Wow, I feel like I have climbed Mount Kilimanjaro this week, this was really a struggle this week (do I write this about every week :-) ). It felt like a life time and generally had low energy....but picked up a little yesterday and today. Well Armond has just called me to say he arrived safely in Mexico City - I cannot believe that I am going to see my dear husband again tonight, after 8 weeks apart. I'm so happy to finally see him again and be together. Altough it will also be a little strange, as he will be entering my yoga life bubble here.....and at the same time I woke up this morning realizing that this training is going to be over in a couple of days and this scared me and kind of.....am I ready to face the world out there again?? This training has been so intensive it really shifts something inside you. But I'm just acknowledge these feelings and they are quite normal as I've spoken to some of the of the other sutdents and they have similar thoughts. There is a very strong bond between most of the 280 students. We all take each other for face value. Very special.
Anyway, tonight we have the talent show - 26 acts will be presented. There are many students who are actors, singers, performers, dancers etc. so they have been practising for the past 2 weeks to present tonight. I'm very excited and no doubt there will be tears and laughter. People are generally speaking pretty emotional at this stage and it does not take a lot to get the tears going!!
Bikram has sponsered us pizza so I'm about to go down for dinner.
5 more days TRAINING. I can't believe it!!
Lots of love and bye for now ( I think Armond might make the next entry!)
Katherine, almost a Bikram Yoga Teacher!!!
Friday 30 May 2008
Tuesday 27 May 2008
Tuesday evening - Week 8
....was sitting in the Savasana after Yoga class (relaxing, dead body bose asana), sweat dripping all over my body, the towel absolutely drenched in sweat, listening to another of Bikram's songs and was looking around the room (not part of Savasana!) thinking this is not going to last much longer and was looking over the the other side of the room where I started my first class nearly 9 weeks ago. How far I have come since that day - physically and emotionally, that is pretty amazing.
This was has so far been mixed, finished the official posture clinic which is great and have now started the moc classes which are more informal and give us a chance to practice. But I would wish that we would get a little more compassion from the teachers at this stage or a little 'goodie' once in a while, espcially as we are 4 days ahead in finishing our posture clinic....so am a little disappointed - was really excited about week 8 and about feeling amazing and full of energy and adrenalin, but that has not kicked-in, yet.
My body has started to ache at most places possible and altough the evening classes are still relatively strong I am slowly reaching my limit of doing 3 hours Yoga a day...I think my body is really longing for a break!
Well, I'm using my spare time right now to practice the dialogue with some of the group 10 people, I want to make the most out of my time here in preparing for coming back to England to teach (the thought thrills me with excitment!!!!!)
About to have a in room dining Burger with Anna before we start practicing.
Another evening lecture but at least right now I get 6 hours of sleep the last two days which is great!
Love,
Katherine
This was has so far been mixed, finished the official posture clinic which is great and have now started the moc classes which are more informal and give us a chance to practice. But I would wish that we would get a little more compassion from the teachers at this stage or a little 'goodie' once in a while, espcially as we are 4 days ahead in finishing our posture clinic....so am a little disappointed - was really excited about week 8 and about feeling amazing and full of energy and adrenalin, but that has not kicked-in, yet.
My body has started to ache at most places possible and altough the evening classes are still relatively strong I am slowly reaching my limit of doing 3 hours Yoga a day...I think my body is really longing for a break!
Well, I'm using my spare time right now to practice the dialogue with some of the group 10 people, I want to make the most out of my time here in preparing for coming back to England to teach (the thought thrills me with excitment!!!!!)
About to have a in room dining Burger with Anna before we start practicing.
Another evening lecture but at least right now I get 6 hours of sleep the last two days which is great!
Love,
Katherine
Sunday 25 May 2008
final photos for now...
I know, not the best photos but the girl you see is this years Yoga Championship Winner, Alicia. She is also a Bikram Teacher. This was a special press conference demo we had in the lobby of the hotel for the Mexican press and tv re Bikram doing his Teacher Training here in Acapulco. The demonstrators were all senior Teachers, and Alicia. So no, not us the students, I think we need a couple of years until our postures look like that. At least for most of us.
YIPEEEEEE week 8 is about to start and I'm ready, lets have some rocking Yoga classes and let me rock out that final posture, the Spine Twist, with confidence and strength.
And next Friday my dear husband is arriving, we also will have a talent show on that night - so many people here have special talents, are actors, musicians, dancers etc.
Well, I don't have that special talent...so will watch with enjoyment and pleasure what my fellow yogis and yoginis have to show!
