What's that bad smell?!

Have you ever encounter situation when you can't really dare to breathe freely in a big group of class?

That every breathe taken is probably going to trigger a swirl in the stomach... or to vomit a tornado in the middle of the yoga practice.

Because the smell of the body odor from nearby is diffusing rapidly when the practice gets more vigorous; or the aromatherapy of " hongkong feet" is happening in the studio--- every intention to breath is a struggle, in-breath is choking and disturbing. Instead of focusing my own practice, unknowingly i started my investigation.

Thankfully, yoga postures enable me to access a good view of 360 degree surveillance. Downward facing dog is the best, i got good ample time to browse through the possibilities behind me. Triangle pose to target those on my left and right. 

But, what could be worst when it comes from the teacher? Imagine this: The teacher came towards me, wrapped his/her arms around my waist, exposing the underarms, and instructed me " inhale deeply" before doing the adjustment. 

Yup, this may sound really embarrassing. But its true. 

Wash up is the start of any practice.

Cleanliness is a self- observance that anyone can practice. Whether if you're a student or a yoga teacher, everyone enters the yoga studio wanting sometime for themselves for a practice. 

Before stepping onto the mat, take a warm shower to wash off the dirt, sweat, dust on the skin; flush away the stress, tension, anxieties. 

Keeping ourselves clean is a respect to the teacher, to the people around, to oursleves and to the practice itself.