My new Yoga Life

Hhhhhmmm I really don't know if I will be able to get grips with my new free yoga life.
I am currently teaching 2 permenant classes in Canary Wharf and kind of winging the rest of my days. So thats 3 hours of work a week...correct the rest of my days to decide what I should be doing. It's strange making my own decisions since leaving training, I am my own boss and it's nice to have that freedom although sometimes makes me feel lost and begin to miss LA teacher training. Since I have come home I have completely lost my appetite shocking I KNOW! Although I did divulge in a few Clotted cream & cherry scones, so I have made the executive decision of whatever I do eat it should be as much calories as POSSIBLE!

Monday 27th June
Helena Biggs Class! Awesome it's brilliant going to fellow students classes it's amazing support for us all whether your taking the class or teaching it. LOVE LOVE LOVE HELENA incredible teaching, beautiful voice and a lovable spirit!
Friends for life definitely xoxo

Wednesday 29th June
Billi's second class! What a buzz she really found her feet and her personality really shone through. Incredible difference from the first class. This is what it's all about can't wait until Monday 9pm!

Monday 4th July
Revision all day in the sun, improve the tan and work on the dialogue, if I shut my eyes I'm back in La La land. One of my best friends Lisa Dee came to my class her first Bikram class ever scary but good. Standing in reception realizing there are around 10-15 new starters in this Monday evening class.
Really found my confidence this evening, I felt powerful from start to finish all the nervous notions from the first class had completely gone. People asked when I would be teaching next & also thanked me for a good class. It's such a beautiful feeling I am now back at home laying
on the sofa cuddling with Alex and writing this blog. I am truly blessed.

We are Teachers....Yes we ARE!!!!

Friday 24th June
Revision day with Billi, this went well started off with me being an hour late...
Obviously nothings changed we got distracted by food, then gossip. Eventually we started dialogue in the garden with Woody & Peanut (Billis Dogs) what a good team especially when Woody & Peanut was taking up the Yoga whilst I was trying to demo the floor series. Good revision time. Ready for Billis first class tomorrow CAN NOT WAIT!!!
Whoop 1st night out back! Very excited for a wild night out at the Hoxton Pony. Sooo nice to see the girls. The night started off with the usual drinks & dancing wanted to remember tonight SO NO SHOTS! Awesome night full of wild dancing followed by a lady pile up...time to go home now. Maloy & I take it too far oppps.

Saturday 25th June
Billi's first class!!!! Oh dear with a hangover no way could I ever teach a class feeling like this, I need to evaluate my future social life....
Billi's class was awesome really rocked it! Spool proud of her had the dialogue down and did incredibly. I need to study more definitely.
Damn not happening today I've got Alissa's baby shower at mine. Got home to find little Antronella in my bed super hungover. Had such a wonderful day with the girls NO ALCOHOL at all. mummy & Daddy Hong are home tonight whoop! So nice to see them Alex & I was super sleepy but stayed up to see them tea & cupcakes and a wicked catch. Missed them soooo much. Mummys advise for my 1st class "Be just like me confident & calm not like your Daddy." hahaha too funny.

Sunday 26th June
Ahhhhhh woke up this morning nervous but excited! Right ready ready ready for class this evening. Spent the entire day with my parents was soooo nice shopping and Lunch before they left me to do a bit of revision in the garden, absolutely boiling today!!! Nice got my Lulu lemon CRAZY cropped pants on and black crop top, very happy with my outfit choice. Alex took me to the studio was wonderful to see a few friendly faces, Gemma, Shaz, Sophie and of course Steve & Billi! The class was going well oh except only did 5 sets of pranayama in the second set whoops! The rest of the class got left & rights muddled up but felt good! In fact invicible things can only get better from here. I really felt a true buzz powerful from teaching! Love love love and can't wait for my next!!! Alex came in at Rabbit pose looking at me through the glass window his support made me feel great!

Can't wait for Helena's class tomorrow xoxo

London Air

Love love love London! The minute I land down pour, what a way to be greeted, when I come out of arrivals I look for Alex, his just standing there watching me waiting for something to happen...bless him I think he was in shock it's been 9 weeks the longest time we have been apart. On the way home the scene is set raining and gloomy but Alex & I couldn't care less we have each, listening to great music / Bens band Lavista & one of the tracks is called "London Air". When I get home it's perfect & clean and I am also welcomed with a huge bunch of white & pink roses Alex is very proud of his home made flower display. Sooo nice to be home, with Alex friends & family.