Lots of love and see many of you very soon again,
K
Week 7 - more photos....
The top left is the view from my bedroom, top right, and bottom the first outing in 7 weeks!! We went to see the cliff divers in Acapulco, was really great to do a little outing but we're not used to the outside world and environment anymore....so pretty exhausted and were all looking forward to getting back to Yoga base!!
Friday 23 May 2008
Week 7 - Friday - WHAT A WEEK
Well, where should I start.....I've just come back from the strongest class we have ever had in our 7 weeks Training! Which is what Bikram said and I felt super strong and it was Super super good! It keeps on amazing me this Yoga and this training....we've been absolutely killed and slaughtered by Bikram last night and the night before, had numerous students who had to be carried out of the room, breaking down, heat exhaustion or all over body cramping. And today, NOT ONE PERSON LEFT THE ROOM. We were strong, united and full of energy. This is all Bikram's plan, to kill us and then rebuild us. Touch wood, I've not had to leave the Yoga room so far and not experienced any bad cramping, just the occasional numbness in the arms.
Apart from that this week has been really a f.......difficult week. Beginning of the week I think half the students wanted to go home and just felt like they've seen it, done it and were ready to leave....so the atmosphere was strange. I felt like that too, did not have any energy. I've also lost a bit of my confidence in Posture delivery and then finally yesterday, when I delivered Head to Knee with Stretching - I finished after loosing a couple of lines and then said "this was terrible" and burst out into tears in front of 30 or so people.....I think it was a general emotional release of this whole training, the long days, the sore body, the mind having to learn the postures and the pressure of doing a good delivery. And people who know me, that I am a perfectionist and put pressure on myself, so I can be quite hard on myself if I don't perform well.
In any case the posture delivery was fine and it wasn't even terrible, that was just my perception.
It's amazing how many people actually go through a very similar process and feeling quite like I did.
Anyway, one more to go, the Spine Twisting Posture, I couple of people went today but I felt it was better to wait, learn it well over the weekend and make a good final delivery (or at least give my best).
As Bikram says, it's all about trying the RIGHT way.
The lack of sleep doesn't help when you feel a bit shaky anyway and then you have the women's cycle which can also play havoc with the physical and mental state.
Anyway enough of that.
It's now Friday evening and this week felt like a month for me....It's also the pressure of the reality hitting me that I will actually return to England as a Bikram Yoga Teacher (fingers crossed). And I will never again be able to practice in the studio as a student but as a teacher. So a whole range of emotions are involved in this new way of thinking. It's very exciting but also pretty scary.
TODAY IN ONE WEEK my dear husband will be arriving here in Mexico - I can't wait to see him and show him where I have been living for the past 8 weeks and the Yoga studio etc. It's all pretty impressive.
Tonight we have another video night with Bikram, I pray that it wont be past 1am. We all take pillows and ear plugs with us. The ear plugs because they play the film so loud and as we anyway only read sub titles it's more agreeable....
That's it for now.
1 week and 4 days to go. And we are one week ahead with posture clinic. So there might be some extra little posture delivery surprises awaiting us....I hope not and am worried where all the postures are in my brain, hopefully just ready to be used when I'm back in England!!!!
Lots of love,
K the Yogini xxx
Apart from that this week has been really a f.......difficult week. Beginning of the week I think half the students wanted to go home and just felt like they've seen it, done it and were ready to leave....so the atmosphere was strange. I felt like that too, did not have any energy. I've also lost a bit of my confidence in Posture delivery and then finally yesterday, when I delivered Head to Knee with Stretching - I finished after loosing a couple of lines and then said "this was terrible" and burst out into tears in front of 30 or so people.....I think it was a general emotional release of this whole training, the long days, the sore body, the mind having to learn the postures and the pressure of doing a good delivery. And people who know me, that I am a perfectionist and put pressure on myself, so I can be quite hard on myself if I don't perform well.
In any case the posture delivery was fine and it wasn't even terrible, that was just my perception.
It's amazing how many people actually go through a very similar process and feeling quite like I did.
Anyway, one more to go, the Spine Twisting Posture, I couple of people went today but I felt it was better to wait, learn it well over the weekend and make a good final delivery (or at least give my best).
As Bikram says, it's all about trying the RIGHT way.
The lack of sleep doesn't help when you feel a bit shaky anyway and then you have the women's cycle which can also play havoc with the physical and mental state.
Anyway enough of that.
