From South India to North Mississippi

It all seems a bit surreal to have traveled and experienced such extremes in the past few weeks.  I arrived back in LA at the beginning of this month and am spending the end of it at home with family in Mississippi.  

To be honest, I’m not sure I was really ready to be in LA again.   That’s why I quickly left. Or at least that was one of the reasons. The other being that I was giving a yoga workshop in Mississippi and I had to.  Upon my re entry I felt like all I wanted to do was isolate myself and process all that happened over the last 6 months. However, there just wasn’t time for that. I had a lot of work to do to prepare for my first teaching experience.  And not just one class, but a weekend workshop.

It sounded overwhelming at first, but as I started to prepare I realized I had learned so much I wasn’t sure I could pack it all in over a weekend.  However, as it always does, it worked out fine.  I think I got more out of it than anyone who attended the weekend.  Everyone was so sweet and complimentary. I don’t think I could have chosen a more supportive group of students than these kind, gentle southern souls.  Folks down here sure know how to make you feel welcome.  

So now what? I have no idea, but I’m having a great time gradually figuring it out.  Or not.  I think India has helped me to loosen my control grip on all those life detail things. I’m learning that it’s easier to simply adapt somewhat of a generic plan, move in the direction I want to go in, and let the magic fill in the blanks.  This plan worked for India, why not anywhere else.

I feel like I’m open to doing or going anywhere right now.  Mostly I want to teach yoga, meditation, and perhaps chanting. I’m so excited about the upcoming Krishna Das workshop next month. I do see myself leading Kirtan(sing and response chanting) in the near future. So this is a great way to start.

In the mean time, I know that I’ll need resources so I’ve started my own corporation.  This will give me the freedom to work intermittently and have time to develop my yoga teaching practice and anything else that may arise. Then there’s always the possibility of going back to India. Even though I don’t feel compelled to do that right away. However, all doors are open and possibilities are endless. I’m so happy to be exactly where I am, doing and not doing exactly what I’m doing. It’s good to be here.