A ton of fantastic assists in practice, a wonderful birthday party, and a tho…
A ton of fantastic assists in practice, a wonderful birthday party, and a thoroughly exhausting sanskirt . I’d call that a full day. #mysore
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Such a delicious, decadent practice. Making every movement (and flub) part of…
Such a delicious, decadent practice. Making every movement (and flub) part of the beauty of creation, yet not rushing to the end. A freedom that one pointed focus can bring, and grace that should probably be there regardless *yum* #mysore
In case you were wondering why I’ve flown halfway ’round the world. http://mi…
In case you were wondering why I’ve flown halfway ’round the world. http://midcityyoga.com/?p=630
Sometimes, you practice in the bathroom of the changing room and accept that …
Sometimes, you practice in the bathroom of the changing room and accept that as your penance.
7 hours of work, and do you know what my phone didn’t save? Fucking Shala tim…
7 hours of work, and do you know what my phone didn’t save? Fucking Shala time. 10 minutes early was 5 minutes late. I can’t win 🙁
Led Primary, chanting, Sanskrit, philosophy, and two trips to the Ramakrishna…
Led Primary, chanting, Sanskrit, philosophy, and two trips to the Ramakrishna ashram. Today was busy, but had a keen reminder to count my blessings: I saw a funeral procession today. It consisted of a flower adorned handmade chair, the deceased strapped in, carried and paraded to the crematorium. Tambourines and gongs, laughter and tears.
My first conference was fascinating. I got to view Sharath, the (these are my…
My first conference was fascinating. I got to view Sharath, the (these are my terms) titleholder of the Ashtanga lineage, through the lens of a man who deals with keeping the purity of a practice in the real world– the world of parties, internet gossip, and multiculturalism. A fascinating, non-textbook experience. A highlight, paraphrased: “A…
Sharath yelled at me twice, then yelled at everyone else. “The only thing wor…
Sharath yelled at me twice, then yelled at everyone else. “The only thing worse than being yelled at is being ignored.”
It’s 85 here in Mysore. Seeing the driver holding a sign with my name on it w…
It’s 85 here in Mysore. Seeing the driver holding a sign with my name on it was enough to make me want to cry, but the dangerousness of the car ride into town was enough to make me smile big. Best of all? I got to stay at the Southern Star/ Regalis– exactly as planned….
Visa in hand, modified primary practiced (thanks for the company, Em), and no…
Visa in hand, modified primary practiced (thanks for the company, Em), and now dinner with friends.