It's now Friday evening and this week felt like a month for me....It's also the pressure of the reality hitting me that I will actually return to England as a Bikram Yoga Teacher (fingers crossed). And I will never again be able to practice in the studio as a student but as a teacher. So a whole range of emotions are involved in this new way of thinking. It's very exciting but also pretty scary.
TODAY IN ONE WEEK my dear husband will be arriving here in Mexico - I can't wait to see him and show him where I have been living for the past 8 weeks and the Yoga studio etc. It's all pretty impressive.
Tonight we have another video night with Bikram, I pray that it wont be past 1am. We all take pillows and ear plugs with us. The ear plugs because they play the film so loud and as we anyway only read sub titles it's more agreeable....
That's it for now.
1 week and 4 days to go. And we are one week ahead with posture clinic. So there might be some extra little posture delivery surprises awaiting us....I hope not and am worried where all the postures are in my brain, hopefully just ready to be used when I'm back in England!!!!
Lots of love,
K the Yogini xxx
Friday 16 May 2008
Friday night - Week 6
Well, finished quite a hard week, with a Craig Class on Friday night!!! As you can imagine, it was super hot, super challenging - the speed he puts on for the Standing series is beyond - but it keeps you rocking I tell you!! My earlier tierdness has vanished (once again after an evening class). AND at the end, when Savasana started instead of a quiet moment the Reggae song, PLEASE DON'T WORRY, ABOUT A THING, EVERYTHING'S GOIN TO BE ALRIGHT.... and the whole room, over 300 People sang the song and clapped with their hands - what else can you do but cry after 6 weeks of Bikram Yoga Training and hearing this song after a Craig Class. People were hugging each other - moments like that make up for a long and challening week.
For those of you who don't know Craig, he is Bikram's left hand an basically our boss and managing this training - he is the BIG MAN so to speak and his classes are like an explosion.
Delivered two postures today and did really well, the teacher who evaluated me said: Awesome, you rock today!!
No free Friday night but posture clinic starting at 9pm. At least now Bikram lecture, which as you might remember, last Friday lasted until 4:15 am! So if I get to bed by midnight tonight, well, that's an early night for me :-)
A weekend ahead and not too many postures anymore to study - the End is getting closer and the mixed feelings about this are bizzare.
But need to study Bow Pose now, might be delivering a third posture today.
It's all going, never stopping, always forward, and as Craig says, we are riding the wave and should TRUST THE PROCESS.
Lots of love,
Katherine xx
For those of you who don't know Craig, he is Bikram's left hand an basically our boss and managing this training - he is the BIG MAN so to speak and his classes are like an explosion.
Delivered two postures today and did really well, the teacher who evaluated me said: Awesome, you rock today!!
No free Friday night but posture clinic starting at 9pm. At least now Bikram lecture, which as you might remember, last Friday lasted until 4:15 am! So if I get to bed by midnight tonight, well, that's an early night for me :-)
A weekend ahead and not too many postures anymore to study - the End is getting closer and the mixed feelings about this are bizzare.
But need to study Bow Pose now, might be delivering a third posture today.
It's all going, never stopping, always forward, and as Craig says, we are riding the wave and should TRUST THE PROCESS.
Lots of love,
Katherine xx
Thursday 15 May 2008
Week 6 - Thursday FEELING FANTASTIC!!
Right, here my advice to you - if you ever feel completely run down, have the flu, are ill or just hungover - have a Vitamin B injection!! After sleeping only about 5 hours last night I woke up this morning feeling like I had a solid 12 hrs sleep and feeling full of energy! Just great.
This training keeps on amazing me, the effect it has on me and what I am experiencing here - your mood normally changes a couple of times within one day - from extatic to run down....and again to being happy!!
Posture clinic kick-ed off again today and presented the Cobra with Energy and power. While writing this I am listening to Bikram's Love CD which I bought - it's a bit cheesy but we have listened to some of the songs in the Yoga Room after class which was fantastic, the atmosphere - so this music will always remind me...who knows, maybe I can play a song after class back in London!!!
We are all slowly waking up to the fact that we will be a certified Bikram Yoga teacher in just over 3 weeks - and we are all quite scared about leaving this community to go back to our home studios and teaching a 90 mins class. My aim will be to A) not to forget any of the 26 postures B) not last much longer then 90 mins for the class and C) manage to get the students in and out of the posture. The rest is added benefit!!
Sending you all love and warmth,
Katherine XXXXX
This training keeps on amazing me, the effect it has on me and what I am experiencing here - your mood normally changes a couple of times within one day - from extatic to run down....and again to being happy!!
