Mind-Body Commentary by Lorna Francis

A simple simple simple thing that will change the whole experience for each participant is to simply acknowlege and validate that they are THERE -- in class -- for a reason....

They came for a reason... they have an I N T E N T I O N ...

Have them get clear with what that intention or purpose is and focus on it... to allow for each breath to reflect that intention. Encourage them to let go of any judgements, concerns, or expectations along the way. Remind them that if thoughts of future or past arise, all they need do is make a conscious decision not to participate in those thoughts... and choose again to stay present.

Simply set your intention and then CHOOSE to hold only that in mind.

Voila! They're on track to a blissful experience of focused presence, peace, joy... and even co-creation of their highest intent! :D

Tell me about your co-creation service

ponch wrote:

Tell me about your co-creation service

Ponch, I tried replying back via private message but evidently it was disabled. Feel free to contact me and share with you what you're wanting to know.

Email is great: kris@trikayayoga.com

Look forward to talking with you soon. :)

Namaste.

:) Do you have a website that describes your services? I tried the one in your profile and it doesn't work. Namaste, Ponch

Hi Ponch. The website has been commissioned, but it's not yet complete. Will be in India for several months and traveling around for pre-launch. Website should be up and running in a month or so. You can email me your contact info/email address if you like and I'll put you on the mailing list to keep you updated. Thanks for your interest. Shanti Shanti, Kris

Yes I agree with Kris. Keeping one's attention on one's intention is a very powerful way to stay in the present moment. Instructors/personal trainers/wellness providers can periodically remind clients to keep their attention on their intention. I have found that I can support my clients to experience greater presence if I guide them to place their full attention on some very specific aspect of the exercise experience. For example, if my client and I are walking together, I might guide her to bring her full attention to the physical sensations created by the sensory receptors in the muscles and joints while maintaining appropriate form. Or I might ask my client to bring his full focus to the sound and rhythm of his breath, reminding him to hear only with his ears without analyzing the experience in his mind (otherwise he would quickly get lost in thought and no longer be present to the walking experience). Or I could invite my client to become aware of the colors, shapes, and textures in the immediate environment without describing those experiences in the mind but instead being fully present to the experience of seeing. How might you use this approach in your exercise classes? What could you specifically ask your clients to put their full attention on?