Intentions for yoga study with Dina

This week my intense study with my favorite yoga teacher began. For our first meeting, she asked me to bring my intentions, and we talked about what I'd like to get out of studying with her, as well as what I plan to focus on in order to get the most out of this opportunity.

My Intentions:
Devotion
Practice/Study
Patience
Adaptation/Adjustments
Communication

1. Devotion. I intend to be devoted to this study. Meaning I will show up to scheduled meetings and attend public classes. I am devoted to the process so that if moments of discouragement occur, I will remember this intention and PERSEVERE.

2. Practice and Study. I plan to continue to grow my home practice. I'd like to read books on yoga or meditation or Buddhism as recommended by Dina.

3. Patience. I will remember to be patient with the process of learning. IT IS A PROCESS. It takes time to truly learn and then experience the lessons.

4. Adaptation or Adjustments. I'd like to learn how to adjust poses for different body sizes, flexibilities and strengths.

5. Communication. I intend to be open and honest with Dina during the process. I'd like to learn how to better communicate the teachings to others. I'd like to improve my ease and ability with sequencing asana classes.