This practice weaves together so many of the magical, mystical elements of yoga: attention, intention,chanting, breathwork, asana (yin, slow-flow, vinyasa), community, camaraderie, philosophy, poetry, laughter, tears, sound vibration, meditation and silence. It's astonishing how many hours we have spent together immersed in that ineffable quality of word-less connection, arriving at a place-less place that's not separate from where we started and, by the end, feeling so fulfilled by the experience. Just as one must taste chocolate mousse in order to know it -  a description could never adequately convey the texture, flavor and quality - all yoga practice is the same, and this particular class extra-defies description. It must be savored directly to be understood, and in the experience itself the meaning is revealed. 

Our coming together after all this time ... after all that's transpired ... after all we've been through (individually and collectively) will be poignant. We'll remember who we used to be and maybe see each other as we once were. We might remember our former priorities and be able to laugh at our past follies. In ways we didn't see coming, we've been tenderized and strengthened, defeated and victorious. Life has tatooed scripture on to our flesh (thanks, Lorin Roche!) and we will once again convene (older, wiser, gentler) for yoga practice to revel in that space that we create together. I've often said that yoga practice is like an energetic pot-luck: everyone brings what they've got and we all get fed/nourished. Please come and share your gifts! 

As this is the first in what will hopefully turn into a more regular offering, please don't expect this practice to be too vigorous or sophisticated. It will likely be steady, even simple, as we become reaquainted with ourselves, each other, and with practicing together. I am so looking forward to being together with this tribe of magnificent humans and basking in the love we beam into the space.