Posture clinic kick-ed off again today and presented the Cobra with Energy and power. While writing this I am listening to Bikram's Love CD which I bought - it's a bit cheesy but we have listened to some of the songs in the Yoga Room after class which was fantastic, the atmosphere - so this music will always remind me...who knows, maybe I can play a song after class back in London!!!
We are all slowly waking up to the fact that we will be a certified Bikram Yoga teacher in just over 3 weeks - and we are all quite scared about leaving this community to go back to our home studios and teaching a 90 mins class. My aim will be to A) not to forget any of the 26 postures B) not last much longer then 90 mins for the class and C) manage to get the students in and out of the posture. The rest is added benefit!!
Sending you all love and warmth,
Katherine XXXXX
Wednesday 14 May 2008
Week 6 - Wednesday evening
At the moment I'm almost using this blog as my journal...especially after today feel the need to write down a couple of lines.
Well, I woke up this morning feeling dreadful, like when you have the flu - so weak. So I dragged myself to the doctor at 7am (24 hours onsite doctor service which the hotel provides) as I thought I had fever - but did not have fever, did not know why I felt like that, if I was just getting a cold or what. Anyway, to give me strength he gave me a Vitamin B injection - into the bum - which was soo painful - I then went to class, a bit panicky if I could make it in class - but as you might know, it's a very strict attendance policy and you would need a doctors notice if you can't attend and redo class at the weekend. Basically in these 9 weeks no class is allowed to be missed to get the certification. Anyway, I informed the staff and had a couple of outburst of Yoga crying and then settled into a very gentle class missing out some of the postures.
I felt a little better afterwards and during the course of the afternoon I improved. And did tonight's class again with nearly 100% energy - I DON'T UNDERSTAND! Such weird physical and mental things are happening right now - it is a bit scary you know but I know that I just have to acknowledge them and not get anxious about them.
But I am pretty glad when today is over - I wish I could go to bed now and rest and sleep but as everyday we have an evening program with a lecture tonight by Bikram's wife.
At times the lectures are more tuff then the Classes...I wont go into more detail right now but people who have done training know what I'm talking about!
I think a lot of people are feeling exhausted right now and are seeking motivation, energy and vitality. Thank god we have each other and the 280 students supporting each other, talking to each other and giving each other hugs.
I miss so much my friends and family and home - it's not long to go now - just about 3 weeks to go!!!
I do hope you are all well and healthy and in good spirits, every day is a new day, a new beginning, a new opportunity to make it a good day, being positive and content.
No, don't worry, I'm not turning into some guru speaking wise words all the time but I tell you, being here you need to hold on to positive attitude and words as much as you can.
Lots of love,
Katherine the Yogini
Well, I woke up this morning feeling dreadful, like when you have the flu - so weak. So I dragged myself to the doctor at 7am (24 hours onsite doctor service which the hotel provides) as I thought I had fever - but did not have fever, did not know why I felt like that, if I was just getting a cold or what. Anyway, to give me strength he gave me a Vitamin B injection - into the bum - which was soo painful - I then went to class, a bit panicky if I could make it in class - but as you might know, it's a very strict attendance policy and you would need a doctors notice if you can't attend and redo class at the weekend. Basically in these 9 weeks no class is allowed to be missed to get the certification. Anyway, I informed the staff and had a couple of outburst of Yoga crying and then settled into a very gentle class missing out some of the postures.
I felt a little better afterwards and during the course of the afternoon I improved. And did tonight's class again with nearly 100% energy - I DON'T UNDERSTAND! Such weird physical and mental things are happening right now - it is a bit scary you know but I know that I just have to acknowledge them and not get anxious about them.
But I am pretty glad when today is over - I wish I could go to bed now and rest and sleep but as everyday we have an evening program with a lecture tonight by Bikram's wife.
At times the lectures are more tuff then the Classes...I wont go into more detail right now but people who have done training know what I'm talking about!
I think a lot of people are feeling exhausted right now and are seeking motivation, energy and vitality. Thank god we have each other and the 280 students supporting each other, talking to each other and giving each other hugs.
I miss so much my friends and family and home - it's not long to go now - just about 3 weeks to go!!!
I do hope you are all well and healthy and in good spirits, every day is a new day, a new beginning, a new opportunity to make it a good day, being positive and content.
No, don't worry, I'm not turning into some guru speaking wise words all the time but I tell you, being here you need to hold on to positive attitude and words as much as you can.
