I’m on the plane from Atlanta now, returning from a busy workweek in Florida. It’s been a great week, even though a bit exhausting at times. As I struggle to keep my eyes open from fatigue, I keep thinking about what my teacher recently challenged us with the last time she was in town. Why do you teach yoga? Know what that is, and plant it deep in your heart like you’re planting a seed.
It’s really important for me to remember that, especially when I’m tired, when I’m busy, when I’m anxious, feeling overwhelmed, etc. I stayed on the beach in Daytona this week and had 2 very special practices under the moonlight. Last night I didn’t think I could move but finally dragged myself down to the edge of the water, and let it heal my body and my mind. After a lot of OM’ing and other chanting, loudly into the crashing sound of the waves I might add, I was able to gradually move. The vibration of the continuous OM left me feeling tingly and teary. The deep breathing left me feeling open and warm. And then like magic, everything kicked in. I was so energized and happy. Clearly healed of my aches and pains, mentally and physically. At least in that moment. So there it is. That, is why I travel across the country, get back to LA at midnight, and get up to teach the next morning. That’s why I say yes to teaching level 2-3 flow classes when I feel like I’m way out of my league. (Thanks Ryan for pushing me). That’s why I practice when I feel sad or happy, lonely or connected.
The reason I practice and teach yoga can be summed up very simply in the following:
I have an unwavering faith in its indisputable healing power. My life validates it.
That practice last night was a nice grounding experience, as I left to meet my former partner for dinner. We hadn’t seen each other for more than 6 years. I needed to make sure I was OK before I saw him. I was. It was a sweet evening.
So much healing has occurred. It was nice to see it, to feel it. To enjoy the fruit of so much effort and commitment.
I woke up this morning and realized I had dreamt that I was flying.
OM SHANTI OM
