Yoga Audition at local gym

Love and hugs to you all.
I miss you and am trying so hard to keep our memories fresh in my organism. I really mean that, I try to feel you all in all levels of my being. You all show up mostly in my emotional body. I so love our shared memories.
I want to tell you about my "audition." I went into our local Gold' Gym as they had a January special, New Year's Resolutions, you know. For $39 I could go to 4 or 5 yoga classes during the month and that seemed a reasonable price. Plus, I wanted to meet some yogis. It's possible that I might have missed one living in Elko.
So, I went to a 'Power' Yoga class. There were two people besides me in the class. I couldn't quite figure out who was who, like who was the instructor, as there are no introductions, no instructions, no welcome, no nothings. One of the women started motioning with her arms so I started following her movements. After a few minutes of arm waving and knee bending there was an unannounced switch in leadership and the other woman seemed to then be in charge. ? (I swear I didn't see any batton passed between them, but maybe there was. It turns out they were conduction a teacher training.) So, I shifted my focus to the other woman who then lead us through sun salutations for the next 30 minutes. The class ended with no wrap up or closure---the sun salutation just ended. She smiled and announced that the class was over. I made small talk and I told them that I had just gotten my teacher training and was wondering if they might need a substitute teacher. They were interested and told to come to the next day's class and I could "audition" to be a teacher.
I came the next morning and I learned what "audition" meant. It means teach the hour long class, the whole class, not just the warm-up or the cool down or a few sun salutions. (No batton pass for Lisa.) So, while I was getting my self situated I made mental plans to teach a Power yoga class to the five students assembled. I said a few things about myself and what I planned to do in the class. (I found out that one student had never done any yoga. Another student wouldn't to take her socks off.) After we did a few warm ups I said "Well, since this is a Power Yoga class let's get ready to sweat."and started removing a layer of clothing. I was then told that I could do anything I wanted. It said Power Yoga class on the schedual! Thinking on my feet I reorganized my thoughts from Power Yoga to "anything". AAAHHHH! I know that yoga makes you flexible but, that was pushing it!!! Watch out for the word 'audition' as it might mean more than 'Let me see your downward facing dog.'
I haven't decided if I will sub for them or not. It's a bit noisy with the racketball court and the child care center next door. They pay twenty dollars per class if there are at least two students in attendence. I would get $5 for a 'no-show' or one student but with gas at $3.30 a gallon I think I'd lose money. I drive a Prius hybrid but, since it's nearly a 40 mile round trip to the gym I don't know if will be worth the drive! Plus, I am still having trouble with the woman's passive-aggressive move having me teach the whole class for her with no headsup!!
Life in Elko, NV, =)
My four classes at the community college will be starting the 22nd and that will be enough for me. I will be teaching three beginner classes and one ongoing class. I am excited about these classes and have been reading lots and lots and making plans to make lesson plans. I can't seem to get any real lesson plans written out but have done lots of thinking about doing it!!
I hope that more people will write on our blot site. I love it!!
I've emailed Kate and it seems that she hasn't been able to do the blog thing. Maybe someone could help other people who aren't blogging on account it's a bit tough on us that aren't very computer smart. I would blog more often if it weren't that I have to re-learn every time I blog. I find it very intimidating. I hope to get better.

Alice- when are you coming through Nevada? Hope you will call me. 775-753-6836 or 775-934-5798
Jennie - I'll keep trying.
Julie- I'll keep trying.

Keep blogging I love reading about your lives.
Love to you all.
Namaste,
Lisa