Today was my 5th straight day practicing at the shala in Silverlake. Normally, my body feels all beat up on my 5th day and I struggle to practice the next day. That’s not the case today. There is a lot to be said about the space and the energy of the room. I can’t explain it. It’s almost magical. Is it the space, the teacher’s presence, the people around me, the energy of the room or a combination? Or maybe I’m just dreaming, hallucinating and/or just crazy? I’m so focused at the shala and my practice seems so easy. I feel like I’m in autopilot and I just flow from one asana to another effortlessly. My breath is smooth and consistent. I’m just in the zone. I know I’m working because I’m always drenched with sweat. I love that feeling by the way. I think the Russian bath last night really helped me though. My muscles didn’t feel so sore and I slept so well. I’m actually looking forward to tomorrow’s practice. I think I’m ready to practice 6 days a week. For the past 4 months I’ve been practicing 5 days week. It’s time to step it up.
Noah was back today. I didn’t see Kimberly though. Noah tried to see how far he can get me into Mari D. I’m sure he knew I wasn’t going to bind my hands but I think he wanted to know I far I could go. I got as far as my belly would let. I told Noah that I needed to get rid of my belly before I can make any significant progress in all my marichasanas. He agreed and assured me I would lose it in Mysore. I hope so.
I’ve been following Casey’s blog and I think he’s leaving today. He took some great pictures and posted it his blog. The past few days I’ve been debating on whether I should bring a digital camera with me to Mysore. I’ll have to buy one first but it’s not in my budget. Do I really want to bring an expensive camera to India? I have a cheap camera but the digital camera will be cool. I’ll think about.
Comments (3)
Hey, I would be willing, if I still have it, to give you my old digital camera if you promise to take lots and lots of really great pictures! My husband was going to give it away but let me see if we still have it and I could mail it to you.
Posted by Julie | July 9, 2004 1:34 AM
Posted on July 9, 2004 01:34
If you still have it, I would be more than interested in buying it at fair market value and pay for shipping. Part of me is considering on investing in a new one but I've heard of too many stories of things being stolen while travelling in India. I've never had a digital camera so I'm doing a little research this weekend. A friend of mine is going to show me how to post pictures in my blog. I have no clue what it entails. Lets talk next week.
Posted by Joey | July 9, 2004 6:28 PM
Posted on July 9, 2004 18:28
Ok..I will also be adding an Image Gallery section to Ashtangi.NET shortly. I already bought the software. Adding pictures to your blog is as simple as clicking on the "Upload File" button.... :)
Posted by Julie | July 10, 2004 12:40 AM
Posted on July 10, 2004 00:40