Tuesday 21st June
Wakey wakey rise & shine, 11.30am eyelash appointment, laser yes....Princesshongers is back!!!! Went in my old office Clarins, funny even though I was here for 5 years really felt like a visitor, my desk is no longer my desk and neither is the office although no matter what I will still remain good friends with the team Louisa,Castleface & Justine! Very late brunch with Aurora...actually skipped the food and gossiped over a bottle.
Went and met up with Swani, Quaung, Kirsty & all my nieces & nephew god they have grown it's only been 9 weeks & their all my height. Yoga is suppose to stretch your spine well I'm still waiting...oh amazing news Tuan (My big Bro is coming for 3 weeks in July) his the person that mainly encouraged me to go for the Bikram training.

Wednesday 22nd June
OMGesus slept in till 3pm obviously I really needed it! Finished all my house things and made Alex a lovely romantic meal LOVe cooking zoo nice to have a home cooked meal. Today ideally should have revised dialogue although I watched the entire season of Gossip Girl & 90210!!! It was too damn gripping.

Thursday 23rd June
After only a few hours of sleep got up at 530am to attend 6am class at Canary Wharf. I actually miss the double yoga sessions a day felt a bit worried about not practicing for a week but it was totally fine of course 30 people in the room it was in fact bliss! Conny the manager is looking forward for my first class Sunday 6pm and emailed in the afternoon offering 6am classes which works perfect for me! It's all happening and I love it. back home to organize Alissa's baby shower! What a busy week I have now uploading pictures on Facebook & wrinintg this blog Oh dear no dialogue again surprise surprise ! Although I have managed to clear the Sky plus memory 74% free now so Glee today, Gossip Girl & 90210 down only raising hope to go!

Billi called me the minute she landed whoo hoo real revision tomorrow !

Good Bye LA LA Land xoxo

Ready ready ready!!! Going to make the most of my last day yes in deed deedy! Showered and brunch which was sooo lovely! Steve & Paula are soo generous and kind really makes me feel welcome sharing funny stories of training and more Steve let us know he had his belly button pierced at a Paul Weller concert....absolute roar of laught from Cara & I how surreal!!!! 
Getty Museum to absorb some culture and art. What an amazing place, beautiful unique gardens, sculptures, a special history of Cuba exhibition. 
Then we hit Santa Monica, anyone say bloomingdale sale...I really wanted a Marc Jacobs clutch...wah no luck time to leave Billi & family and get a taxi the Radisson or not Karima wasn't leaving the championship until 4.30pm so one last walk in BrandyMelville & Nordstorm finally purchased a cute pair of toms comfy shoes! Then taxi back - miracle worker again!!! How was I going to do this! 9 weeks worth of shopping in 2 cases which had to be 23kg...screw it I'll pay the extra fee! Final dinner with Karima and met up with Ben & Gemma also, strange but just felt like I was in-between classes or something. It definitely did not feel like the last supper. Farewell to Ben from Taz, good luck in your music career...and teaching.  

To the airport! Of course one of my cases was 33 KG so a penalty fare just my style. Karima kindly took me and shared a very emotional farewell. This was hard but I was strong a few tears but a sheer feeling of relief to be coming home to my reality and life with Alex. These 9 weeks have been difficult without him but worth everything we have both felt being absent from each other a new founded respect for each other.  

Straight my gate boarded the plane immediately. Watched the Kings speech which is completely suiting after learning how to control my nervous enertoad en delivering my dialogue - what an increible movie. Now sitting here listening to the XX album NOT crying, yes NO tears writing 4 days worth of blogs then revision on my dialogue in preparation for my first class this time next week! 

Farewell LA LA Land you have been kind to me xoxo

Where am I who am I ???

Water...thirsty...woke up at 6am with the driest mouth ever!!! Guzzling water to the point it was dripping all over my face when an arm reaches out oh yeah Cara stayed my loud thirst quenching drink woke her up. Back to bed but not for long...RING RING - "Morning Get up! Pack! we're leaving at 10am!!!" shouts a very excited Billi. Oh yes she had a hair appointment in Rodeo for 11am! The first day of freedom what better way to spend it with last minute shopping trip. I looked at my disgrace of a room where I decided to pack last night drunk bad bad bad idea now I had to reorganize and reevaluate my situation. I have shopped soo much I wasn't too sure how I could make this work, phew I did it - yoga teacher & miracle worked my talents are endless. 

