I wrote on the chalkboard, “Practice and all is coming.” Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Underneath, “What are you practicing?”
Earlier, a jet plane flew up and down the Tulum Beach peninsula. The overbearing sound was unique to fighter planes. I immediately wondered if we were being bombed. If not, was the pilot was travelling to bomb someone. Seems I’ve been practicing expecting the worst.
Yet, when I was a kid, I’d cover my ears and run to the window to witness the miracle of flight, imagining the pilots’ view. Inspired by the scientists, mechanics and engineers who’d put together the incredible machine that I couldn’t hear until after it had passed. The prodigies of Icarus and the Wright brothers capturing yet another level of flight.
This morning though, I ducked into my mat and cried. The fear had become too much. As I took the deep staccato inhales that come after tears, I resumed my practice: clearing rounds, meditation, jumping for joy and asana. It was then that I discovered it was practice for an air show. Apparently some people still love to see the wonder in fighter planes, in our accomplishments, our ability to overwhelm, if only the senses.
So I’ve vowed to practice that: reclaiming my wonder in our species, our abilities and our accomplishments on this planet that supports us.
What will you practice to find joy and wonder again? Join us for these classes to help enliven what you want more of in your life:.
Yoga. Of course I’d say that. But yoga brings you back into the moment. From there, you can choose to focus on positive happenings. We have daily classes and a you tube channel at Tribal Tulum or find your favorite studio and teacher. But find something that takes you into the now.
Feeling inspired? Follow that with writing, photography, painting whatever your inner self urges. Expression is a wonder inspiring practice. Paradise Found, the e magazine that shares interpretations of this paradise we call home in all mediums will bring you back into the miracle where we live. Staying positive helps you feel the bliss. Check out the past issues and think about submitting for early summer. No fee, just a creative urge to look around, document and share.
Reconnect with your inner guru. Join me May 26th to June 11th, Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8 to 9:30 am and we’ll practice listening to our inner wisdom in a Yin and Journaling series. We’ll open our bodies, write what comes up and let go. Contact me here for info and to register. If there’s interest we’ll stream classes.
Breathwork opens direct channels to the bliss that is your essence. Tribal is partnering with Source to bring monthly live streamed breathwork class with Travis Steffans. for an Intermittant Hypoxia Lab entitled, Train the Edge. Read about The first is May 21st at 9 am Tulum time. Tribal referrals can use the discount code TULUM for a special price.
Yin Yoga on Sundays at 10 am, we practice balancing fear, anger and our ability to feel safe while being compassionate. All this while opening fascial layers that let us move more freely. Join me at Tribal Tulum and find your now.
“The breath is your most intimate ally,” Sarah Powers.
Breathe deeply
Om Peace, Love, Fearlessness