After a month of indecision and unable to commit to anything our next destination became clearer but this transition is not happening for a few more weeks so in the mean time we Empowered up during a workshop filled with Tripischore inspiring arm balancing techniques which i experienced and decided to share with my students. The heat and sweat which is generated in the body from Yoga is totally different then if it came from any other physical sport, it feels more sustaining with a deeper cleansing going on. When i feel this sensation my mind journeys back to living and teaching in Malaysia where it was totally normal to sweat in meditation as the humidity was so high, my body absorbs the heat, softening my muscles and it becomes easier to slow down. The last few months have been full of sharing the Joy of Yoga with new people in new places and new countries! So as i boarded a flight to Nice en-route to Italy this feeling of gratefulness was overwhelming. 90 minutes later i was greeted by the Mediterranean warmth and stunning views of the French / Italian coast line. From the grey damp skies of England to the warm, bright open arms of Europe the adventure continues! We stopped along the way for a much needed swim in the sea, climbing along rocks, finding a place to dive in and feel the haze of flying melt away, pure bliss! My home for the next five days is San Remo, a cute Italian town situated on the Italian Riviera, backed by hills and mountains and very fertile with fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers. I must have been Italian in a past life as i have a weakness for pasta and love listening to the passionate and lyrical language! Before the workshops began my host Massimo introduced me to the local sites and filled me in on the history which included Roman, French and English settlers. The first workshop (Intro to Flow) was in the late afternoon and being right on the beach we had the sun setting to the right, a slight cool breeze in the air and we were even blessed with a little rain which (for some reason) our power got cut and the last hour was taught in silence and in the dark. I hardly ever teach without music but being outside, on the beach and in the elements it was powerful! Light was naturally provided by the street lamp outside the space and conveniently it was shining directly on me like a spot light so the attendees could see me but i could only see silhouettes of them, a new experience! The following morning more rain which apparently is unusual for this time of year, everyone pulled together to create a clean space undercover and we enjoyed the Lasya and Tandava flow. Even with the barrier of language movement is the easiest form of communication. I bow deeply to my hosts, Massimo, Fabiana and Patrizia for their time and energy in making my journey there so welcoming. Northern Italy is now added to my top 5-10 list of places where i would love to live so i hope to be back soon!