wednseday at carlsbad

[Guest guest]

same routine today. david swenson came. he paid

due respect to guruji and sharath prior to class,

took a middle of the pack position and did his

practice. other than his expertise in vinyasa, the only

thing he did that stood out was that he was the only

one pressing to headstand during the navasana

vinyasas. i've never met him, but in viewing his videos,

using his book extensively and seeing him maintain a

low key presence at the workshop, i've got nothing

but respect for him. he's someone i would try to

emulate in every aspect of the practice.<br>there seems

to be a little less laughter during the class each

day. perhaps people are getting more serious about

their practice. or maybe the humor of being "caught"

progressing to upward dog a half a second prior to the

command has worn off.

[Guest guest]

Swenson! So that's who that old guy was! Now I

feel better....<br><br>It's amazing some of the

folks who've shown up for the advanced class. The young

lady directly in front of me demonstrated the most

graceful and deep first series I've ever seen -- and

that's saying something.