I did experience an internal backlash from not attending the workshop on Sunday. A feeling like I am not courageous enough, feeling that I was a wimpy for not going. Where does this voice come from? Well tthere certainly is a part of me that can get a bit lazy and complacent in my practice and in my life for sure. That said, I felt okay with the decision not to go. My yoga practice and study is a lifelong journey. I am here for the long haul. There will be many a workshop that I won't be able to do or attend and that is fine. 

Back to class today, we did a ritual this morning before our practice. I brought paper and pencils and had everyone write down on a piece of paper something that they want to release for the coming year. I had them place the paper underneath their mats and practice with the intention of releasing and restoring. Letting go of something that no longer serves us and setting an intention for the next year. This is after all the time to plant the seeds, with the winter solstice happening tomorrow, and set our intentions for the upcoming year.

I was also fired up from Noah's and Darren's workshop from Friday and I felt a bit of their energy while teaching. It's funny and sweet how every time I study with someone, their energy comes out in my teaching the next day.

I'll teach tomorrow and Wednesday at Black Dog and Tuesday at Still. Then it's off to Maui for a 10 day vacation. Decadence.

Have a sweet afternoon and evening!

Anusara Poster Project Pose: Eka Pada Rajakapotasana prep #1