I have just completed the yogas Immersion I was so excited about last week.

I have learnt so much and feel like there has been a shift in my psych somehow. I feel clearer of mind and like I’ve truely let go of so much resentment I have been harbouring for so long!

On the second day of the Immersion we learnt all about the Chakras and the flow of energy they have. In order to fully appreciate this information we had to try it out for ourselves. It began with an exercise to get the energy flowing which consisted of jiggling up and down on the spot for 10 minutes (apparently, there’s an Ashram in India where you do this for 6 hours a day). I honestly felt the Kundalini moving up from my root chakra, all the way up my back, to the base on my skull (throat chakra) in a hot wave. It was like the heat wrapped itself around me and hugged me tight.

Following this we practiced for 2 hours on cleansing our Chakras one by one through chanting and reciting ancient scripts that release the negative energy you are holding onto with past relationships and situations.

I can honestly report that so many tings that I have carried with me for years are gone and as a result I am a much happier person and I feel much lighter inside. It has benefited me no end!! I cannot thank Patrick Broom (Jivamukti Teacher Trainer) enough for teaching me this sequence and helping me to let go of all the old, negative shit I’ve been carrying around for so long.

The calling to visit India is just getting to much. Ok, I’ve wanted to go there since 1995 but over the last 8 months or so I’m dreaming about it and everything!

It doesn’t help matters that I’ve started reading ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ which has a whole section based in an Ashram in India. It just sounds amazing and has made me want to do the same.

I have started researching Ashrams and have realised there are so many!!! It’s so confusing!

So I turned to my friend, who is of Indian origin, and asked her about her Master and whether he has an Ashram. The answer is, yes, he does but why do I want to go there? What do I hope to achieve? She wants to meet for a coffee to ‘explain some things to me’. This sounds daunting to say the least, ha!

In all honesty, I do have to dig deep about what I want to achieve through this and why I’m so drawn to do it.

After all it’s not really because of the book, is it?

and I just can’t hide it!

Tonight begins my Jivamukti Immersion! A mini teacher training!

I will learn and expand my knowledge no end! Since taking up Jivamukti I have had so many questions. Why do we always roll to the right after Savasana? Why not the left? Over the next four days I will find out.

Practising, chanting, enlightening my soul…..

All week things have been coming up to prevent my ventures into the studio. Firstly, my other half got promoted at work! Absolutely brill!! I’m so happy and proud. Tuesday night resulted in a mini celebration, we actually behaved ourselves for once! Wednesday night was a washout as I was at work till late thus missing the 7pm class.

This morning I tried to get up at 6am for the 7am class. No thanks! The rain was belting, very off putting!

As a result I feel sluggish and bloated. I feel even more so because yesterday I was asked if I am pregnant, “no just fat” was my reply. I’m still not sure if I should take this as an insult? (I actually had a good laugh about it afterwards). After all my stomach isn’t that big, is it? It did prompt me to go to Sainsbury’s and buy loads of fruit and veg. Today I’ve eaten salad…… and more salad. In fairness to the girl (who was mortified) I’ve been thinking the same for a few years. I’m just too lazy to do anything about it. Now I will. Everything happens for a reason and this has prompted me, especially as there are several beach holidays looming this year, into action.

Ok, I’ve missed yoga all week but tonight I’m getting militant! Starting with Cat’s class…..

So tonight is the night!! Can’t wait till 7pm……

I do hope nothing interferes again…….