Om, like there's no tomorrow

Yesterday evening I really wanted to practice my yoga in a studio rather than at my usual at home practice so I visited Tranquil Space in Clarendon. I am very familiar with this studio and the owner from just visiting the Hip Tranquil Chick website, listening to their podcast and their Tranquility line is sold at Sahara Dance also. The studio was very nice and a little noisy as it is just above a belly dance studio. The instructor reminded us to stay connected with the breath and tune out all distractions while we sat in mediation. I wanted to get into some chanting which wasn't apart of the class so I did some when I got home. On the walk home, I called a few of the girlies and none of them were available because they are all in love...Cute.

On Sunday, I practiced at lulu lemon in Clarendon. Heather was supposed to come with, but had a late night and wasn't able to make it. The class started at 10:00am I jumped up at 9:26am,in the shower, in my gear, grabbed my mat, speed walked a few blocks and arrived at 10:15am. It was so humid! "Shoot, I'm late. I don't want to interrupt when I walk in, maybe I'll just turn around and go home, yeah I'll just go home." I open the door and the room was packed. I found a little space just by the door...and then joined in the flow. It was beautiful! Everyone flowing into one Asana after the other in unison. "We are all one", I thought. We honored our Gurus giving thanks to them and pictured someone that inspired us in the second Bridge pose. I started crying, not boo-hooing, just tears as I started thinking about my Mother, my cousin Terry and few others. The people that have played a role in my journey, that have taken care of me. I held in Bridge Pose for them, offering my practice to them with gratitude. We chanted OM three times to end the practice. I left some Sahara Dance flyers and cards there too!

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti

P.S. This weekend I will attend Shakti's Teacher Training information session

for the Fall program. Really looking forward to it!