Lots of love,
Katherine the Yogini
Tuesday 13 May 2008
Week 6 - Tuesday evening
It's 8:15 and I've got 10 mins free time to write a couple of lines on my blog. Bikram's wife Rajashree is back for a couple of days, so has been teaching us and lecturing us. It was quite emotional seeing her again as she thought the morning classes in week 1 - when, I must admit, I was unsure I was actually going to survive week 1 :-) - it was really so challenging in all respects. And now I can do her classes and keep my calm and controlled breathing, and even the vomiting amongst the team has stopped! So it's a whole different experience ( I think I didn not mention, the side effects some students have been suffering here in the first couple of weeks, and vomiting is quite normal, there are even special little bins for that purpose)
My practice has become stronger this week despite my very sore knees, but aches and pains are quite normal - but maybe by next week things will calm down and we will build more strength.
I can't believe it's just about 3 weeks to go now - on one hand I am glad to finish this amazing and intense training, on the other hand I think I will miss it terribly and hence I am making a real effort to live in the present and make the most out of every day.
But there are moments when things are dragging, when I am feeling flat, have no energy, wake up in the mornings at 6:30 stiff, tired and sore and unmotivated - but we all keep going, keep going.
We are having another Bikram lecture tonight, most students now take one of their bedroom pillows with them and other things, in case we get a 4am session and would have to camp over in the lecture hall!! Last night we were very lucky and as Bikram's wife cooked dinner for him we were let off early, i.e. 11:15 pm.
Let's see what tonight brings.
The sun is still shining here, every day, and it's getting hotter.
Love the evening Yoga classes - soak them up and get all the energy I need for the training.
I will miss the heat and practising with 280 students - very much.
Lots of love,
Katherine xxxx
My practice has become stronger this week despite my very sore knees, but aches and pains are quite normal - but maybe by next week things will calm down and we will build more strength.
I can't believe it's just about 3 weeks to go now - on one hand I am glad to finish this amazing and intense training, on the other hand I think I will miss it terribly and hence I am making a real effort to live in the present and make the most out of every day.
But there are moments when things are dragging, when I am feeling flat, have no energy, wake up in the mornings at 6:30 stiff, tired and sore and unmotivated - but we all keep going, keep going.
We are having another Bikram lecture tonight, most students now take one of their bedroom pillows with them and other things, in case we get a 4am session and would have to camp over in the lecture hall!! Last night we were very lucky and as Bikram's wife cooked dinner for him we were let off early, i.e. 11:15 pm.
Let's see what tonight brings.
The sun is still shining here, every day, and it's getting hotter.
Love the evening Yoga classes - soak them up and get all the energy I need for the training.
I will miss the heat and practising with 280 students - very much.
Lots of love,
Katherine xxxx
Saturday 10 May 2008
Week 5 turning Week 6 - Saturday night
Well, the last 48 hours have been truly super intense.....with Bikram back the lectures have started again and as mentioned in my previous blog on Thursday night I got to bed at 2:30 am. Well, a surprise was then to come on Friday night, with another lecture and continuing watching the epic film until 4:15 am!!! Now I am trying to write my thoughts in a positive and humorous way, although I pretty much lost all humor last night. Given the late night on Thursday we were already very tired at 9pm when lecture started and then when at midnight Bikram said, now Movie on, I really was pretty upset. I was laying on the floor between chairs trying to get some rest, and so did most of the people. It was just impossible for me to keep my eyes open. I only slept about 3 hours max as I could then not get to sleep when we finally got to our beds. And this mornings class, was, as you can expect, not a pleasure, although the teacher was this years Yoga Champion, a lovely lady and was a great teacher, but my body, mind and soul where in 'closed' mode!
I and everybody here have to keep positive, be motivated and keep the energy going. But after the last 2 nights the balance has become a little unbalanced......
I've got a lot of studying to do but just could not manage it today. Slept for 2 hours in the afternoon.
Missing home, England, my friends and family and Chiswick Yoga Studio. I am often in class and then imagine I am in one of the London Yoga studios doing a class there.
Well, good bye for now from a tired and aching Yogini (but still smiling, I am going to concer this!)
Katherine xxxx
PS: check out Jen's blog for a more detailed report about this week and a photo of a body sleeping on the floor in the early hours of this morning......
I and everybody here have to keep positive, be motivated and keep the energy going. But after the last 2 nights the balance has become a little unbalanced......
I've got a lot of studying to do but just could not manage it today. Slept for 2 hours in the afternoon.
Missing home, England, my friends and family and Chiswick Yoga Studio. I am often in class and then imagine I am in one of the London Yoga studios doing a class there.
Well, good bye for now from a tired and aching Yogini (but still smiling, I am going to concer this!)
