Days 1-4

Hello World! 

I know, it's been a while but boy, I had to adjust these first couple of days and really soak it all in!  (I am still and will continue to soak it all in to the very last drop!!)

First night I got to my dorm I made sure to hang up the amazing Shiva tapestry that Jill so gracesiouly presented to me to take to TT back before she left for San Francisco.  It hangs above my bed.  Shiva, the first yoga teacher per the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, I have so much to learn from you.  I also set up my altar with a new addition from Agi!  All set up, I am home . . . for now.

I have to admit, this is the first time in my life (that I can remember) where I am actively making a consious effort at not stressing out.  Don't get me wrong, I have my moments, but for the most part I am here, I am present, and I am enjoying every moment, every teaching.  I also feel so incredibly safe and nurtured.  The teachers, the people that I am sorrounded by on a daily basis.  The energy is unbelievable!! 

I have so much to share with everyone when I return (incluing some Shat Karma kriyas we have to do for the remainder of the training . . . and who knows, maybe for always .  . .).  Nothing like a tube up your nose (ah, Sutra Neti)!  We finished up 3 days of anatomy yesterday.  I would share more but well, anatomy goes over my head . . . needs more time to soak in my brain.

This is so amazing, I just can't stress that enough.  I am so so grateful!   Thank you Brian for being so amazing and for being so supportive and patient throughout all of this.  I miss you!!

I must get going for now.  I apologize for no pictures, I forgot my USB cable in my room.  Will post them soon!!

love to all,

Ximena

And so it begins

I am here, OMEGA, such a beautiful campus!!
First things first, a massage! I have now booked one for each and every one of my days off . . . the body will need it.

Danae rode the VERY early train in and at the Rhinecliff station met a fellow Jivanmukta from San Diego!

Alright, I am off for now . . .I see people with books . . . I must go find them! Found them, found my manual, and found out who my mentor is . . . Jeffrey!! Yay!!

Thank you so much Jilly and Yogeswari, thank you both!

Taking the early train . . .

In 9 hours I will be boarding the train and I will be on my way to Rhinebeck NY to attend Jivamukti Teacher training at OMEGA.  Bags are packed, to-do list is checked off . . . I can't believe it's already here!!

The journey that has brought me to this point in time has been amazing.  It has been filled with unbelievable experiences and people (family, friends, and teachers).  Last night I had the opportunity to spend time with many of those people in an incredible evening on my rooftop. Food, friends, and love!

Thank you again so much for all the love, support, and encouragement to my beloved Brian, my teachers and inspirations: Jill, Agi, Cory, Alanna, Debra, Angela, and many, many more of the teachers that have blessed me with their teachings, and to all of my friends, fellow teachers, and students for whom I am here to serve.  

I am off to bed and when I wake up . . . let the journey continue forward towards the path of the Jivanmukta . . .