kbmichael01

Great advice from Gabrielle and Robert, as always!

Giving feedback to the owner would be very important – also, don’t be shy about giving feedback to the new teachers, as most of the new teachers I have had really do appreciate constructive feedback.

Finally, I suggest that you not let a teacher’s dialogue upset your practice…. I know that is difficult, as I used to let specific instructor’s dialogue get to me, and upset my practice. My wife and yoga partner convinced me to ‘let it go’ and focus on the asana/yoga, not necessarily focus on the dialogue (we all know the sequence, so we can focus on the specific yoga and not necessarily the dialogue). In extreme cases, I have used earplugs to make it ‘quiet’ for me, allow me to focus on my breath and the asana, not necessarily on the dialogue. I can hear enough of the dialogue to prompt me to move into and out of the various stages of the asana, but allows me to stay focused on the breath (especially on those VERY hot days when it is easy to lose the breath).

hope this helps you find a way to stay at your local studio!

cheers!

Gabrielle

I have enjoyed using your DVD series and the guided practices using the iPod apps at home when I cannot make it to the studio. I really enjoy your dialogue!

I have participated in several ‘silent’ practices at my studio – the instructor actually did talk but only to announce the beginning of the asana, any transition, and then the end. I found that practice was immensely enjoyable and meditative, as I was able to focus on my breath and the alignment and depth of the asana without what is sometimes the ‘distraction’ of the standard Bikram dialogue.

have you considered recording something like the practice I described above? I would love to use that at home for my practices where I really want to have a quieter experience!

thanks so much!