Emily, one of my favorite Yoga teachers once gave a Dharma talk on intentions. What made this one real and profound for me was her explanation of how we as humans are always doing stuff, adding stuff, making lists, busy with our day-to-day lives, busy with keeping busy, busy with lists of lists and things to buy and do and get to keep more busy.
That day, she asked us to set an intention to give something up. To intentionally not do something. It was amazing. It was the perfect Dharma talk, and she kept it coming back the entire class, release, let go, ishvara pranidhana, ease into the posture, etc.
When I got home, I remembered. I don’t always. But that one was right there in my mind. Seeded. And the intention I set that day, in her class, has never been broken. It was released completely without prejudice.
As Yoga teachers, we must be aware of the impact we can have on people. Dharma talks are not easy for every Yoga teacher to do, and it takes time, experience, and patience to become skilled in the craft. If you had one characteristic to bring with you, bring authenticity. And with that authenticity, let your light shine and share thoughts and ideas. That’s all it is. Share your thoughts on your path to Samadhi.