Day 2
Well, I was right….my body was a little tight this morning when I woke up around 6am to the sounds of my 10 month old chatting away in his crib. Love those sounds. I may have been a little sore but all the same invigorated and ready for another day of instruction. The day started with an Ashtanga basics class which was welcomed after yesterday’s vigorous practice of full primary series. Shortly after, all YTT participants had the opportunity to meet one another and share what brought them to the training. As Jenni finished sharing her story I started to think to myself, why am I here? What brought me to the Yoga Shala? And what am I hoping to gain from my time here? I’ve come to realize that being a new mom and all that comes with the amazing experiences and responsibilities, I have felt somewhat depleted. Not depleted of love, energy (well maybe a little…especially when my son Travis decides it’s time to wake up at 3am), but time. I know moms who are reading this, are saying “well, get used to it sweetheart”. I am taking this training to be selfish for 3 whole weeks. To be completely submerged in something that’s just for me. And to finally be taught! As an instructor/teacher myself I find myself always giving by teaching all the time, which I LOVE by the way. This time around someone is going to tell me what to do and how to get there. And let me tell you, Jenni is a wicked adjustments lady! She can help you get your body get into binds/postures that perhaps you didn’t think was possible. And it’s amazing! After our hopes and dreams conversation completed Sanskrit review began. Oh my, seriously I am going to need some practice in that department. The words written out don’t necessarily pronounce the way they look. I think I may need a Sanskrit for Dummies book Alright off to bed and stare at my candle, which by the way smells fantastic. I’ll chat more about my candle staring experience another time. Tomorrow starts at 7:30am, Mysore style class. Wish me luck. I’m going to need it
Day 3
7:30am Mysore style class…….well, I think it went pretty well since Jenni let us have a pretty chill practice with it being a moon day. And I say, welcome Moon!! Jenni taught us a moon series which included some restful childs pose….yay! It was a much more relaxed practice from the primary series and it was enjoyed very much 
The day continued with pranayama (breath) and meditation. Holy, Jenni is one pranayama queen. If she’s feeling up to it, ask her to do her super cool party trick It’s amazing! Seriously, Utube Pranayama and watch some of those crazy video’s. It will blow your mind! Then it was tea/snack break. Thank goodness, I was starving by then having not eaten at all yet. Once back at the studio we watched an inspirational video and then off to Yin class. If you haven’t tried a Yin class before with Jenni, DO IT! She does amazing hands on adjustments and massage. Another “new” thing for me was watching Jenni give us a demonstration of using a netty pot. Have you used a netty pot before? I haven’t and couldn’t take my eyes off Jenni as she used it with ease. I won’t explain….utube it. Time to have my lemon/ginger tea, stare at my candle and go to bed. It’s 7:30am Mysore tomorrow am. Even though I’m out of my comfort zone at times during my training, I’m also comfortable if that makes any sense. This process has been so enjoyable thus far and I’m looking forward to another day.
I’ll get there one day.
