Day Nine and Ten

Poor day nine and ten, they got no love. My days were full of food and drink, so much so that I think I'll be full for a week. Josh, Steph and I had an amazing time exploring Asheville and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, (looking at them fuels my soul.)

One thing I did not do was yoga. Actually I did a few handstands against the awesome brick wall of the hostel, but that was the extent of it.

I absolutely feel it in my body and mind now, how much has changed in two days. It just goes to show how much impact a strong daily practice can have. I am super pumped to get back to Bikram and never thought that will come out of my mouth.

We'll see how I feel after class.

Day Eight

Thank goodness for this practice today. It was great getting to practice before heading to Asheville, NC for a few days. The best part of this practice was all the stress and tension it released before the drive. We had some car trouble on the way, an ongoing problem I can't seem to have fixed regardless of how many times I take it to the mechanic. So as we are stuck in the town of Clinton in 111 degree heat index trying to find an auto parts store, the anger that bubbled up inside me was cooled by my practice earlier in the day. I know that if I hadn't had such an intense practice that morning I may have punched the man that said, "Well, it's hot out there. Turn off the AC and roll down the windows."(in order to solve the problem) I wanted to say, "Well no shit, Sherlock," but refrained. It appeared that the calm yogi in me was winning the battle.

I must say it was a true test of patience, one that was also helped by the seemingly forever grounded and level headed Josh. So, our journey continued on and we made it to Asheville just in time for check in at the Sweet Peas hostel and dinner at Doc Cheys noodle house:)

I think just about any problem can be solved by a bowl of their thai basil noodles, at least mine was.

Day Seven

I am so excited that I finished an entire week of daily Bikram yoga. So excited that I am taking two days off.

Well not entirely. Josh and I are off on a last minute adventure today to Asheville, NC to meet his sister Stephanie, who is driving all the way from Indianapolis. So, the dilemma is whether to continue to practice Bikram while I am there at Bikram Yoga Asheville or go to my beloved Asheville Yoga center to visit amazing teachers from my teacher training.

Well, I think Asheville Yoga center wins, of course I am going to Bikram this morning before we leave. I also realized over the weekend that my 30 day experience ends on the 7th of July, and we will have already left Savannah for Myrtle Beach on the 3rd. Oiy Vay. So, the only real solution is to double up days. Yes, I mean two classes in a day- only enough to add up to 30 total. So, here and there over the next few weeks I will experience 3 hours of Bikram yoga instead of 1.5, I think it will be a challenge but I know I can do it.

I realize this sudden change in schedule is quite like life. We can fight against it, or go with the flow. I am choosing go with the flow and I am going to flow right up to Asheville, NC. See you in a few days :)