I am in the Houston Airport Lounge, on my way back from Brazil, headed home to Los Angeles. My trip to Sao Paulo was truly inspiring in every way and I will carry the people of that city with me forever.
The first event that we did was in the Unique Garden, which was a very special place. We had a press conference where I taught a yoga class to some very fun and enthusiastic members of the press from all over South America. I also got to spend some time meditating with three other lovely yoga teachers from the surrounding areas: Xiomara from Columbia, Ana Paola from Mexico and Lilly Hastings from Brazil.
It was a true pleasure to feel the inspiration of the Brazilian canopy that is connected to the world’s treasured Amazonian forests. It holds a very special place in my heart and memory. But this time, I would say that the Unique Gardens is a perfect blend of esthetic quality and nature. If left up to me, I would have spent even more time there, meeting and meditating away on the possibility of deep relaxation amongst the fresh air and be autiful landscape.
After the gardens, we went to a site visit, which was in a huge warehouse converted into a beautiful, modern space for the 3,000 attendees at the next day’s convention. The convention center was inside what would be the equivalent of New York City’s Central Park.
Here, I am smiling below one of the many quotes they had of mine (translated into Portuguese). I think this one says, “Play a sport without opponents, where you break your own records…Play Yoga.”
Teaching a 1,000 plus class, and having so many focused people in one room, was an experience like no other. It was an experience like no other, to have so many focused people all in one room. Although it was hard to get to everyone, I definitely felt them all and hope that they all felt me. I had 15 assistants walking around, making sure that all our yoga friends were staying in alignment. Everyone had on a special bamboo adidas yoga shirt with a “Play Yoga” logo and my silhouette.
We brought our “Play Yoga spirit” to the heart of the city for a 15,000 person concert. We went directly from the convention, without even time to get into a dress. But I didn’t mind; I just shook it on stage in the awesome adidas Techfit line. It’s form fitting and flattering, and the Powerweb made me feel confident enough to dance in front of all those people and amongst the dolled up Brazilian beauties.
I am now a huge fan of Jorge Beng Jor who surprised me with an onstage introduction. I felt electrified as I sweat and felt the energy of the heart and of the Sao Paulo Samba.
