Remove the Ego

When an individual brings ego into their practice whether they are the instructor or the student a certain amount of negative energy and tension are brought into the practice. When ego is brought into the practice by a teacher it can be detrimental not only to the individual student but to the entire group of practitioners. It is easy for a teacher to become overly confident in there ability to instruct students. They may be inexperienced and not realize how to read a individual student and or class. A teachers responsibility is to help the student grow in there body, mind and spirit. If a teacher does not like certain poses they should still be able to teach those poses to there class, if they do not they are allowing there egos to replace what is best for the student(s). When an individual brings ego to there practice they are likely to exceed normal range of motion in their poses. Leaving them more likely to create injury. They could also leave the practice feeling agitated or out of sorts, instead of feeling calm, balanced and deliciously stretched. Remember to take the time in the beginning of your practice to set an intention that helps you follow what is truly needed for your mind, body and spirit.