Learning in the face of knowing.

When we start out in our yoga practice we are learning so much! Every class, every posture, every breath is like a discovery. Maybe this is why it doesn’t take long to start to form opinions, settle in a certain routine, and in some cases, start to form a feeling of superiority.

As we gain knowledge and experience there will inevitably be things that get much easier, and some of the incentive to keep learning about them goes away. We might practice for a long time without noticing this because there are more and more advanced things to progress to.

At a certain point, it gets pretty obvious because — we get so bored we quit, or decide to only practice one very particular way, or only practice with teachers that are teaching everything as we know it. It takes practice; just like a posture, to return to learning from knowing. In this way knowing can be a real barrier to learning.

This concept is really the force at the heart of the growth of our studio. Every couple years, as a business, we get to return to learning from knowing. Each step forward is an exercise in humility, leaning into fear, and such and awesome force to witness.

If you haven’t already heard, Gaze has doubled in size! We have a new yoga room that has been open for about a week. The options in the new room might feel like wild departure for you. They certainly were for me. For me this departure has been amazing. Instead of imprinting my teaching onto everything, i’ve been able to offer all of my friends a place to teach and learn from them. peep the new schedule here. I hope to see you soon:)

Wes Bozeman was Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork in 2009 and is a Florida Licensed Massage Therapist. MA58298 He began his massage practice after the birth of his daughter, when substandard maternity care cast a light on the value of bodily knowledge and wellness for his whole family. He began his yoga training in 2010 at Evolation Yoga in Tampa. Since then he has studied with Ida Jo and Scott Lamps at Ghosh Yoga, and countless other mentors along the way. He owns Gaze Hot Yoga in Tampa Heights where he teaches students, and teachers, and is happy to be their student too. Wes’ only goal for his practice is to empower his clients to be aware of their bodies, and facilitate healing.