Bumped into Wayne on my dash out an emotional hug and wished him all the best for the future. 

All checked out and ready to hit Rodeo, what a beautiful day sun shining felt beautiful not even a tiny bit of a hangover. Left Billi at Cristophe a extremely flash & trendy hairdressers, whilst Cara & I nit the shops. First stop ye old faithful Victorias Secrets, last minute yoga stuff for my teaching career then Lulu Lemon soo much amazing outfits I could teach in huge blow out...whoops my case was already on it's maximum capacity! Cara and I had stumbled across the Debbie Reynolds Exhibition & Auction! This amazing place had every iconic outfit from Film history to the famous Marilyn Monroe white dress to the armor in Ben Hur. Definitely a highlight of my holiday...I mean my Yoga training. The most interesting thing I saw was the auction of Judy Garlands Dorethy blue & white dress from the wizard of OZ. Starting $80,000 and sold for $1000,000!!! Lunch with Billis parents and Cara, Billi eventually finished her hair at 5pm but it was worth it, blonde babe. Walked down Rodeo drive obviously Chanel was the first place, hhhmmmm this seasons colours beige, brown & grey - not happy enough for me I require a Pink Chanel maybe next season...

No I was staring to feel exhausted but needed to pick my self up and solider through! Taxi to the W hotel in Hollywood, Billi's Dad kindly booked us a suite there!!! What a complete difference wowsters "FANCY PANTS OR WHAT" this contemporary plush hotel decor is right up my street. Feel like Princesshongers through & through! LOUISA SMITH called me sooo nice to catch up & can not wait to be go out with a bang tonight!!! Got ready for dinner at Dria's followed by nightclub! What an eventful evening Cara's little bro Tom & friend Noah joined us for Dance off!!! Tequila shots, Red Wine, Vodka soda, finishing off with a Whiskey Ginger obviously making up for lost time. Guest appearance from Mary J Blige! And she sang live! Awesome. Pole dancing with Billi & Tom hahaha nuts! The clubs in LA finsh early was solo not ready for bed & nit her was Cara! Wanted to dance more, so Billi was a good girl and went straight back whilst Cara and I went to an after party with some residence at the W Hotel whom we soon learnt owner half of Dria's what a plush apartment next door to Justin Timberlake pity he was an absolute prick, every thing mentioned to us regarding the apartment had an announcement of the price tag-reality slapped me in the face get home now this is such a waste of my life so we made a sharp exit and shame couldn't back into the suite neither of us had a key! Damn had to wake Billi up double shame! 
Cara & I are clearly a lethal pair.

Graduation

This day I know was going to be unusual although the lost in limbo feeling I had felt earlier this week had disappeared. Right early start need to glamorise myself after a stressful 9 weeks with lots of blood sweat & tears I was more then ready to truly go wild. 

The day started with a trip to starbucks to get my chai tea fix. 
Full cleanse then hair appointment in Lilly's room which looked like the set of Americas next top model, make up artists and hairdressers blowing drying and spraying up a frenzy! Sat in the chair getting a wedding style up do with a glass of champagne feeling like this is how it may feel when I am eventually getting married, pampered & feeling more special then ever. Time was definitely not on my side, felt completely rushed, unfortunately I am a skilled false eyelash attacher so spent some time doing this for others...selfless or what! I decided the thought of collecting my certificate with unpainted nails would NOT be an option therefore during the seating in the ballroom hall I gave myself a French manicure. I don't think my fellow students around me was impressed by the fumes but what could I do? My nails are a huge part of my life. 

The graduation speeches from Lisa Jonhnson, Rajashreee, Emmy, Bikram, & Jim was brilliant and most of all the the demonstration team with Tully, Andrea from my group was a true inspiration although Estella a dancer showed her elegance & grace performing every posture at the advanced level. 
Certificate time, as I joined the que in alphabetical order I began to think this is it, 9 weeks of this intense training - 2 weeks of Anatomy, 7 weeks of full dialogue revision, 80 lectures, 98 Yoga classes & a handful of Bollywood movies to the early morning had finally come to an end. Billi, Wayne, Ben & I had kept a squeaky clean record of not one make-up class, incredible. All this hardwork to receive a confirmation certificate proving every bead of sweat was worth been it and to continue practicing what we preached, back to the 37 countries where we have all came from and inspiring others to improve their health and possibly inspire them to become Bikram yoga teachers themselves.