Katherine xxxx
PS: check out Jen's blog for a more detailed report about this week and a photo of a body sleeping on the floor in the early hours of this morning......
Friday 9 May 2008
Week 5 - Friday!!
Only have a couple of minutes for a brief update - well, the dreaded and famously most difficult week 5 is nearly over and I am pleased to report that I still have all my bones intact, albeit pretty sore and my mind is also still fully operational!!
It's been an intense week and last night Mr. Bikram kept us up till nearly 2:30 am with lectures and watching the Maharawad....(apologies, forgot the spelling, but it's the famous Indian story about life). And tonight we have another lecture. So this mornings class at 8:30 was surreal, I was so tired, had slept about 4 hours and just did not have the energy. But again, this evening, was all good with Bikram teaching. The evening classes I love and need them very much to get my energy back. The morning ones are a bit like tourture as the body is so sore and aching - but I make it more a meditative class.
Posture clinic is going good, still a bit nervous though - but I guess that is normal. We have so many visiting teachers here which is fantastic.
3 weeks and 4 days to go!!!!!!!
I still can't believe that I am actually very close to becoming a Bikram Yoga Teacher - this is so unbelievable and so amazing. It is truly an honor and a very valuable gift to possess.
Sorry, my words are not flowing very well tonight and it might all not make that much sense what I have written.
I AM TIRED, VERY TIRED :-)
Off to get a coffee now before our 9pm lecture.
GOOD NIGHT
K THE YOGINI XXX
It's been an intense week and last night Mr. Bikram kept us up till nearly 2:30 am with lectures and watching the Maharawad....(apologies, forgot the spelling, but it's the famous Indian story about life). And tonight we have another lecture. So this mornings class at 8:30 was surreal, I was so tired, had slept about 4 hours and just did not have the energy. But again, this evening, was all good with Bikram teaching. The evening classes I love and need them very much to get my energy back. The morning ones are a bit like tourture as the body is so sore and aching - but I make it more a meditative class.
Posture clinic is going good, still a bit nervous though - but I guess that is normal. We have so many visiting teachers here which is fantastic.
3 weeks and 4 days to go!!!!!!!
I still can't believe that I am actually very close to becoming a Bikram Yoga Teacher - this is so unbelievable and so amazing. It is truly an honor and a very valuable gift to possess.
Sorry, my words are not flowing very well tonight and it might all not make that much sense what I have written.
I AM TIRED, VERY TIRED :-)
Off to get a coffee now before our 9pm lecture.
GOOD NIGHT
K THE YOGINI XXX
Tuesday 6 May 2008
Week 5 - Tuesday - THE MASTER IS BACK
We have Bikram back!! Nobody knew if he would even arrive this week, due to the death of his best friend. So tonight, for our 5pm class he actually practiced class, he was close to the podium, about row 3 next to Craig and some other teachers, very soon into class we heard him shouting and correcting students next to him. It put a smile on my face and many other faces!! Yes, we have shouting and complaining Bikram back, he brings life into our class!! Halfway through he told the teacher off (senior teacher, can't remember his name but graduated I think 1998) for being to soft and that we are just wimps and need to f..... get better. Anyway, from then onwards it was only shouting, that we are wimps, should f.....get in to the posture etc....but in a fun way, or at least that is the way I took it - but great energy in class - it was really what I needed tonight as I felt a bit lethargic all day.
I delivered Standing Separate Leg Head to Knee Post this afternoon and received really nice feedback, basically saying I delivered the dialogue like a teacher. Well, I could not wish for a better comment but am cautious writing such comments as the delivery is always different, from posture to posture, and I do want to learn and improve. I am working with Cara, one of my Group 10 friends on projection and speaking more forceful (Mum and Dad, don't worry, this is only for my teaching, not in everyday life!) and it really helped with my delivery today.
But I still get heart beating and a feeling of nervous every time I get up to present. I really hope that will fade but it's still there.
Tonight we kick-off at 9pm with Bikram lecture and remembering his friend.
TOMORROW WE ARE HALF WAY THROUGH TRAINING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AND I AM STILL HERE AND HANGING IN THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I owe many of you who wrote me emails an answer and I do apologize for not yet having responded. I have little free time and tend to use the moments to write to you all but I promise to get back to you very soon.
All of you, my family and friends are in my thoughts.
Sunshine and warmth from Acapulco,
Katherine the Yogini xxxx
I delivered Standing Separate Leg Head to Knee Post this afternoon and received really nice feedback, basically saying I delivered the dialogue like a teacher. Well, I could not wish for a better comment but am cautious writing such comments as the delivery is always different, from posture to posture, and I do want to learn and improve. I am working with Cara, one of my Group 10 friends on projection and speaking more forceful (Mum and Dad, don't worry, this is only for my teaching, not in everyday life!) and it really helped with my delivery today.
