Here's a poem I used in a recent Salute to the Sun class. It is from Yoga Teachers of Colorado, 1999-2000 Quote Book.

Look to this day!
For it is life, the very life of life.
In its brief course
Lie all the verities and realities of your existence:
The bliss of growth
The glory of action
The splendor of achievement,
For yesterday is but a dream
And tomorrow is only a vision
But today well lived make every yesterday
a dream of happiness.
And tomorrow a vision of hope.
Look well, therefore, to this day!
Such is the salutation to the dawn.
-Translated from Sanskrit

Hello, I am new to the YJ online community and excited to have this resource of fellow teachers, students, and enthusiasts to learn from. I thought it would be fun to put together a class that honors or celebrates the sun. I know, we have sun salutations, but beyond that... does anyone have any idea for poses, sequences, meditations, etc that would fit with this theme?

Hello! I tried posting this as a blog, but maybe I will get more reponses this way... I am looking for advice on if, how, & when to announce my pregnancy to my students? Also would love to hear about anyone's personal experience of teahcing while pregnant -thank you Lighthasmass for sharing yours! Thanks much, peace, DC

Hi everyone,
I'm new to the YJ online community. I have a question about giving physical adjustments. I teach most of my classes at universities. One of them has documented cases of H1N1 (swine flu) on campus. Do you think I ought to stop giving physical adjustments during class? I'd feel horrible if I contributed to the spread of flu or any other contagious disease. But many students enjoy and benefit from the assistance. I have considered asking everyone to wash their hands before class, but even that won't eliminate all risks. Anyone else have thoughts on this topic?
Many thanks!

Well put UrbanSolace. I am sorry to hear about your encounter snuz. I too think although you had some critizism you should stay true to your style.