Party time! Dinner was served followed by drinks at the the bar downstairs! After several shots of tequila with Lilly, Red wine with Cara & Billi & a much deserved gin & tonic with Wayne I was ready to hit the dance floor! Get down low and dougy! Sooo much fun although the rest of the night was a blur - evidence of late night room service and a video Billi took of Cara & practicing yoga in my room - oh dear.... 

I would not have changed anything I have experienced the past 9 weeks, Billi & I worked hard but played hard...actually maybe played a bit more then we should have. 
I have met the most incredible spirits here
Karima beautiful on the inside & outside. 
Wayne a true rock & someone who pushed me to my potential. 
Ben an amazingly good guy with the pure talent of music which makes my heart go warm. 
Maggie loud and proud but beyond that a true heart of gold. 
Ambiya a powerful woman with who taught me to see the good in everyone. 
And last but the most important person on my training Ms Billi Mucklow the most fearless, confident person on this training course. Even though I have superficially looked after Billi she has emotionally looked after me, every teardrop,  laughter & rage shared with her. I know this is only the beginning of Princesshongers & Brave Billis Bikrams International Adventures...........

Final day

Last day of classes feels completely surreal. 8.30am class taught by Rajashree - what a powerful class I always feel much stronger practising next to friends Luiciana, Helena, Beau, Karima, Ben & Wayne. At the end of the class the whole of training stood, clapped and showed our respect and thanks to Rajashree, she got a bit emotional which also made most of us share her tears. 

Afternoon lecture was very much required, Bikram had to go through the rest of the postures and I was certain there would be plenty of questions - I had an inkling this day would be longer then expected. Well what do you know I was right he completed the postures at 6.30pm therefore class began at 7pm instead of 5pm. 

This class was a defining moment for all 430 students. All  additional family, friends, guest teachers, and everyone whom has come for the championships & graduation would be attending this class making it possibly 700 plus in the hot room with us today surely some kind of record. You could feel the excitement and power from everyone. Billi & I got an incredible place at the front with Nancy, Karolina, Tully, Karima & Dee.  I felt awesome during this class Strong, powerful & focused the sheer confirmation this class was my last on training. My 9 week journey had come to the end, an absolute evolution from the  first class where I left the hot room, missed postures & lost determination. Today I had given my mind, body soul to my practise and truly believe this training has made me a stronger person. The class finished on a high, spine twist where I could feel the tears of pure genuine happiness pushing through. The class roared with cheers - everyone showed each other how proud they where of themselves & fellow students. Billi & I had an emotional hug with tears of joy, for 5 whole minutes I completely lost myself in the joy & cheers hugging sweaty bodies...then I threw myself back into my reality this was actually gross I had to leave and shower and cleanse my aura. 

Bikrams last lecture, deep meditation and the end of this training and it wouldn't be a lecture without Billi getting her blackberry taken off her.

Amazing Advanced Bikram Class.

Sindy from London taught this morning - amazing HIGH ENERGY class! Makes such a difference London girls, Helena, Luiciana, Billi & I went straight to the front. Er oh I was right next to the demonstration team, interesting how good my practise will be next to these PRO's. Good class strong and focused. Sindy was awesome representing for LONDON!!!

12noon Emmy did a demonstration Advanced class with the best Yogi's World champions from around the world, Ashley-Vancover, Brandy-LA, Juan, Eric, Joseph-Australia and much more, infact there was 2 juniors one boy, one girl no older then 12. What an incredible class, it literally BLEW MY MIND. Never seen an advanced class before 84 postures at the highest level I will ever see in my life. I could not keep my eyes off Ashley graceful, precise, focused & the strength was immense. Elen from teaching training was also doing this demonstration she was STRONG. This inspirational class shows what level you could be at through persistence and hard work.

No afternoon class although Rajashree finished her lecture and Bikram continued his. Billi's parents Steve & Paula arrived today she was in her eliment. She's been waiting to see them! Was nice to see her happy makes the whole graduation feel soo close now.

Bikram hit us with another Bollywood...I knew it was too good to be true.

Last Tuesday...

Wow woke up after 3hours of sleep so my 8.30am was AWFUL.

During the day lecture about bone density, how Bikram yoga has helped with evidence from case studies, they are currently doing further research with some of the team on training so the results from this will be interesting.

