost immediately It's part of our Jedi training. When you get a look, a hug, a sigh.... instinctually we know what's going on. My lil Miss Vega, she's on a journey. There's something within her so ready to connect to herself, and her creativity.
As I led the class and helped everyone out with adjustments, Vega scooted off her mat and let her family members know of any mis-alignment as well. When I led her back to her mat and let her know everyone has their own practice, she got it. In general, she gets it, even if she doesn't know it yet.
And isn't that what happens throughout our various practices? The pose/practice works us more than we work it...and eventually a window opens, then a door, and then our universe.
Having Vega in class was just a reminder of how truly special these journey's are. Whether I'm there facilitating, just observing, or meandering through my own journey....the connection is special. It's pure, real, full of innocence, and complete. Oh so complete!
The innocence comes in not knowing, and trudging forth trusting ourselves. Trusting our process.
Trust is a tough one....I know the fear of trust well. But when we bring forth the innocent quality of trust, what's happening within us makes us lighter. Allows us to shed layer after layer of protection....and then there's that light. A soul that shines.
We all possess this quality. And we all possess the ability to allow our innocence to radiate!
As I wrapped up writing this post, I looked up the name "Vega" to see what it means.
Vega is the name of the brightest star in a a group of stars called "Lyra".
love, Love, LOVE!
