Today Michael opened class with lyrics that stated, “today is just another ordinary day, but maybe it isn’t.” This is something I had just thought about on the way to class. I have felt like Spring Quarter has consisted of weeks that fly by and the same daily routines. I was walking past the Oval thinking how much I would love to just sit on the grass and enjoy the smell of fresh air, and the blueness of the sky. Although consistency in life can be a good thing, I feel we all too often go on “autopilot.” There have been occassions, for example, when I have simply performed the moves in yoga class mechanically. I sometimes fail to truly appreciate or discover new ways in which each muscle attaches to the bone, or how changing the angle of my postures significantly alters the sensations.

I enjoy focusing on the chakras, but today’s was slightly more difficult for me to experience. We were given the images of a glowing green sphere or a flower blooming for the chakra concerning the heart, but I only seemed to feel a slightly warming sensation in my throat. I feel it will be beneficial to post this journal entry prior meditating and listening to the audiofiles, as well as interesting to see if my experiences change as I gain further knowledge and understanding of the chakras.