mysore

After I finished my yoga certification, I became totally obsessed with going to India to study yoga. Unfortunately, I am yet to visit the great yoga mecca. It is still on my long list of experiences to have. In the mean time, I've decided to get my India fill from the Ashtanga Yoga Center LA. They are a fully Mysore style studio which I think is so cool [self led practice following the traditional primary series]. It's a bit intimidating, but I'm dying to get in there.

yoga journal no. 1

I used to worry so much about whether I was doing each pose perfectly. And I felt like I always had to do the most challenging progression. But lately, I'm feeling quite mature & wise. It might be this getting married business. Or maybe, it's actually all those years of hearing listen to your body and practice without ambition finally sinking in. I've been able to start every practice with the thought: what does my body need today? Some days I want to sweat. Some days I just want to breath + have some quiet. And everyday, I'm getting more in touch with my body.