Well... week two was a little more intense. Not only are we learning more Balinese techniques from Francis, but we are now learning Indian dancing and Namaskaram; which is just slightly faster paced than last week, ha! This includes lots of stamping, counting and Mudras (hand positions). On top of actually moving we are learning the history of these traditions and the history of their homelands, which only adds more depth and understanding to the movements that my body finds awkward.
When I left class on Tues I realized how good I felt- both physically and mentally. I was in such a peaceful and happy state of mind that most of me could not fathom going home to work, so I enjoyed the outdoors for a little bit first.
The Ramayana is such a great read. Once you get past all those names, it is extremely interesting and an amazing page-turner. On Thurs we were able to watch the WM production of the Ramayana, directed by our Guru, on DVD. It was incredible. The way they summarized the epic and never used English translation but got the plot across to the audience was a feat in itself. My other other thought was, 'I have to do what?' It is a taste of what our end product will be.
This week I need to- increase the length that I am able to squat (thighs are a'bunrin') and not be concerned with what we will eventually have to produce in this course! Stay focuses on today.
I just passed the Golden Deer part of the Ramayana and found this clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMdE3fbBp_0
Enjoy!
When I left class on Tues I realized how good I felt- both physically and mentally. I was in such a peaceful and happy state of mind that most of me could not fathom going home to work, so I enjoyed the outdoors for a little bit first.
The Ramayana is such a great read. Once you get past all those names, it is extremely interesting and an amazing page-turner. On Thurs we were able to watch the WM production of the Ramayana, directed by our Guru, on DVD. It was incredible. The way they summarized the epic and never used English translation but got the plot across to the audience was a feat in itself. My other other thought was, 'I have to do what?' It is a taste of what our end product will be.
This week I need to- increase the length that I am able to squat (thighs are a'bunrin') and not be concerned with what we will eventually have to produce in this course! Stay focuses on today.
I just passed the Golden Deer part of the Ramayana and found this clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMdE3fbBp_0
Enjoy!
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