Jodi Pirtle Bowers
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Week 1 Essay:
What does it mean to support discovery?
* For me, when I embody the seat of the teacher:
Presence is of primary importance. I am there with the students, my mind is not elsewhere, and I give myself time to arrive in this space for them before they show up.
Caring with boundaries; not taking care of them in their experience, allows for their own experience.
Experience of the practice; two aspects are being able to share it with others correctly as it is meant to be offered, and then sharing my personal experience of the practice is not sharing knowledge, but offering my experience of the practice through my own heart connection thereof.What are the primary tools?
* Container. The technique of the Practice itself is the container.
* Boundaries. As a teacher, boundaries are one aspect of how I gently hold the container, safely, for myself and the students. Boundaries are not only necessary. Boundaries are a kindness to ourselves and others.
* Listening. Support their discovery by listening (presence).
* Inquiry. Support their discovery with inquiry, not just by offering knowledgeable responses or reflections based on my own experience of the practice, help them uncover, dig deeper, discover on their own.Hi Joe – Your emphasis of boundaries resonates with me. As a teacher, boundaries are one aspect of how I gently hold the container, safely, for myself and the students. Boundaries are a huge kindness to ourselves and others. Well said. – Jodi
Hi Alexandra – I am moved by your experience of “knowing from a place other than your mind”, which I interpret as your heart connection to the practice and your deeply personal experience, thereof. – Jodi
Hello. My name is Jodi Pirtle (she/her). I live in Juneau, Alaska with my husband and chocolate Labrador retriever. Some of my identities include, ocean scientist, yoga teacher, berry harvester, pie baker, auntie, wife, dog mom, friend. I look forward to meeting you and connecting with Sangha. This will be my first live training with Susan. See you all tomorrow.