I was in the presence of a guru on Thursday morning; a famous yoga teacher that I have admired for all of my adult life. I was surprised by how nervous I felt on my way to class. In fact, I had almost talked myself out of going to class, even though I had been looking forward to this opportunity for 3 months. Excuses like, “I am still getting over that cold from 2 weeks ago” and “maybe he won’t even be there”, were popping up. I was feeling fear based on my uncertainty of what to expect and I had put this guru on such a pedestal that I could feel my heart racing as I walked through the door and saw him sitting there. Then he smiled at me and chatted with me like any other fellow human would. I had gotten so nervous that I still felt the reaction of the nerves while talking to my teacher and setting up my mat in the studio. I sat in silence, focused on my breathing and meditated for a few minutes to get grounded and present.
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AuthorLori Dye is a mama of 3 beautiful souls, a yoga teacher, a seeker and a traveler. Archives
December 2018
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