A Discussion of Awareness and Perception

I am so honored and excited for you to meet Nicole Luu. More than just a registered Yoga instructor, she is a charming, bright spirit who, as she says, "strives to live a life infused with meaning."

Nicole has been my Yoga instructor for some time now and when I asked if she would consider sharing some of her wisdom with our group, she was more than happy to give of her time and talent!

Grab a cuppa Joe and please help me give a warm HCM welcome to this energetic, brilliant lady at another Waterbean Coffeeshop gathering!

Most people first come to yoga for the physical benefit -- gaining flexibility, strength, and mobility. That is a great place to start as our bodies and sensation are very concrete. A lot of people stay with yoga for more than abstract gains. Namely, converting subconscious thought to conscious thought. How does this happen? The answer lies in awareness.

We first cultivate a strong sense of awareness with our physical, tangible bodies. Then we can begin transferring that awareness to the mental and emotional things that are often harder to access. This awareness is the key that unlocks the power of perception. Once we are aware of how we perceive our surroundings, we can evaluate our default patterns and choose a different way of engaging with the world and those around us.

Nicole says "good teachers remain students." What a profound statement!

Nicole Lou has been practicing Yoga for 15 years. She is a 500-hour registered Yoga teacher, and a certified prenatal Yoga teacher with more than 10 years of teaching experience across various settings. She has three spirited children and strives to live a life infused with meaning.