ABOUT MONDAY

Day one of the Immersion 1 in San Francisco was not 'mind-blowing' per se' (tho, my mind reeled at moments) and there were no fireworks to mark the tour kick-off.  It was, instead, a time for renewing friendships, making mistakes with some names (people I've known for years, I got wrong!), meeting new friends, and - best of all - being in the company of John Friend.

His voice, his mannerisms, his ability to bring out the best in my practice - all familiar after several years, are still a bit mind-blowing by themselves.

We began the day with introductions, a brief talk about the purpose of the week (the reason we do and therefore are re-vamping Immersion content).  As Anusara® grows, he acknowledged, it can no longer be operated as informally as in the past.  He then began an hour-long discussion of philosophy, followed by 2 hours of asana - standing poses and backbends.  Nothing out of the ordinary, except it was taught by John. Then a bit more discussion, meditation, and it was off to lunch with friends.

The afternoon began similarly (though no introductions), with a lengthy discussion of cosmology.  Then more asana -- hip and hamstring openers (good to ground us as we settle into a new environment).  A bit more meditation accompanied by a band, heavy on the drums, playing in the background.  The music wasn't loud since it was coming from upstairs or next door, but audible enough to cause distraction for anyone who requires quiet for their meditation -- a real-life lesson in how to acknowledge something, then go about our business, as there was nothing to be done but live with it (the music).  Magically, the music stopped as began savasana and we were through with Day 1 = 8 full hours.

Back to the hotel, after stopping to pick up a cup of coffee, and settled in for the night.  Lunch had been enough food that I didn't need to worry about dinner.

More philosophy, practice, cosmology, and practice today.  We're working through the five Universal Principles of Alignment in our daily practices (so - you guessed it - yesterday was Open To Grace).  That means today will be Muscle Energy.

That, plus 'Wicked' tonight are all I can for sure say will happen.  Oh, and it sounds like rain outside.

Have a good Tuesday,