Photo via 365 Days Yoga.

Being a yoga student means listening to the teacher and yourself.

What have I brought to my mat today?

What does my body need?

How will this practice shape the rest of my day? (Or, looking at it a different way: how can yoga transform my future?)

I think it's important to bring these reflections and an open mind when you roll out your mat. Then you let your body do the talking.

Photo by me.

Recently a friend and fellow blogger brought it to my attention that she loves reading Alive in the Fire because it's about how to be a yoga student, not a teacher. "That's where I'm coming from, and that's what I want to hear about," she said.

I was equally flattered and inspired by this thought. I read a lot of yoga teacher blogs, and have thought about completing yoga teacher training for a long time, but it's not where I am right now. I am excited that although I am not certified to instruct you yogis, I still have a valued perspective to share.

What do you think? Do you like reading about the journey of a fellow yoga student? I'd love your thoughts on what posts resonate most :)