Day 43: Nov. 3, 2013

Had a busy day with YTT;  started at 9 a.m. instead of 11:00.  Had a vinyasa flow class, led by Jason (assisted by Jan).  It was a 90 minute class and I definitely broke a sweat.  At one point (about 75 minutes into the class) I felt dizzy and nauseous; I think I was just dehydrated, so I took a drink of water and then went into child's pose for a break and continued to focus on my breathing.

We did not take time as a group to meditate but after lunch we had another class together, a 60 minute Yin yoga class.  Not much time today was focused on teaching but we observed/practiced: providing guidance (step by step instructions), giving reminders (breath/movement pattern discussed but not specific instructions) and allowing students to flow on their own (listing benefits of sequence).

My neck and upper back is stiff, I think from dolphin pose;  it might also have been from sphinx/seal pose.  Will be sleeping well tonight though as my body is exhausted.  Will journal more tomorrow after my first shift at the new job.

Yoga Meal:  Ate a cup of soup from Byerly's (it was almost like a pot roast with roast beef, potatoes, carrots, onions) and some fruit/vegetables from the salad bar (beets, raspberries, blueberries, pomegranate and two pieces of fresh mozzarella).  I was still hungry but did not want to go back and do Yin yoga on a full stomach, so stopped there.  I ate dinner at home about 5 hours later (had leftover curry for dinner, so was satiated then).

Gratitude:  Very thankful for all the time Jason and Jan gave to us today.  I loved our discussion as a group on the seven axioms of Life Power Yoga:

1. You're exactly where you're supposed to be.  Law of Karma. 
2. Everything/everyone is connected.
3. Exercise and rest are essential for health/vibrant living.
4. Laugher and play are nature's fountain of youth.
5. Fear and pain are some of life's greatest teachers.
6. Touch and intimacy are deep human needs.
7. All things are impermanent/all things change.