I finished my yoga class at 7:30 AM, showered, and hopped in the car to drive to work. From my yoga studio, I get on I-5 and take it all the way to work. It has become one of my favourite parts of going to morning yoga classes.
When I do yoga in the morning, even when it is a hard class, I am left with this sense of calm happiness. It starts as a little bounce in my step as I walk out of the studio into the calm crisp mornings of this early spring. It spreads to my face when I can’t help but grin at everyone I see. It leaks into my voice when I’m working with my students, magically helping them to be calm too. Every now and then, when I’m really lucky, it strikes with full force. A shot of joy to the chest. This morning I happened to be so lucky.
I was driving in my car, listening to this amazing song by Daughter. I looked out my window at the gorgeous view of Puget Sound, I cracked the window and breathed the fresh air. The light was that soft, lovely kind of morning light – very slightly purplish, blue sky, wisps of cloud, and shimmering water.
It was a perfect moment. I had a moment of perfect joy. It was made even more special in the knowledge that I created that joy. I worked to create this space of peacefulness that I now possess. No matter what is happening around me, I have the ability to create for myself a moment of joy.
Can I get a namaste?
C
April 13, 2012 at 3:25 pm
I wish I loved yoga in the morning. I sometimes feel like you do afterwards but the during is all kinds of thisissohard! Joy is good though. I give you a serious namaste shout out for that!
April 13, 2012 at 7:39 pm
Oh I did NOT say I loved the part about waking up at 5:15. In the actual classes, while my energy is pretty good, they are challenging because they feel really long! The after effects are what makes it worth it for me 🙂
April 14, 2012 at 1:13 am
Namaste!
So far I am loving Seattle. Very different from New York, but in a great way. I totally know what you mean about the soft, calming light over Puget Sound. It is truley rare and so beautiful.
Where do you practice? I attended the Freemont Bikram studio one time and haven’t been to any others here yet. I will be leaving for 9 weeks for the teacher training, and then looking forward to finding a new “home” studio in Seattle. I love your blog!
Let’s keep in touch 🙂
Amy
April 14, 2012 at 6:46 am
I go to Sweatbox Yoga. It’s on capitol hill, and they have a shoreline studio as well. It is so very different from the place in Fremont. I definitely felt a sense of home coming to Sweatbox Yoga!
Yes let’s definitely keep in touch. I’m so interested in teacher training! I can’t wait to hear about your experience.