Yesterday I took Marta McCormick’s Level 3 class at CorePower Yoga‘s Grant St. location.
This was my first time going to a Level 3 class at CorePower and, let me tell you, it kicked my asana. The heat, combined with the fast-paced vinyasa and the advanced yoga poses, challenged me deeply. No sooner would I wipe the sweat from my face than it would reappear again in full force. Familiar poses intensified and required my fullest attention. In this practice, I was working for it!
In a yoga class this intense, it’s easy for the teacher to totter off center. The teacher has so much to focus on: breathing through the heat, protecting ambitious students from injury, challenging those ready to go deeper. But, Marta was rock solid. In fact, not only was she focused and attentive, she was full of grace. The poise in her voice encouraged us to follow her lead – to breathe fully and to move steadily, even in the face of a challenge.
With a smile and a soothing voice, Marta showed us how to practice grace under fire. Her teaching reminded me that, even in the most intense moments on your mat, there is always space to breathe, to smile, and to enjoy.
If you’ve taken class with Marta, share a comment on her greatness!
How do you practice grace under fire?
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I am thrilled about your comments regarding Marta McCormick and her style of teaching. I have studied and taught yoga for many years and am quite particular when I choose who I will take the time (which we know is valuable) to visit. Marta has a way of guiding you through class without intruding and embraces individual practice. She allows you to dive deeper with grace and an open heart as she prompts you to push further to the edge. She is a beautiful teacher with complete knowledge of the body and movement. She is someone you should seek on your path to enlightenment:)
Thank you, Kathy! Your words ring true. Marta is a very gifted teacher. Thank you for leaving your comment!