Report on Day 8 and Good News!

Day 8 was great! It was hotter than normal, but I think I did pretty well, at least keeping a positive attitude throughout. I did have to rest out the second set of standing bow pulling, which was a little disappointing for me since Tuesday and Wednesday classes I hadn't needed to rest. But I need to remember that this is not linear--my body is different every day, so my practice will be different every day! I also grabbed the wrong water bottle out of my car (less than half-full) so I was mighty thirsty by the end. Ah, sweet purple Vitamin Water--mightn't there be a sponsorship up your sleeve for me?

The haircut is a thumbs-up. It was such a relief to have the mop lopped off, and it is GREAT for yoga! NOT hanging in my face, no lumpy ponytails on my head to work around, and I even had more traction on my mat at a couple of points because the hair wasn't sliding around. And now I look exactly like Natalie Portman, which has its advantages. ;)

So last night I submitted my online application to the Jimmy Barkan level I yoga teacher training. THIS VERY MORNING I received an acceptance notice, contingent upon a letter of recommendation from a qualified teacher, and of course handing over the greenbacks. SO I'M IN! I was pretty sure I'd get in, but still. I'm thrilled. The schedule involves two classes every day, as well as anatomy, philosophy of yoga, and Sanskrit! I've already bought my books and a DVD. I'm going back to school!