Through self-nurture I am finding my truth and flourishing. But it is not without desire, discipline and determination. For the past week I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of living with and being privately trained by Pawan Kandel, an incredible Nepali yogi who has guided me in advancing my yoga technique, teaching me new meditation practices, and supported me through an intense detox.
Each morning I rise at 5am to begin a day that involves a gastro-intestinal cleansing process (drinking 10+ cups of hot salty water is not easy, let me tell you), four hours of intensive yoga practice, one hour of posture alignment then theory study, and two hours of meditation. Although my mind has screamed many times throughout the days to quit, particularly when PK is counting down from the two minute mark as I breathe deeply through the pain of holding a position, I am so filled with happiness at what I have achieved and learned in his presence. I have no words to explain my gratitude for all he has imparted on me but more for the confidence he has helped me build relating not only to my practice but also within myself. I feel empowered. I feel strong. I feel driven. I feel free. And it’s fucking wonderful!! Thank you PK, its been such an incredible experience learning from you and gently growing more and more into myself under your care 🌿I will cherish this special time we have shared and can’t wait to return in a month for another intensive before venturing onto India
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