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The Conductor as Yogi: The Energy Drain of Judgment

September 19, 2023 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

It is no news flash that we live in an incredibly judgmental world. Even in the last 10 years, the opportunities to “like” or judge have increased exponentially and the impact on our time, our state of mind, and the quality of our professional work is profound.  Especially because we don’t realize what is happening. […]

Filed Under: Leadership, Others, The Choral Life Tagged With: Choral Method, Leadership, Yoga

The Conductor as Yogi: Fresh from the Core

September 5, 2023 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

It’s a new school year, a new season.  We spent time this summer reading, taking coursework, watching videos, or reviewing (a lot of) repertoire as we programmed for our ensembles.  We come back to our work renewed, “fresh.” But is this “freshness” our rediscovered self or a duplication of everything and everyone else out there?  […]

Filed Under: Leadership, Others, Self Care, The Choral Life Tagged With: Leadership, Wellness, Yoga

The Conductor as Yogi: Takeaways, then Getaways

May 16, 2023 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

For most of us, the performing season or year has ended or will end, soon.  With a combination of celebration and relief, we look forward to the change that summer represents.  But before getaways, let’s look at the takeaways; let’s tidy up the desk of our minds as we wrap up and make space for […]

Filed Under: Leadership, Others, Self Care, The Choral Life Tagged With: Leadership, Wellness, Yoga

The Conductor as Yogi: The To-Be List

April 18, 2023 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

“To know yourself as the Being underneath the thinker, the stillness underneath the mental noise, the love and joy underneath the pain, is freedom, salvation, enlightenment.” Eckhart Tolle It’s concert day.  My to-do list has been updated regularly and I check it once, then twice (OK, more than that), to be sure all is in […]

Filed Under: Choral Clarity, Leadership, Others Tagged With: Leadership, Yoga

The Conductor as Yogi: Timely Intersections

April 4, 2023 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

“The study of asana is not about mastering posture.  It’s about using posture to understand and transform yourself.” B.K.S Iyengar A few weeks ago, I received an exciting message in my inbox from Yoga Alliance, the primary professional organization for yoga advocacy, standards, and research.  YA regularly tracks legislation or regulations that can have an […]

Filed Under: Choral Culture, Leadership, Others, Self Care, The Choral Life Tagged With: Leadership, Wellness, Yoga

The Conductor as Yogi: Holding Space

March 7, 2023 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

“Holding space” is the practice of allowing room for someone to release their thoughts, concerns, or fears without judging them or feeling the need to offer advice or fix the situation.  This is a valuable skill in our professional and personal relationships, a way of honoring and showing compassion for others so they feel heard […]

Filed Under: Going Beyond Words, Leadership, Others, Self Care, The Choral Life Tagged With: Leadership, Wellness, Yoga

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