Road To Mysore

This morning I hit my first wall. I was hoping that the pain in my knee would go away. I started really well and it didn't bother me until I got to the second balancing posture(I know, I know, I know...I should know the name of the posture by now... but I don't). I lost my focus and started practicing very gingerly. I told Sarawasti while she was adjusting me that my left knee was hurting. She said, "no worry, move slowly". I was so angry coz my body has been opening in ways I've never expected and now I have to take a few steps back. Saraswati also assisted me in Mari C. While she was doing it, Sharath said something. I think he wanted me to stay at Mari B but she ignored him and just continued.

I bumped into Peter after practice and I told him about my knee. He told me not to worrying because we all go through that. He said to move slowly, take your time and not to push too hard. I've watched Peter practice many times and he moves so slowly and effortless. He never muscles his postures. It was nice to hear that from Peter, because you know his been there and done that. He is so sincere when he talks. He has no ego...very rare, even in Mysore. I really regret not practicing with him in LA.

I also talked to Olaf at Tina's after breakfast. I told him about my knee and asked him if he knew about this ayurvedic oil Saraswati was telling me about. He wrote it down for me but wasn't sure if he spelled it right. He also assured me that it also happened to him and everybody else and that it would go away in a few weeks(I was hoping more like tomorrow). He also told me that his wife always reminds him of a quote from the author of "The Prophet"(I forgot his name)...

"Pain is the shell covering of understanding"

I really like that. I really need that now. I'm going to take that with me.