Saturday, October 2, 2010

Sometimes, It's the Journey

     Today is the 3rd day of the 2nd annual Yoga Conference here in Vancouver.  I was registered for an 8am workshop.  Remembering last year's Conference and being booked for an early 8am workshop I wanted to give myself lots of time so I wouldn't feel rushed or stressed, right?  I'm going to a yoga conference after all.

     My alarm didn't go off this morning, which was set for 5:45am.  I woke up naturally but assumed it was too early and didn't look at the clock.  Finally I glanced at the clock just to see how much time I had left...it was 6:05!!  Already 15 minutes behind schedule!  Luckily I had prepared and organized everything the night before.  All I had to do was shower, eat breakfast and brush my teeth.  Finally got out the door at 7am.  Yes I was a little stressed now, but in the back of my mind I knew there was nothing I could do about it and settled with the fact that I might be situated at the back of the room struggling to see and hear the teacher.  So I'm out the door and I walk to the skytrain and it arrives moments later, I'm on my way.  The train wasn't as full and there were no delays like last year.  There wasn't even a crowd spilling out onto the platform anxiously heading for the conference.  There was no line up at the registration desk, yay for me but where is everyone?!  So now that I have my registration pass I finally check the time, 7:40am only 10 mins behind schedule.  I head straight up to my first workshop and I can't believe that I'm the first one there.  So even though I woke up late the journey was still a success.

Today's workshops:
A Dual Approach: Pilates and Yoga -with Maria Garre
Master Headstand and Shoulderstand -with Martin Kirk

Both were excellent and I definitely learned some new things.  I'm not going to go into the workshops and what I learned from them because I'm still processing everything, both mentally and physically.  Both teachers are amazing and a master in their craft.

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