Bikram quotes

Bikrams first lecture yesterday was inspiring and filled with his "Bikramisms". Little pearls of wisdom from the man himself. Here's a couple I quickly wrote down. "product in BHY is LIFE, the product everyone wants" "you don't follow the world, the world will follow you" "junk body, screw loose brain, lost soul" And here's a good one. Just in case we weren't worried already "Welcome to Bikram Disneyland haunted house. No windows and No doors" Have a great day. Time for 830 am yoga. Namaste.

Bikram in the House!

Today was a great day. Bikram made his first appearance. He spoke to us in the lecture hall for one hour. He arrived looking hip in a black V neck tee shirt with bedazzled neckline, black pants and black leather biker jacket. You could have heard a pin drop, everyone just stared in amazement. Bikram has a presence and aura about him that immediately captivates. He was very grateful to us to put ourselves first and come to TT. Self realization, cosmic consciousness, mind/body connection were points he spoke on. We also took out very first yoga class today from Bikram in the ballroom. It was FANTASTIC!

Registration / orientation

Theres 424 awesome yogis from 33 different countries registered and present. We had the hotel services overview, which spent a lot of time talking about how there are no longer bed bugs in our rooms, followed by lectures by Emmy Cleaves and other misc Bikram staff. Best advise was to LISTEN, be present and allow yourself to take in the next 9 weeks. They keep talking out "trusting the process". ThIs is the 39th Bikram TT and they have refined TT down to only the Essentials. Nothing less and nothing more. So happy to be here !!!

Whole lot of rain

So this pretty much sums up our day today. I went to BHY at Agoura Hills studio in the morning. It was fantastic. It just makes me smile walking into a studio, seeing all the veterans as well as first timers. I like to get a quick glimpse at first timers to BHY during their first class. Their "wild eyes" are awesome. I recently observed a new person take class at BHY Tucson, AZ. Her body language was hilarious. Fiddling with her towel, looking at people Like we all had three heads, hands on her hips which is the international yoga code for "get me the fuck out if here!" At the very end of class before I collected my mat to leave I glanced at her and she looked peaceful with a smile on her face even! She purchased a class card after class and I saw her again the next day! I love how this yoga makes you feel! It's hard no doubt about it but so incredibly rewarding!!!

LA. We made it.

Just arrived to my younger brothers home in Agoura Hills and passed this beautiful succulent on the way to his front door. About a 40 min drive to downtown LA. Better yet just a quick drive on Kanan to Malibu. My favorite place ever! Happy to report that we made it safe and sound. Without incident and on only two full tanks of gas. (Prius) I think it's so funny to cruise around SoCal with my Idaho plates on. I can already feel the other drivers rolling their eyes.

Where are we?

Peppermill in Reno was delightful. Loves the fitness center and steam room! Mom won $400.00 on penny slots. Left Reno around 11 AM, followed by snow flurries over Tahoe area, followed by rain showers on HWY 99. But we found a cute little parisan place in Sacramento, CA for lunch and then ran around the waterfront in Oldtown. Holly loved chasing the birds. Now, I think we are somewhere near Modesto, CA at a Best Western?? Next stop Los Angeles.

On the road!

Hit the road at 9 am this morning from Boise, Idaho. With my awesome 66 year young mother and 3 year old daughter Holly. Made it to Reno, Nevada without any issues. Love the Prius!!