#76 Oh, the air! And a mother's guilt

Something is wrong with the air in Colorado.

Lately, Colorado has been experiencing "hazy" conditions due to wildfires. At one point, it was even ranked as having the worst air quality in the entire United States, and large fires are apparently occurring near the border with neighboring Utah. She discusses the concerning situation where views that should show nearby mountains are obscured, raising worries about health impacts.

Taking the first step as a Gyrotonic instructor.

Ikuko recently started working as an apprentice instructor for Gyrotonic. Her first client to mark this milestone was, surprisingly, her own son. While he has a habit of working out at the gym, he has no experience with ballet or yoga, and teaching him made her realize the difficulty and depth of instructing others.

Facing the challenge of teaching from scratch.

Even for a simple movement like "sitting up straight," there is often a gap between a person's perception and reality. When she tries to teach too enthusiastically, it takes too long, and she struggles with balancing that with the satisfaction of a client who just wants to move. What was her son's surprising reaction after their first session? Please listen to the full episode to find out.