Alchemy

[Guest guest]

When I began experiencing the healing

transformation of Ashtanga Yoga practice sixteen years ago I was

working in the big business arena. I drank socially and

ate meat. <br><br>Gradually, and I emphasize

gradually, certain habits and friends began to fall away to

support my new interests. I practiced six days a week,

usually at 5:00 in the morning so I could be at work by

8:00. I would find myself sitting at a typewriter with

my palms facing the heavens praying for deliverence

from my present lifestyle. <br><br>Eventually, about

four years passed, I found new work that fed my soul

and I incorporated the old aspects of my pre-yoga

life with the new. Some friends fell away because I no

longer wanted to drink alcohol. I don't think that's a

bad thing, it just didn't interest me

anymore.<br><br>Go slow. As Pattabhi Jois said when we visited last

week, "slow growing is good growing." Don't rush

through your practice and don't rush the changes. Changes

will come. Of this I am certain.<br><br>It is

important to be IN the world with our yoga. We touch many

more people by bringing our practice to our families

and communities; living our yoga practice.

<br><br>May this bring you peace and may you feel the support

and understanding you deserve.