Wow... how I miss the space we created!

Hi everyone!

Jennie, thank you soooooooooo much for setting this up! I actually created a post when I first signed up but my computer crashed so it didn't make it! :( I enjoy the seasons, so I am glad to be back to the snow and rain and hot springing and snowshoing weather! :) However, it was so nice to be in the space with all of you for that month. I think of you often, if not everyday. Within the first week of being back I gave way too many massages - over 26 I think -, had two major rehearsals, one quintet performance, and two symphony performances. Then I found out my apartment lease is up so my roommate is moving out today. I convinced the landlord to give me a month to figure out what I am doing. Then, I found out the building I lease my massage office out of is being sold this year, and they have already settled on a price. So basically I have to move both personal and business location... perhaps into one location??? We will see. I have been very busy! :) I actually cannot believe how much I have had going on since I have been back. This week is slower though... as are the holidays in general.

I had my first yoga class last night at the Yoga Shala. I soooooooo miss the openness and space we all created. The class itself went well. I am replacing a teacher who recently quit. I was warned that her Ashtanga followers looked down upon any other form of yoga. This just seemed crazy to me. Anyway, two of her students showed up last night not knowing that I was going to be teaching the class instead of her. Let's just say they were not open at all and seemed quite angry before class even started. The energy they emitted was anything but friendly. Doesn't that seem odd for a yoga practitioner????? On a brighter note, the others in the class enjoyed it! hehehe It was definitely an interesting energy. I am starting teaching a couple evenings a week there, and then a couple early mornings at the Warm Springs Yoga Studio which is in the same buildling where my massage office is. I am really excited for the morning classes because it is basically my own gig.

Lisa, I am so sorry about your back... but it was meant to be for some reason or another. :) Just remember to ice it when you are on your stomach... so that the ice is resting on your back. Do not sit or lay down on the ice. My back is slowly getting beter. Last night (just in time for my yoga class) was the first time I have been able to do an upward dog... so it is getting better! It will just take time... lots of yoga... and lots of strengthening.

I think I may be rambling now! It is so great to hear from all of you! Here is a giant bear hug!

Jessica