it's the little things that really matter here people.

wow. today is FRIDAY. we've made it. it literally feels like it's been a year since i left home (okay,maybe a month.. you know what i mean though) and in reality it's only been a week. i've learned and discovered so much already!

we had our a.m. class which was GREAT! i felt so strong throughout my whole practice. i really amped up my electrolytes since i had that last episode and haven't had any problems since. i'm so relieved. last night i had some, this a.m. when i woke up, again throughout class and then after. it's nuts how much i'm consuming but if my body needs it then i'm rolling with it!

rasjashree was instructing this a.m. i've found i draw so much strength from her presence. she is so amazing. at one point during the class she came off the podium (in my head it was like floating because she's so angelic) and walked around the room. by the time we were holding triangle she was right in front of me. i checked myself, i was completely solid, weight centered, my breathing was calm and deep. i felt strong all over and i think it was her presence that got me there. i just felt really really empowered and capable. it was great! i love all her classes. she's gone this week and will be back week 5 which i will thoroughly be looking fwd. to!

later on this afternoon, we had posture clinic. tara and i made sure we were up front where we practiced with a couple of other girls beforehand. i tried to remember to stay present, breathe etc, but my nerves did come over me. i felt okay with it. it's out of the way now. if i can do the room of 300 then i can surely do our smaller groups next week. i'm glad i won't have to worry about it on the weekend! debbie on the other hand...well, she was in line and got bumped around and then decided not today.. when bikram stopped and told everyone "finished for the day, no more. just class. you are off tonight, we'll continue on monday" she was surely not happy about it. it's okay though, we'll practice with her and make sure she gets it done. it will surely help me to help others and not focus on what i can and cannot do for that moment.

tonight we're looking fwd to being off early - 7pm and heading out to walmart and starbucks for some lounging! out into the real world, now that is a luxury for us!...well, that and my ice water during class. serioulsy, no joke. it's a small thing, but it means a lot to those of us here at bikram boot camp!

stay yogic.