Somatic Guide 4 Men

Rolling Brownouts and Heatwaves: The Art of Teaching Flexibility

Sometimes, I really enjoy the off-script excitement of teaching—the improvisation that comes from encountering things not necessarily planned at the beginning of the class but unfolding as the session progresses. This weekend, I was teaching in the hills of Sierra Madre, CA, during an intense heat wave. Temperatures soared to 108°F (42°C for the rest of the world). It was hot, humid, and there were 18 of us packed into a darkened room with a rickety air conditioner struggling in the corner. Despite its efforts, the heat was overwhelming, which meant we had to modify everything: breaking down activities, pacing ourselves, reminding everyone to stay hydrated, and encouraging slow, mindful movements.

But that wasn’t all. We experienced rolling brownouts, and the power went out more than once. Lunch came earlier than planned. Breath work became more relaxed than usual, and we adapted inner and outer circle exercises into a musical chair format. At one point, I reached out to some mentors for grounding, but in the end, I relied on faith—and a supportive group of men who were there to help.

The beauty of holding space in situations like these is realizing that I can’t control everything—not comets, tidal waves, volcanoes, other people, or even the weather.

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