Community… this is how I grew up, can you guess which one is me? I grew up on a farm surrounded by lots of family. Fast forward to 2020 and we go into lockdown, no social interaction or any kind for 2 solid years, even more for some. Then blast into 2022 April to September and Feb 2023 thru April 2023 and my mom’s health kept me at her home as her caretaker. Two things happened during these stints of time, I found new relationships with my mom and it felt like my life was on hold. I know that I will continue to support my mom, but like all of us, we cannot put our lives on hold. That is a hard concept to wrap one’s head around because we do love and only want the best for our loved ones. But still a life on hold is not a full life, it is a path we must all find on our own, how to show up for ourselves and others without one overshadowing the other. I found myself loving the stillness of the country and at the same time missing my social life in Austin.
While I am not an “extrovert” by any means, I did miss human contact, especially as a Teacher. Teaching brings me joy on so many levels. It allows me to digest and pass on teachings from my own teacher, my experiences and my growth, it allows me to connect in a much deeper way. It’s this connection, this exposure to ideas and community that leads me to Saṃgha, pronounced Sangha. That is why I want to bring this idea back again. I did it early on during the pandemic, and while I know some of us are yearning to get back to human connection.
This idea of “virtual” can also expand our community into other time zones, cultures and ideas. These topics will vary from yoga philosophy, yoga therapy, everyday tips and well… basically everything Yoga or or any ideas that you might want to explore, please let me know. Some of these will be led by me, other times I will bring in other folks who have a direct connection to the topic, like an interactive podcast. These offerings will be donation based and range from 1.5 to 2.5 hours in length. Literally, pay what feels comfortable to you. As I mentioned, they will be interactive and in some cases recorded.
Be well. Be Safe.
Love. Light.
JennyO
Corazón Yoga 