Friday, June 11, 2010

Day Five

I feel fantastic! Today's after effects were the best so far. My energy has improved, the headaches are gone, there is definitely more kick in my step. Today's class was the 60th day in a row for a fellow classmate, Cynthia. This was her final practice in the 60 days challenge, 60 days, and I thought 30 was going to be tough.

I met her on day one and she inspired me to make that two block trek back the next day. Now, even in her absence, I will continue to be inspired. I am mostly in awe of her, because not only did she commit to 60 days of Bikram yoga, but she committed to 60 days of yoga, never having practiced yoga before! It is people like Cynthia who continue to renew my practice, and my love for yoga (which ever kind I am currently practicing.)

Aside from the AWEsomeness of Cynthia, today's class was filled with wonderful insight from our instructor, Derek. He uses the space between postures to fill the heart and mind with wisdom from his soul. As a fellow yoga instructor, some of the analogies and stories I use in a similar way throughout my teaching. It is a gift every time he shares these thoughts with us, and they are so rich because they come from a place of practice. Anyone can repeat the words, but they have so much meaning coming from a place of pure truth. I found his words resonated deeply today and for that I am very grateful. Namaste

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