"Check, check. 1, 2, 3, 4..."

Week two is almost over. Today in our posture clinic we completed the dialogue for Half Moon and we’ve just finished our 18^th yoga class. The week has passed quickly with several highlights. Of course there was another movie screening - this one also starred Hrithik Roshan as the dashing lead. He seems to be the ‘George Clooney’ of Bollywood. Swoon.  

The threat is hanging in the air that soon we’ll start watching episodes of Mahabharat, an Indian TV series produced in the 1980s. It has been mentioned several times. I’m preparing for some marathon sessions before Bikram leaves us this weekend to go to Japan.

Classes have continued to be my favourite part of the day. This week alone we’ve taken class with Bikram three times, Emmy Cleaves twice and Jim Kallett – whose style I just love. I have to keep pinching myself to believe I am here.

Before the Boss leaves, I thought it was a good time to share some ‘Bikramisms’.  It might bring back some memories for teachers and give others a glimpse into our guru’s very entertaining personality.

Some carry meaning and insight – others are just damn funny. Some of my favourites, in no particular order:

“The darkest place in the world is under the lamp.”

“Kill the snake, don’t break the stick.”

“I’m not selling cheesecake!”

“Your whole life you’ve been pulling someone else's leg, now you get to pull your own.”

“Lock the f#*cking knee. If not, I’ll make you do it in your coffin boxes.”

“Having doesn’t mean anything if you don’t know how to use it.”

“Killing time is the worst crime.”

 “Too good is no good.”

“As long as you can see your students suffering, you know they are trying the right way.”

“One grain of rice is enough to test the whole pot.”

“Don’t let anyone steal your peace. If you do, you’re the loser.”

“A dead battery can’t jumpstart another battery.”

 “Excuse me for living. SORRY.”

 “I have a gift for you. I’m going to sing you a song. Try not to cry.”

“Last night’s lecture was amazing. I’m not looking for credit, but I felt it.”

“Now THAT’S the way you teach Bikram yoga! Not like a teacher napkin. Use it once and throw it away.”

“You cannot stand with one leg in each boat while you cross the river. You’ll split your ass in half.”

“Ignore the bad. Enjoy the good.”

“Let the spirit take the driver’s seat over the mind.”

“Negative attitudes are nine times more powerful than positive ones.”

It won’t be the same without him next week.