Tonight I took a silent Bikram class. It was absolutely amazing. The instructor just says the name of the pose, begin, and change. The room is completely silent and everyone moves together. In the silence, it almost feels like a group dance.
By the middle of the standing series, I found myself completely alone with my practice. As I sank into the poses, I really became my own guru. Everything I learned from the dialogue came back at just the right times and I felt myself doing things and making adjustments I never had the time to think about before. The focus and concentration is incredible. Tonight I truly owned my practice. I would love to be able to take a silent class once a week, just to check in with where I am in it. This was definitely a true mind, body, and spirit experience.
December is my month to shed things. I never thought I’d be shedding Bikram dialogue. By shedding the dialogue I was able to make room for stillness and connection in my practice, and carry it home with me.
And so, as another day goes by, honey yogurt and ice water after my shower – a bit of self-care amid the hustle n’ bustle, and ….I have written.
*Photo credit ~ the photo is mine, taken of a beautiful painting hanging in our studio by a local artist.
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