SueBear Sews And Flows

Welcome to Part 2. I'll talk more about the structure of the weekend here. Below is a rough outline of how the weekend progressed. Day 1: 30 minutes of introductions Hour or so with the manual 1st master class 75 minutes Remaining time till lunch spent reviewing poses Hour for lunch 2 hours spent reviewing poses 45 minutes with partner work 2nd master class 75 minutes Day 2: 1.5 hours with the manual 3rd master class 75 minutes Remaining time till lunch spent reviewing poses Hour for lunch Remaining time spent in partner teaching work Ended the day with a share circle Level 1 training is a lot of information and we spent a lot of time going methodically through the handbook, pose by pose. Traci had at least two participants demonstrate each pose so we could begin to see how each pose looks on different body types. Most of our time through the weekend was taken up either with poses or with a yoga master class. Traci integrated the teaching language as we worked...

Hello, I'm Sue. I weigh 300 pounds and I am training to be a yoga instructor. Earlier this February, I participated in and helped host a Yogafit Level 1 training in my hometown. I've practiced yoga with varying degrees of intensity and commitment for more than five years. Two years ago, I began teaching water aerobics with a local group exercise program. My supervisor, Whitney, is amazing. She's so encouraging and welcoming of all body types. Classes range from pilates and yoga to HIIT and Cycle/Spin classes and she's all about encouraging people to try something new. She recruited me for water aerobics and later encouraged me to begin teaching dance cardio (like Zumba but with more pop and less latin music). All along, she has encouraged me to think about training to teach yoga. My favorite yoga teacher, Diana, has also been incredibly encouraging and supportive about the possibility of teaching. I finally found the courage to jump in.  Y'all. It was ...

Greetings! Today, you're getting my first pattern review. No, don't back away. I'm giving it to you whether you like it or not! Was that a tad confrontational? Sorry about that. Anyhoots, the Pattern4Pirates Peg Leg leggings pattern. My first class as a dance cardio instructor! Likes: freeeeeeeeeee wheeeeeeeee!!!! so many variations available in the same pattern the pdf is NO TRIM (scissors need not apply) the pdf is in layers which means you can print out ONLY the sizes you want pocketsesssszzzzzzz  (the free add-on gives options on a side panel, color blocking, two pockets, a gusset, and a contoured waistband...lots of options! and pockets!) the pattern has a size chart  the pattern webpage has lots of pictures that show a wide variety of the combinations the pattern webpage shows this pattern on lots of different body types Dislikes: only in pdf, not available in printed form. (I would be willing to purchase the printed pattern while the pdf r...

The communal mats were disgusting. I hate to be that basic, but I was tired of other people's feet smears touching me. In 2016, I'd been regularly attending a yoga class for about five years. A coworker introduced me to a particular lunch-time class and I got hooked. I got hooked on the mini-mid-day nap. I wanted more of the glorious long feeling from stretching. I needed the eventual quietness that came to my brain and sometimes to my spirit. I did not want the foot cooties anymore. Participants weren't great about wiping the mats off. The staff were mildly aware the mats existed so they were no help in keeping foot cooties at bay. The weight lifters often used the mats WITH THEIR SHOES ON so...my internal squick alarm finally went off. Also, I had a bit of mad money. So I treated myself to the Manduka Pro 85 incher in a glorious olive color for $135 smackaroos. I picked that mat on direct recommendation from my yoga instructor, Diana. And frankly, she was ri...

Below I've listed some props that I've found helpful in my yoga practice. If you're interested in shopping these items, just click on the image. Blocks My go-to prop is the block. I generally use two thick blocks in my practice for everything from support in pyramid pose to support under my thighs in savasana to help relax my lower back. Strap Straps are great for the stretching portions of my practice, of course. I like the one below for both the longer eight foot length and the snappy design. I may have to add this to my kit since it matches my yoga towel! Speaking of which... Towel I use a yoga towel since I get super sweaty during sun salutation and twists and I want zero chance of slippage. I have the previous iteration of the pattern below and I love it. It's held up for over two years with frequent washing. Bolster I have only recently come to recognize the loveliness that is a yoga bolster. I started taking a restorative yoga class l...

Welcome to my journey. In 2016, I began to actively sew my own clothing. In August of 2018, I quit my full time job. In February of 2019, I tangibly committed to teaching yoga. Here we go. Welcome to my journey of sewing, yoga, meditation, body acceptance, and all round good vibes. I'm glad you stopped by.