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Reflection – Week 1

This first week has been an absolute whirlwind and I am struggling to flip my mental switch from ‘summer brain’ back into the world of academia.  Never the less, I am so grateful to have been accepted into this program and couldn’t be happier to embark on this next step to becoming a teacher with such a wonderfully diverse cohort.

When signing up for EDCI 336, I’ll admit I was intimidated by the course subject and found myself feeling slightly apprehensive. Our first lecture on Friday left me with a lot more questions then I had answers for, and initially, I was fairly overwhelmed. Over the weekend I dedicated time to slowly go through the syllabus and tackle each task on our weeks list. While I am still struggling to get a grasp of all of the new platforms we have been exposed to, I’m beginning to understand the true breadth and functionality of the multitude of technologies at our fingertips. What a truly dynamic time to enter the world of education!

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Free Inquiry Project

As a dedicated yoga student and trained yoga teacher, I make sure to set aside time each day for a mindful, movement based practice. While I have certainly progressed in many asanas, one posture in particular has always alluded me –Adho Mukha Vrksasana – also known as the handstand.

My goal for our Free Inquiry project, is to devote my energy and efforts into learning the theory behind the pose, mastering the preparatory postures and building the core strength required to enter and maintain a handstand for 5 seconds.

I believe the first step in this pursuit is changing my internal dialogue from: “This is impossible”, too “I CAN handstand!” That being said, I will attempt to approach this challenge with patience and a sense of humour, knowing the process could potentially take years..

In the next few days I plan to start gathering useful resources. This may include:

  • Yoga textbooks
  • Consulting with advanced practitioners
  • Watching instructional youtube videos
  • Reading about the success and failures of others
  • Creating a daily workout plan to build core strength
  • Becoming knowledgable about the risks and contraindications of this advanced pose

 

Questions:

  • Why can I kick up into a handstand but am unable to stay?
  • What muscle groups are involved in balance and stability?
  • How long will it take me to hold the pose for 3 seconds or longer?
  • Can my wrists withstand this level of daily strain?
  • Will I be able to achieve this goal without injuring myself?