I cannot explain how nervous I was when me, Olivia and Jason were the first ones from our class who had to teach our yoga teacher training group. There were so many levels and layers to the nervousness! There are SO SO many things to think about when teaching. Yes, its the postures and proper alignment/names/etc, but it's also energetically holding space for everyone in the room. Bringing my authentic self to the mat as a teacher. Not getting so in my head. Not giving TOO MANY directions. Not giving TOO FEW directions. I was so relieved that we got to teach together for the first time, instead of alone. We met up at Coil to practice!
Never enough Gigi modeling shots!
I had to practice yoga with a few people and get their feedback. So I chose Jen and Berta. Jen had never done yoga before in her life! Here is the feedback they gave:
I really enjoyed my yoga class with Jamie... she took time to really explain all details needed and made me feel very comfortable. It was very informative and at the same time a great challenge. My only complaint would be that it didn’t last longer!!!:)
-Roberta
I came in feeling very nervous since I had never taken a yoga class before, but you instantly made me feel comfortable and calm. As a dance teacher, it’s all about perfecting a step the exact, correct way, looking in the mirror and being connected to your movement but not always your soul. Today, I loved that you gave us permission to make it a very internal, connected thing. I think sometimes it’s hard to feel ok focusing solely on yourself, so your reminders to quiet our minds were actually really appreciated. The breathing was challenging. I liked when you explained it to us in the beginning and that you reminded us throughout and actually, I wouldn’t have minded some type of reminder in the middle as far as breathing into your belly... as a beginner, it feels like a really strange, uncomfortable concept, so again the “permission” to do it just helps it feel ok to me. Also, this is silly but I really, truly LOVED that when I walked I today, it felt special. You didn’t just throw some mats on the floor and call it good. It felt special with the candles and beads and the folded towels for our necks. I can’t even begin to explain how it flipped my brain from what I was expecting, which was an “exercise class” to something different and special. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
-Jen
Jamie taught me yoga for 30 min. I was extremely impressed by her ability to adapt her teachings to help accommodate me. This was my first lesson and I struggled with the poses. Jamie consistently has me make slight adjustments to my form to help me get into the proper pose or have me blocks or a rolled-up blanket to help me stay in the pose. She was always very aware and patient with me throughout the entire session.
-Tucker
One an outing with the girls and Jason. I think we went to a basketball game and then chick fil a.
For my dad's bday, I arranged for us to go to the Forestiere Underground Gardens in Fresno. I love that place, so amazing!
Then had some lemon brownies!
Love when I get to take my students on an outing! This is Tevinn & my field trip walking to McDonald's.
I CANNOT BELIEVE I waited this long to get my eyebrows micro bladed! LIFE CHANGING!!!!!
Went out to lunch for my co-worker's birthdays. This is Debbie, me, Kathleen and Nayely
Another outing! Took Ella and Abby to breakfast as a "lesson".
For Lexi's 16th birthday, we went to Pismo and to Splash. Peyton, Lexi and Jordyn, my cute girls in front of Splash!
Tucker taking the selfie!
I love when these girls hang out together, even if they are on their phones haha
I sure love this girl. Strong, consistent, aware, insightful, and my hugger. I love you Leilani, and truly am so lucky to be your mom!
Grandma, Grandpa and Kristy celebrating with us.
Had to post my dad's card to Lexi. Seriously the funniest guy, and this kitty cat that he has always drawn!!!! I love it ha ha
Love a little flashback!
A random night of games with Roberta, Jen and Hannah (and Peyton) after choreography one night.
I love my friends
On our way to Utah for Thanksgiving...first time flying as a family there instead of our usual driving!
Gam and Pa picked us up along with Mallory, and then we went to Cafe Rio
Tucker of course being the technology guru, setting up something on their TV for them
It snowed A LOT this trip!
We got to see the Cutler's new house.
Maren & Tucker
Peyton, Taylor, Lexi and Jordyn
Tucker and Neal setting the table, for a beautiful thanksgiving feast!
Me & Jeannine, the best mother in law ever!
Bowling is always the tradition!
Neal, carving the turkey!
Tucker and Jaden
Emmi & Maren
Lexi, Abby, Jordyn, Peyton, Mallory and Taylor
Me & Emmi
Hayley and her book!
Jeannine and Lynda Ann finishing the potatoes!
Andrew, Boston and Brock
The DELICIOUSNESS of Gam's thanksgiving dinner!
Maren & Greg
Another Snow picture
And, after returning, Jordyn helped with some filming classes for Hannah's master class list/videos/marketing. I liked this picture of them.
I LOVE THIS PIC of Kiki in the tree! Can you spot her??
