Non-judgement and honour

I had a really lazy day followed by an intense yoga evening. I had decided yesterday to try out doing two classes in a row, first flow and then yin.

Flow class was lead by Jason, and since it was the class starting at six the class was very full. There had been another flow class there just before us, so the room was very warm to begin with, and then the room full of people started doing ujjayi breath and sun salutations. Wow, steamy windows indeed. When we started the salutations, Jason started talking about how important the principle non-judgement was in yoga, and how we should concentrate in ourselves, not look at others, we shouldn't be harsh on ourselves in case we can't do what we wanted or thought we could. So I tried concentrating on that thought, and although at times I felt like I was about to pass out, sweat dripping from my forehead, I ended up having a really fantastic practice. Not so much physically, but mentally really focused.

Then in the yin class I was first disapointed to find out that Kelly wasn't doing the class - but then I found that Kristen, a new teacher for me, was absolutely fantastic. She had a very gentle style, and she talked a lot about yoga philosophy too - she's the kind of person who can say in the end of the class "honour yourselves for doing this class, and honour the people around you for sharing this time with you" and not sound stupid or superficial. Class ending at nine wouldn't be my favourite pick normally, but maybe I'll do it just for Kristen's sake.

So three hours of fantastic practice. Exhausting, but I'm very happy and content.