But I still get heart beating and a feeling of nervous every time I get up to present. I really hope that will fade but it's still there.
Tonight we kick-off at 9pm with Bikram lecture and remembering his friend.
TOMORROW WE ARE HALF WAY THROUGH TRAINING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AND I AM STILL HERE AND HANGING IN THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I owe many of you who wrote me emails an answer and I do apologize for not yet having responded. I have little free time and tend to use the moments to write to you all but I promise to get back to you very soon.
All of you, my family and friends are in my thoughts.
Sunshine and warmth from Acapulco,
Katherine the Yogini xxxx
Monday 5 May 2008
Week 5 - Monday night
Well, today was a sad day, we only had the morning class Yoga and the rest of the day no training as one of Bikram's closest friends, the sun of his Guru B. Gosh had passed away this morning. I do not know any details - Bikram was supposed to arrive today and will now be coming later in the week only, or even next week. So let's see. I think all the teachers here were quite shocked and sadend by this news.
So it was strange, as I was all hyped up for Monday and this week and then we were told after class that we had the day off and time to do whatever we think appropriate. I studied dialogue by the pool, met up with some of the girls and this evening I finally ventured out of the hotel complex with Simone for some dinner at the 100% natural cafe. It was truly great, cheap and very tasty food and lots of Yogis there. It was such a treat to eat non-hotel food. We then checked out a nearby hotel and had a little walk which was nice. We bought some extra food (brown rice, spinach, broccoli, tofu) for take-away so I have my dinner sorted for tomorrow and Wednesday.
My knees are really hurting during Yoga so todays one class only was a bonus. I will have to take it easy on the knees this week.
Friday in 3 weeks I will see my sweetheart again, it's unbelievable - actually the time is going by fast and I am realizing that I really do need to enjoy the moments, be present and make the most out of this adventure here in Acapulco. But it will be so wonderful to see my dear husband again. For those of you who don't know, Armond is coming out to Mexico at the end of my week 8 - the training finishes week 9 on Friday with a graduation ceremony, at which, if all goes well, I will be present!
Well, the remainder of this week will be very busy no doubt, with a lot of posture clinic and Yoga classes.
Wishing you all a good rest of the week and love from sunny Acapulco,
Katherine xxxx
So it was strange, as I was all hyped up for Monday and this week and then we were told after class that we had the day off and time to do whatever we think appropriate. I studied dialogue by the pool, met up with some of the girls and this evening I finally ventured out of the hotel complex with Simone for some dinner at the 100% natural cafe. It was truly great, cheap and very tasty food and lots of Yogis there. It was such a treat to eat non-hotel food. We then checked out a nearby hotel and had a little walk which was nice. We bought some extra food (brown rice, spinach, broccoli, tofu) for take-away so I have my dinner sorted for tomorrow and Wednesday.
My knees are really hurting during Yoga so todays one class only was a bonus. I will have to take it easy on the knees this week.
Friday in 3 weeks I will see my sweetheart again, it's unbelievable - actually the time is going by fast and I am realizing that I really do need to enjoy the moments, be present and make the most out of this adventure here in Acapulco. But it will be so wonderful to see my dear husband again. For those of you who don't know, Armond is coming out to Mexico at the end of my week 8 - the training finishes week 9 on Friday with a graduation ceremony, at which, if all goes well, I will be present!
Well, the remainder of this week will be very busy no doubt, with a lot of posture clinic and Yoga classes.
Wishing you all a good rest of the week and love from sunny Acapulco,
Katherine xxxx
Saturday 3 May 2008
Week 4 - Saturday morning
Finished my 11th class on week 4 of my training. Had my fellow blog-buddy Jen to my left and 2 Swiss yoginis from Zurich behind me - that was nice - but class was quite though, it's just that I think we are all getting physically and mentally exhausted, which, given we've done over 40 classes in the past 4 weeks, is probably normal. I've just comforted a girl who got cramping during class and was saying - it is just though at the moment. And, as a surprise, we did not have Craig as a teacher this morning, but Mr. Tattoo, Jim Callet, one of Bikram's oldest students. It was a good class but 1.50 mins long.
Well, our group 10 is meeting for brunch and I will go for a swim in the pool today despite that I have to learn at least 5-6 postures this weekend.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.
