This morning I woke up to the rumble in my bowels only to feed Seymore clear water. In Yoga terms I think that is good. Yoga is designed to clean all of the toxins out of your system. I had some cramping going on too but I can't miss practice under any circumstances. Today I was completly empty because I didn't eat after 1pm yesterday so my forward bends and Janushirshasana were much easier. During Utthita Hasta Padangushtasana Saraswatti came over to adjust me and pulled my leg straight out in front of me. I didn't even have time to think about it. As I was standing there in the full pose she looked over at Sharat and motioned at him with her head and smiled. He looked over at me and grinned really big. I still don't understand why they like me so much but I'm not complaining. Saraswati helped me in the left direction and than I moved onto Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana. When I was done with Janushirshasana C Sharath came over to me and said..."Tomorrow..Marichyasana A...I don't even know how that is going to happen but we will just throw it to faith in the method. You cannot get a new posture on Tuesdays and I'm not sure why this is but it is tradition.
I went to the book store SAPNA in town about a block from the market. It is 3 stories high and the closest thing to Barnes and Noble here in Mysore City. I love it there. Susie, Vonya, and I spent about 2 hours there and than ran into one of our yoga friends Dewa. Dewa is from Australia and also studied at the Behar University of Yoga. We were getting hungry so we went down the street to Ashakya which is a place in a posh hotel by the market place that serves tali for only 46R. That's exactly one American dollar. A tali is a huge plate of food with different little dishes. It is kind of like a buffett on a plate. You can get a refill of any of the dishes as many times as you like. It is so good. I don't know how I'm going to survive with out good Indian food when I get back to the states. I'm so spoiled here. Oh and by the way...I won't come home smelling like curry..here the food is pure and organic and fresh..It is made with love and care and intention...I don't know why people think if you eat Indian food you smell like curry. In fact I have lost all of my smell all together because of my practice. I detox every morning.
I came home early because of my cramps and I am now taking it easy. I'm going to rest and drink a couple liters of water and go to bed early. I will be like new in the morning. I am always excited about my morning practice. I am a little home sick but I will survive. I'm already planning my trip for next year. This place is amazing. You can't even begin to understand by reading about it or even through pictures. India changes people in a way in which I wasn't expecting. It has made me really see so much I was closed off from. I love this country and it's people. If it wasn't for my family being so far away I don't think I would ever leave. I could stay here forever. It is the most beautiful place I have ever experienced.
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