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Season 1 - Episode 5

Teaching on Camera

5 min - Special
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Alana talks about the vulnerability of being in front of the camera and how it's been a lesson in showing up in an authentic way for her.
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Feb 22, 2016
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It's been such a process in being in front of the camera. I consider myself as being someone who's pretty quiet and shy and I would much rather sit back and observe and listen rather than engage and participate and really put myself out there. It's really been a growing edge for me. It's really edgy. I get really anxious and nervous and I think of all these excuses why I can't do it.

But it's been a really good practice in showing up and being vulnerable and being willing to be seen and knowing that what I say isn't necessarily written in stone, that it's what came through in the moment based on the conditions. It's been a real humbling process and also seeing myself on camera and looking at my own body because I have a sense of feeling tone and sensation in my body when I'm in certain postures and then to see it and to see myself in a forward fold, I'm like, what? What is going on there? It's not like I've overcome it. It's like a practice in showing up and getting over myself.

Why am I here? Why am I here to do? Remembering that it's really in the spirit of sharing the teachings of yoga in the most authentic way possible and to really be vulnerable and willing to being on that edge or being willing to shine. I'm grateful for the opportunity to share and I hope it helps and it's useful and you don't have service.

Comments

Simon F
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@alana, your open and honest expression of vulnerability reflects what I'm reading in Daring Greatly by Brené Brown!
Kit & Dee Dee
We are thrilled that you are risking it and putting yourself out there for us!
Amanda
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She's such a beautiful soul. Inspiring me to consider a simpler life x
Alana Mitnick
Thank you, Amanda, for being here! I am grateful for your sharing and reflection. Dare bravely! xoA 
Alana Mitnick
Simon and Dog, I am just now seeing this comment of yours... oh my. I guess the time is NOW. I'll have to get my hands on a copy of her book! Thank you for your words and reflection. Wishing you an inspiring year full of radical honesty, intimacy, and connection. Love, Alana  
Alana Mitnick
Kit & Dee Dee, Hi friends! Your comment slipped through the cracks... and I just found it. Thank you for your steady presence and encouragement over the years. You all inspire me (us) to keep sharing. Wishing you a wonderful new year! xo Alana 

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