Wow! It's been another busy week with no time to actually type up my entries...not to worry, it's all written down and am just typing and editing into the blog.
Day 23 - March 2, 2010
Tried to leave work early to get a Moksha class in before teaching today, but that didn't work out. So as soon as things slowed down at the office (around 3pm), I bolted out the door and headed straight for Soul Strength before my 5:15pm students start arriving. Made it to the studio and did another 90-minute Powerflow podcast. Can you believe I almost did a handstand today? But after my little "crow falling flat on my face" incident, I decided to bypass going into a complete handstand without a spotter - probably a good decision.
I'm glad I was able to get a practice in before class because it was three back to back to back classes and I didn't get home until after 10pm! It was a looooong day, plus I had to be up at 5:15am the next morning to teach a 75-minute Moksha class...phew! Fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.
Day 24 - March 3, 2010
Today, I didn't get a chance to practice before teaching. Luckily, only one student showed up to class - he's regular - so we practiced together - I thought it might be kinda like a silent class, but with me giving minimal verbal cues as I practiced alongside him.
Verdict: It was a nice change. We flowed together and held postures together. BUT, I must admit though that it's not the same as being guided through a class or practicing alone, but having a "partner" to do a semi-home practice with tonight was a change. It wasn't my best class ever, but it definitely gave me more food for thought about dedicating time for my OWN practice. My intention was to practice with him, yet I was still teaching, so it really wasn't my own practice per-say.
Lesson: Make time for my OWN practice - be guided through a practice by someone else, or practice alone - in my own space, on my own time.
Day 25 - March 4, 2010
Thursdays sure are great days for me to make it to the Moksha studio to get my sweat on! I sweat-ed it out to Natalie's 60-minute Moksha class and it felt great! I'm so grateful that I discovered Moksha Yoga. Every time I do a class in the hot studio, I feel so alive. The heat definitely makes me happy and now that the sun is setting a little later, there is such a beautiful light in the studio during the 4pm classes that it really blisses me out. Ahhhh....all warm and fuzzy from Moksha. Moksha, Moksha, Moksha...thank you Ted and Jess for Moksha Yoga :)
Day 26 - March 5, 2010
Finally! A powerflow class in the hot studio. I left work early to head to the Moksha studio for Angela's 60-minute powerflow class. Can I say that it was a kick-a$$ class? I love powerflow, and I love powerflow in the hot studio even more! Angela leads a strong class and I think that all the powerflow podcasts I've been doing over the last week or so have made me stronger. During class today, I felt like I meditated through the class, from beginning to end I was in a trance-like state - i just flowed from one posture to another without much thought and was amazed at what my body was capable of doing. I even did crow again....yes, I did crow again...well mostly - I got both feet up and then straight away hopped back into plank. I think I'm doing "chicken" instead of crow...must get the courage back to find my crow.
Oh, and this evening, I found out that I got into Baptiste Level 1 training - heading to the Catskills of NY June 5-12...w00T!
Day 27 - March 6, 2010
Today was a practice of listening and a practice of patience. I met with my business partner today and we had some serious discussions about what our expectations are of each other and of the business. Sometime, I feel like she doesn't listen to me, so I get defensive and stubborn. Tonight, I listened to her without commenting....and by doing so, we found some middle ground. Plus, I learned about some of her insecurities (she is such a confident woman that I didn't think she had any insecurities) and it made me realize that she's only human too. No asana practice, but definitely a lot of lessons learned today.
Day 28 - March 7, 2010
Woke up early and headed to Soul Strength to practice before teaching this morning. It's amazing what an early morning practice does for the soul. It always makes me day a little happier and starts my day off in such a peaceful way. Sometimes when I practice right before teaching, I don't always have time to do a long Savasana, but I love knowing that I got my practice in and I shared some loving intentions to the world before my day even begins. Namaste.
There was a 3-hr yogaton at West Edmonton Mall today to benefit the Haiti Relief Fund, so I helped to adjust the participants. Then there was a meditation at the end with 108 OM's...Wow! It was such a blessing to be a part of such a beautiful gesture of offering peaceful and loving vibes to the people who need our help.
I can't believe there's only 2 more days of this challenge/journey...
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