When I decided to learn how to teach Yoga, I knew little other than that I had a magical experience practicing Yin Yoga online. I didn’t know the history of Yoga, the Yoga Sutras, the Bhagavad Gita, or Lineages. I was at the beginning of my Yoga journey, for which I was grateful. The in-person Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) was through a satellite location of the Nosara Yoga Institute, which I knew nothing about. We got a list of books to purchase; the first was Dr. Don Stapleton’s Self Awakening Yoga. As a Ph.D. student, I was trained to read my resources before delving into a research project, so I began with Dr. Stapleton’s book. I couldn’t put the book down! I was fascinated with his journey through Yoga and was even more impressed with the AS-IS technique he developed to connect the mind, body, and breath in Yoga. I suggest learning more about Dr. Stapleton on the Self Awakening Yoga website.
Sadly, I never met or talked to Dr. Stapleton, but fortunately, his work is recorded in his book and on his website. His recordings are invaluable for anyone wanting to start a Yoga practice or for experienced Yogis wishing to deepen their journey. I implore you to listen and try them. There is magic in letting go of what you think you know and being open to a new way of experiencing life. Yoga Sutra Chapter 1, verse 29 says that from turning inwards, consciousness is realized. My gift was experiencing Self Awakening Yoga at the beginning of my Yoga journey. I hope you take the opportunity to explore it, too.
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