Bikram Hot Yoga Houston Blog

2010 has such a great ring to it, doesn't it?

2009 was a powerful year, but for many, a difficult one. It seemed to insist that we confront the things we were trying to hide or ignore, and change ourselves, improve ourselves, become more conscious, better people. We saw this theme played out in the lives of public figures as well as our own. The economy also forced many of us to confront the lives we were living and make powerful changes. In some instances this forced us to look at the fact that we did not love the work we'd been doing. Many people used unemployment as a springboard for changing their careers. The economy insisted we become more conscious of how we live, how we spend, what we value. All in all these are good things, but not easy things and almost everyone I spoke to was happy to see 2009 come to a close.

2010 already feels lighter, a lot more fun. It feels like the cycle of birth, creation and manifestation is beginning after the hard work of unearthing, confronting and destruction we've just been through. It reminds me of how I feel when we reach the first long savasana in class. I know we're only half way through, but the most difficult work is behind me. I love the feeling of absolute stillness and peace before embarking on the next phase, and when that sit up comes? I am ready for it!

So here's wishing us all a happy 2010. May it be filled with blessings, rewards and great joy.