Lots of love,
Katherine xxx
Well, our group 10 is meeting for brunch and I will go for a swim in the pool today despite that I have to learn at least 5-6 postures this weekend.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.
Lots of love,
Katherine xxx
Friday 2 May 2008
Week 4 - Friday Evening
I can't believe that I am writing the number 4 above in the heading of this entry!!!! I honestly did not believe at the beginning that I would make it to week 4....just a quick entry tonight as I am very tired and as we got Friday night off I will shortly go to bed for some desperately needed sleep. It's been another amazing and intensive week, delivered 5 postures in posture clinic, and overall got good feedback altough my english accent and politness is sometimes critised. I need to work on being a little tougher and more forceful. Anyway, keep notes of all the feedback I get and will work on trying to do it the right way. Altough, a lot of students love the english accent and the way I deliver the dialogue....
The Heat is on.....they have upped the heat in the Yoga room and that has yet again been another challenge for all of us. I am slowly getting used to it and drink about 2 litres of water before even leaving the yoga room....generally the morning classes are though and my body is hurting and stiff, the evening classes are much better. We have had some great classes and some, well, less enjoyable classes, had a rocking class with Craig on Wednesday night, it was just amazing, 280 people giving 110% energy in the room, god I will miss such classes when I am back in the UK.
Last weekend we had an earthquake, 5.8 richter scale.it was in Mexico city but we felt it quite a bit here, luckily I was in Robyn's room practicing dialogue but I panicked as I had a bad experience in Eilat a couple of years ago and it really scares me....
I have done approximately 44 yoga classes in 4 weeks, I was not sure that I would actually be able to do this but what I am learning on this training is that we are capable of so much more then we think we can do. This is an amazing discovery.
I go through high and low's, one moment I am exctatic, the other moment I am crying. And that's what we are all experiencing here. But the overall feeling, as I am feeling right now, it just WOW absolutely amazing, amazing, amazing - I think only now I am beginning to understand what this Bikram Yoga is really all about and am discovering the heart and root of this yoga and the 26 postures.
Bikram is back next week so we will have some nice and juicy lectures ahead of us. It will be great to have him back as it feels more complete when he is here.
Sorry I have not been emailing many of you personally but I literally don't have any spare time and the weekends are taken up studying and studying, but I will be in touch very soon again.
Simone and Robyn have become great friends and we give each other support and help and encouraging words when needed. Robyn's family arrived today - she is over the moon to finally seeing them after 4 weeks and I met them before class today. It's so strange seeing her now suddently as a Mum...Lauren and Hayly are lovely girls.
Well, I will sign-off now, my eyes are almost closed.....
Sending you lots of love and sunshine from Mexico,
Katherine the Yogini xxxxxxx
The Heat is on.....they have upped the heat in the Yoga room and that has yet again been another challenge for all of us. I am slowly getting used to it and drink about 2 litres of water before even leaving the yoga room....generally the morning classes are though and my body is hurting and stiff, the evening classes are much better. We have had some great classes and some, well, less enjoyable classes, had a rocking class with Craig on Wednesday night, it was just amazing, 280 people giving 110% energy in the room, god I will miss such classes when I am back in the UK.
Last weekend we had an earthquake, 5.8 richter scale.it was in Mexico city but we felt it quite a bit here, luckily I was in Robyn's room practicing dialogue but I panicked as I had a bad experience in Eilat a couple of years ago and it really scares me....
I have done approximately 44 yoga classes in 4 weeks, I was not sure that I would actually be able to do this but what I am learning on this training is that we are capable of so much more then we think we can do. This is an amazing discovery.
I go through high and low's, one moment I am exctatic, the other moment I am crying. And that's what we are all experiencing here. But the overall feeling, as I am feeling right now, it just WOW absolutely amazing, amazing, amazing - I think only now I am beginning to understand what this Bikram Yoga is really all about and am discovering the heart and root of this yoga and the 26 postures.
Bikram is back next week so we will have some nice and juicy lectures ahead of us. It will be great to have him back as it feels more complete when he is here.
Sorry I have not been emailing many of you personally but I literally don't have any spare time and the weekends are taken up studying and studying, but I will be in touch very soon again.
Simone and Robyn have become great friends and we give each other support and help and encouraging words when needed. Robyn's family arrived today - she is over the moon to finally seeing them after 4 weeks and I met them before class today. It's so strange seeing her now suddently as a Mum...Lauren and Hayly are lovely girls.
Well, I will sign-off now, my eyes are almost closed.....
Sending you lots of love and sunshine from Mexico,
Katherine the Yogini xxxxxxx
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