Purpose Potential Freedom

Outside the Studio 54*F
Inside the Studio 98*F
Eighth class, Kelli instructing


Three words stood out to me while reading an article in a yoga magazine: to connect to the highest purpose of my practice, I was welcomed to recognize my potential for stability and acknowledge my innate freedom. That was it. While reading and hoping to learn so much, the simplest reminder can be such a strong footing in the foundation and intention of one's practice.

Since I know what the Sanskrit printed on my towel means, I bow to it in child's pose to begin each class, setting my intention.

Today was a limber day for me. I feel like a warrior. Class didn't start out that way but I noticed that once my tank was not just damp, but wet, with sweat, everything got easier. I had warmed up obviously but it was more than just that. The energy I experienced during the entire day set the tone for excellent progress. I was again able to trust the Universe enough to do the Camel Pose!

I found a book called Hatha Yoga for Total Health by Sue Luby. I picked it up at the 50 cent table at the local blood bank in hopes of learning new asanas. No Sanskrit name are used in the book until the twenty-first chapter so everything has names like Pendulum Leg Swing, Nutcracker Pose and Split Standing Forward Bends. I find them almost as hard to remember as Sanskrit! Savasana, The Sponge, is instructed in 27 steps! Then there are 13 tips to follow!

Another book I recently started reading is Yoga Beneath the Surface, An American Student and His Indian Teacher Discuss Yoga Philosophy and Practice by Srivatsa Ramaswami and David Hurwitz. I think this read will open my mind and heart to the questions I have in terms of all things yogic.