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Day 3

Tamara Hockey
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Got up still tired after tossing and turning all night – anxious about getting the c-peptide test organised, things are rarely straightforward here and also about the possibility I might be working directly with Guruji.

Eventually got through to one of the laboratories recommended by Dr.Manoj (local doctor and teacher at the Institute). They confirmed they could do the test for a mere 1090 rupees – about £11 compared to the £167 quoted in the UK. They needed a 12 hours fasting blood sample so I headed for practice with the intention of getting a rickshaw over straight after practice.

The hall was noticeably busier and difficult to find a space (though NOTHING compared to last year) and I ended up in the nerve-racking position of having to do my sirsasana (headstand) directly infront of Guruji. The only space left in the entire room! It certainly gave me the motivation to strive for best ever pose!

When I came down I had been caught by my medical teacher’s eagle eye and she explained one of the most important things I could do for my organ health would be to learn to take my lumbar back in Sirsasana. I was sent into the cupboard to practice with the hands wrapped around the leg of an equipment rack, so whole spine could be supported and aligned.

After practice it was interesting to reflect on the difference in how I felt after medical yesterday. Although I had done some much needed work do loosen stiff shoulders and reconnect with my legs I felt depleted compared to yesterday, which was a totally passive receipt of energy.

Managed to negotiate the rickshaw and find the laboratory with minimal difficulty (a first!) had the blood taken as was out in 5 minutes. Let the work begin!

Medical class was TOUGH today. I was taken through a strong standing pose and inversion sequence to give me an understanding of how to work to benefit the organ body in a ‘normal’ practice. Plenty of sweating and groaning and feeling wonderful now.

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