This blog deals with spirituality beyond scriptures, worship and concepts of right & wrong. It deals with the pathless path towards realization, where all concepts and perceptions cease. Realization is a state of consciousness and not a place you reach for so all aspects of existence will be a part of this blog. Once your intent is a spiritual transformation, all questions become spiritual. Keep your mind open as the content may not always appear to suit the ordinary definition of spirituality.

Prana Yoga Teacher College

shakti mhi is the Co-Founder of Prana Yoga Teacher College (est. 1982), Canada's only accredited institution of higher learning for yoga teacher training. Students of Prana Yoga Teacher College are given the opportunity to expand their knowledge, heighten their awareness and acquire the skills and tools to teach yoga from an authentic place within themselves.

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~ India tour with shakti mhi
~ Yoga and Silence Retreat with shakti mhi

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Spiritual Q and A - Teaching Yoga…More Than Meets the Assumption.

April 9th, 2008 by shakti

Dear shakti,
I have just moved to a smaller town and the teaching opportunities here are MINIMAL. There is a yoga studio in town but their classes now are not that full as it is. During these few years while I am here (I’ve moved to go back to university) should I be concerned that I won’t be teaching as often as I was before? My instincts tell me that it will pass and that it will all unfold as it is supposed to… and I’m ok with that. I just thought that I would turn to my teacher for some guidance in case there is something I am not thinking of.

I hope this finds you well. I love the new hair cut!

With love,
Joanne

shakti’s response is below in red.

Dear Joanne,

Do not waste your time by assuming what is coming or by being concerned as a result of comparing your future that is not in existence yet, or with what occurred in the past that is not in existence any more.
Assumptions and concerns are what freezes us from being creative and authentic, as you already set the tone in your mind for how things should unfold in reality.

Do what ever needs to be done.

Teaching one class is like teaching the whole word.

Be creative and come from the right intention, quality and love, versus quantity.

You said you are going to university. University is already a great opportunity for teaching. You have endless students that need yoga. You may need to educate them about the power of yoga. Do it step by step. Maybe you can offer in one of the many university events an open class introducing yoga. Maybe you can write in the university news letter about yoga. Offer classes to the staff members. Place posters on the boards. Enhance the yoga benefits for students: increasing concentration, relaxing the nervous system, helps to sleep better etc. Create one evening where people can come and meditate together. Become the yoga expert for your university. The sky is the limit.

Start teaching one class and the rest will roll on its own.

Love shakti

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