Russell Smithers"Experience is the only teacher we have" – Swami Vivekananda

It’s August 11th 2011 and already I am starting to see what I want from 2012. Although personal priorities are not included!

1. Open University
1. Sign up and complete TT381
2. Sign up and complete TT382
2. Yoga Teaching
1. British Wheel of Yoga – 15 CPD points – possibly from following list
1. Vinyasa Course – bwy web
2. Chakra and Teaching – bwy web
3. Wisdom of the Heart (Mandala Yoga Ashram)
4. Ongoing Training for MYA-Graduate Yoga Teachers (Mandala Yoga Ashram)
2. Continue to Teach yoga classes, at least one class a week.
3. Organise YTTC notes  (inc. recordings) for ongoing study and revision
3. House – Clear out old stuff
4. Visit friends in Spain
5. If possible; Save towards India trip in 2013 for the World Yoga Convention will be held at Bihar School of Yoga in Munger September 7-13
6. Theme for Year – Tidy and Focussed
7. Spirit of the year – Simple and Spacious
8. Continue with guitar and singing lessons
9. Try and jam with friend
10. Have fun

As 2010 nears to an end its a good time to workout what I want from 2011. I could drift through the year, but then I would look back and think what have achieved! Time, it’s precious, so I will focus on a few things that are important!

These are my aims for 2011. They are listed in level of importance to me looking at the year as a whole. As with everything, keeping a balance in the time I spend on these activities is key;

1. Complete the yoga teacher training course, and PASS IT! – COMPLETED
2. Establish and maintain the teaching of regular yoga classes (building on my teaching from 2010) – ON COURSE
3. Cultivate existing relationships – EASY AND ON COURSE
4. Complete the last presentation of TT380 and plan for TT381 and TT382 (Open University) – SIGNED UP for TT380
5. Attend regular yoga classes as a student – ONGOING
6. Sort out the TV situation – No Need!
7. Have fun – Friends and holidays happening