FLAME OF GRACE

My days at the studio where I teach on a part-time basis are numbered. Despite numerous proposals with the prospect of offering my colleague and I a full time position in the near future since December last year, teachers of dubious background were hired one after another, with the latest addition taking away most of my classes. Today, I am only left with 3 classes a week, compared to as high as 15 previously. The worse thing is, I was not informed of this significant reduction, only to find out when my weekly schedule was released. I found this behavior ungrateful and unscrupulous, especially when we had given our blood and sweat to built studentship and stepped up whenever help was needed. It would seem less despicable if our teachings were bad, or if 'he' had not speak so highly of our contribution. Flame is the word for the injustice that had been burning in my belly. I felt I could sink my teeth into one person's neck and pull his guts out.

My partner laughed when he heard me said this and I laughed along. It was indeed funny. Everything in life happened for a reason. Pulsation is what we call that and each stone that grinds under our feet is just an indication for us to move towards where we should be. In Tantra, too much certainty is 'evil' for we lost the ability to see beyond our nose. That fire I had in me churned out so much more for us, and I wondered if it was really such a bad thing after all.

The same fire made me brought Nile Yoga back to life, something I had sort of neglected for the last two years; and with a vengeance. So much for believing that overseas imports are always more talented, Nile Yoga will feature four teachers who embodies knowledge, exposure, experience, attitude and charisma; And all in the name of one message - our willingness to flow with life through strength, graciousness, beauty and poise. Watch out for the relaunch of the website from 1 August 2009!

Also, a spur from the same Flame, Christine and I will hold a Yoga retreat in Koh Samui, Thailand, this coming 26 November. ~ Grooved with Grace ~ as we called it, symbolizing playfulness in our hearts as we open to the flow. We were touched by the overwhelming response from our students and friends. Instead of letting the fire simmer, we let it burn even stronger, channelling this energy to repay the graciousness of the universe by loving our students and friends even more, and teaching fantastic classes to the best we can.

I know more things will come and I have no fear because I felt extremely supported. In my heart, I would send a silent 'Thank you' to he would sparked all this. And as I worked diligently so that I would be ready when things fall into place, I made used of the extra time I have on hand now to make a trip to Oz, which would be in 17 days, possibly for a life changing experience. Won't say too much now but maybe, I will share someday. Wish me Luck!