There are almost no words to describe this yoga class I was a part of. There had to be around 500 yogis and yoginis in attendance just for this class alone. For the first time I joined people from 33 different countries to celebrate the official start of Summer in Times Square NYC outside on the hot pavement. The class was taught by the "JivaDiva" aka Alanna Kaivalya a Jivamukti teacher. Despite the sweltering hot sun and equally hot and sometimes smelly pavement (I was close to the gutter) the experience alone was wicked (I'm from Rhode Island). They used the term "Mind over Madness" to promote this event and they were right on the money with that slogan. I had to try my best not to get distracted by the cameras and ogling that was taking place a mere 5 feet away. Somehow I managed to transfer my nervous energy into motivation. It helped that I dedicated this class to my mom. I kept the intention I set very close to my heart, even when beads of sweat dripped down my face and I could think of much easier things I could be doing with my time. But that is one of the great gifts of this challenge. I could be doing tons of other things with my time this summer, but for the first time in a long while I am just dedicated to doing something I find joy in. It feels pretty amazing!
