Tonight was 6pm with Dray. I went in with no expectations after the struggle that was last nights practice. Yoga BFF's Tommie and Shelley were there. Shelley and I set up in the front row next to regular Alli with Tommie behind us. Class started with the entire back row being first timers. Dray was his usual awesome self. As we were starting I was distracted for a second by a handsome yogi behind me. I gave myself a mental slap to snap out of it and focused. The room was hotter and more humid than yesterday. I burrowed into the heat, welcoming the release it provided my muscles and joints. I hit the deck for the floor series sweaty, happy, breathing. We get to full locust and I feel an arm lay gently across my ankles. I sneak a peak in the mirror and notice that smokin' hot handsome yogi behind me is the one navigating the lack of real estate and improvising. I flushed with unexpected pleasure. The casual easy way he did that was so different than most people who are freaked out by the sweat in the room and will twist into a pretzel before touching another yogi, especially one you do not know. Second set I feel the gentle pressure of the arm again. We go up into the posture and Dray says "that's right dr., now help her get her ankles up!" I had no idea who "dr." was until suddenly the arm was under my feet, lifting them higher. I smiled, which is a bad idea in full locust because you pretty much look constipated when smiling in that pose.
After class I floated out of the locker room, feeling the yoga glow. As I'm leaving my yoga crush walks in. I say hi and float on out......
Sounds like you had a great class!
ReplyDeleteYoga crush?! I wonder who....lol.
ReplyDeletethis post made me smile and laugh out loud! i always tend to have great classes when i'm practicing with my fave regulars. there's such a GOOD energy. i also love that you have a yoga crush and freely admit to being distracted by other good-looking yogis. i wouldn't "mentally slap" yourself TOO hard when this happens... i mean, if an attractive person catches your eye on the street, it usually puts a little spring in your step. similarly, i think in the hot room it can put a little extra kick in your standing head to knee. it's good, positive energy. i say, go with it! i'm speaking from experience... ;-)
ReplyDeletep.s. way to go on starting another challenge! i'm SO looking forward to following along!
ReplyDeleteLada Yogaga~ Yes, a little extra spring in our kick is always helpful! No more mental slapping...I will welcome the distraction! :)
ReplyDeleteHey there -- loved this post! I completely agree that there is a great balance between being distracted and gaining positive energy from other strong yogis in the room. I recently blogged about a similar experience during Bikram -- feel free to check it out if you like.
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Yay for hot yogi friends! Keep up the great practice, and the blog :)
i love yoga crushes!
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