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I had class with Kimber today. I find her to be a really inspiring person, someone who radiates kindness and warmth. I find myself mentally taking notes on how she teaches classes, they are so easeful and positive. She always has a philosophical or spiritual theme, and she really weaves her themes into class with grace. Today theme was the divine in everything.

So as above, so below.

I have cut way back on alcohol and caffeine. The greatly reduced alcohol intake has been really positive, my mind feels more focused and I feel more energetic. Caffeine, not so much. Lots of headaches and bad moods. Then, as soon as I have a cup of coffee, I’m all smiles, and the cycle goes on! At least I am keeping it to one cup a day.

Kinda feel like I am in study mode, I’ve been trying to learn as much as I can:  reading yogic philosophy, meditation texts, and regularly practicing meditation and yoga.  It’s really addicting, I feel so much calmer, more grounded and more like . . . myself – already, and I am the rawest beginner.

I’ve also been giving alot of thought to the kind of teacher I want to be, who and what I can serve best by teaching.  I definitely feel drawn to prenatal and restorative yoga.

I have also seen that the best teachers of course have great technique and knowledge, but most importantly an open heart, warmth, and true compassion for the students.

All wound up from work. No good today.

Worked out a great morning routine a couple days ago. Make tea, light candles, yoga, meditate, then get ready.

Focus on the positive. Better days are ahead. I am lucky to have such a caring and fancy husband.

I was lucky to attend an intense and powerful class with Stacie today.  She has an incredible ability lead me into the body-breath connection effortlessly.  Her opening sequences of movement mimicking the motion of breath is something I should do every day.  Also, she is such a warm and caring teacher-I can’t wait for next week’s class.  My inability to select a home studio is making me feel bugged out.

I have been doing some heavy reading lately, but it feels good to have my mind concentrating on important things for a change.  Trivialities, excess and gossip seem dull right now.  Yoga and the Urban Mystic has been a nice complement to the Tao Te Ching.

Also, I am broke right now, which is adding to the stress of trying to select a studio.  There is no time like the present to practice Aparigraha.  I gave my literal last dollar away today, and that felt liberating and a bit nerve-wracking.

I am working towards yoga teacher training in six months to a year.  And this booty has got to move to make the magic happen.

Here is the plan:

Three to four classes per week, two to three home practices a week, intensives or workshops every other month!

I am so excited to start this journey!

I am also going to be reading some yoga books as I go, right now I am busy being overwhelmed by readying The Yoga Sutras.