So this could be my inspiration…

I started this blog in hopes of finding some inspiration for writing, and living with more intention and focus. After I spent majority of my time yesterday looking at other blogs, I realized that there was a common trend; what was really captivating me was Bikram Yoga. I talk about my practice every day [even when maybe other’s are tired of listening], and I realized that there are a lot of other people out there that share a passion for their practice too. I read the entire Bikram 101 blog, beginning to end; it completely captivated me, and gave me a real sense of belonging. A lot of what was written resonates with me, from the mental to the physical barriers, to wanting to be in the same spot in the room for every class.

So, I went to class at 9am this morning, and before I left I set my intentions:

• Really listen to the dialog
• Be my own cheerleader
• Have no expectations
• Look at one point on my locked knee (standing head to knee)

I entered the [full] room this morning feeling excited, not worried. I felt [mostly] focused, and tried to follow exactly what our teacher was saying. Some postures felt more natural, and some were as hard as always. I tried to not dread certain poses [floor bow, camel], by not anticipating them for several poses before they even started. I tried to not set expectations for myself, which worked in my favor. For instance, I stayed in standing bow, while standing on my left leg, at my maximum, {with my right foot peeking over my head} and stayed that way for the last 30 seconds of the first set without falling. I went into camel completely in the second set, and it felt natural to go that far, instead of just keeping my hands on my back. I tried to look at one point on my locked knee during standing head to knee, which may or may not have helped [I was still a little wobbly]. I even tried to smile during triangle.

Unfortunately, the realization that I wanted to write about my Bikram Yoga practice impeded my mind a bit during the floor series. I began to think about what I would write after class, which is slightly counterproductive, but I quickly returned to my breath and let it go.

This is day 2 of my summer vacation, day 37 of my yoga practice, and day 2 in a row of class. 

I was inspired by the Bikram 101 blog, and although I would love to commit to a challenge, I know that I also don’t want to feel guilty, or let myself down, because although I plan to go to class very often, I’m not sure how many consecutive days I can commit to. I can say this: that I will be going tomorrow again at 9am, and with my mom {who also went today and had a good class}.

And if I go for many days in a row after tomorrow, great, and if not, then that’s ok too. No expectations, no anticipation, just letting go... and breathe.