On 08 October, 2006, I continued with my intention of teaching free yoga classes on the lawn of San Franciso's City Hall. And, a most wonderful day it was .. ..
At 10:00am. May and I began the Surya Namaskar A Yoga Sequence. We then proceed to find repose in Virabhadrasana I. Followed by Virabhadrasana II. And then, Parsvokanasana.
Soon later, a rather large man approached me.
He asked me, "do you mind if I join in?
I smiled. Laughed. Looked at May. And told him, "sit down."
I asked him, "do you have any challeges or ailments that I should be aware of?"
He told me, "I have chronic lumbar pain. I'm on methadone, vicodin, morphine, and today, I started taking ibuprofen."
I refocused the yoga sequence to accomidate lower lumbar pain.
May, the new yogi, and I proceeded with modified versions of BHARADVAJASANA, Marichyasana, and Jathara Parivartanasana
Our new yogi then stood up. And told me, "you are a gift from god. I feel better already."
He then began to walk through the park. Tet five minutes later, he returned and asked for a flyer. He stated, "I want to take one of your flyers to my group meeting."
What more could a teacher ask then to have the possibility to help someome work through their pain.
A wonderful day it was.
Wishing the best of all possible worlds,
Iyenar Yoga Teacher,
AIDS LifeCycle Cyclist
tony
P.s Don't forget about my shout out to Harpo Productions & Oprah Winfrey
Also, check out my newly added webpages:
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I've always wanted to start practising yoga and maybe this is my chance.I'll take one friend with me and we're going to see how good is the yoga.
Posted by: Cara Fletcher | July 16, 2007 at 02:25 PM
This is so inspiring! I am a Yoga Practitioner but not at a level where I can teach yet. But I will remember this always. If you ever practice in the DC area (outside White House) I would join you and I can assure you of getting a group together.
Posted by: Nitesh | December 06, 2008 at 03:00 PM
O yeah i love yoga and always want to start practicing but most of time i got busy in my studies. studies makes me busy and prevent me little joining any yoga group but now i make my mind to do this along with my studies. Thanks for making up my mind.
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