9pm Lecture Bikram began the 26 postures, during this 2 very important men from India came in, they will be judging the World championships this weekend and founded the first competition Bikram competed in. When they came in Bikrams's entire aura changed. He touched their feet, then his head & heart as a sign of respect. It was amazing to see how they had such a control over someone as important as Bikram, they had a definite presence to them.

Yay Bikram let us free at 12.58am after calling Billi & I out for looking pretty sleepy.
Sorry won't happen again.

Week 9, can you believe it!!!

OMG yes it's week 9!!!! Amazing, incredible IM SUPER EXCITED!!!

Well I know this week will fly by although absolutely gutted the weather is more then awful, no chance of topping my tan. Thanks LA.

Today was strange - starting to feel scared about graduation I know I'm going to be in limbo until I get home and possibly in London too. It's strange I've come here for the Yoga training course and slip into holiday mode on the weekends but when its all over I know I'll be relieved but very sad leaving this yoga bubble.

9pm lecture with Bikram, last Bollywood movie his promised!!! 4am finish...
This week will possibly be longer then I thought.

Dialogue Sunday

Good Morning World!!!

Woke up feeling bright and energetic! Spoke to Alex whom was at a family wedding, first family function I've missed in 6 years we've been together. His decided to take me away when we get back special sercret trip soo need to work out dates!!! Very exciting!!! Then spoke to Maloy good old girly catch up, can't believe I'm coming home in a week. Sooo much to sort out when I get home, Teaching classes, Alissa Baby shower, Lisa's Wedding, Marys Birthday the list is endless...back to my reality.

Venice beach for the last time, beautiful brunch with Sam, Tully & Karima then went to the Converse Customising shop. Good Bye Venice Beach

Back to the hotel and decided to revise Dialogue for the rest of the day, very good girl!!! Infact A star student. Feel good although very sleepy. Got my case ready for packing only 1 week left then home!

If there's something I've definitely began enjoying from this Training it is time to myself even though I miss Billi & the girls & guys, I have throughly enjoyed my own company this evening and believe I will do from now on.

Perfect Saturday xoxo

8am class joined by Cara Billi's BBF from Essex, I wish my friends where here ...Oh...just reminded myself I only have 1 week with Maloy when I get back.

Anyways difficult class body is still aching so going to take it easy this weekend with plenty of rest I want to be my strongest for the last week of training - crazy but true this Bikram training course is coming to an END.

Right destination
1. Beverley Hills to drop Cara's case off.
Wow what an amazing house her & her brother are staying in, amazing view of the hills and amazing decor! Billi is working on getting me to stay out although really want to see the people I feel I will not be crossing paths with soon although really feel strange about not spending the weekend with her. I need to get use to it I suppose in preparation for London. I really feel when we get home it will have a huge effect on us.
2. Brunch then Shopping, Beverley Hills & Robertson - Beautiful boutiques and up Market stores. Karima & Cara got their nails done so Billi & I walked and found ourselves at the Beverley Centre. Ouch now the aches and pains have kicked in ouch, ouch, ouch.
3.Santa Monica more shopping finally got Alex his trainers, Brandy Melville & Kitson, I need to stop this mad shopping obsession poor bank account. oh well everything I purchase are
essentials
4.Osuma sushi dinner with Nancy, Tully, Karima, Ben, Wayne, Dee, Taylor, Gemma, and Mika &
Jane teachers from Melbourne. Couldn't even look at the menu so Wayne helped order - what a sensational decision all food the food was perfect! What beautiful dinner with beautiful company. I really enjoyed myself & will genuinely be gutted when graduation comes and I will
be saying goodbye.

I have such a perfect Saturday now absolutely shattered in bed gossiping with Karima.

Lovely xoxo

Freedom Friday

Not feeling well today sicky sick sick infact. So 8.30am was not the Nestor my ability looking forward for my body to relax this weekend. Need to also practise dialogue - go away distractions!

So afternoon lecture consisted of Bikram TV show interviews from the 70's to the now. First time seeing clips of Rajashree practising was very impressive. Seeing Bikram from 27 to now notings changed.

5pm class film crew in - wahhh totally forgot wish I wore a cuter outfit. Oh well I shortly forgot about when Bikram told us we had the night off! Amazing freedom Friday! Dinner with Ben, Wayne, Tully, Nancy & Karima. Was really nice to be way from e hotel nice & normal. Then met Billi & Cara not a late night, infact sensible all home before 12midnight

Goodnight xoxo

10 days to go!!!

Only 10 days know and the thought of seeing Alex soon makes me all warm! Can't wait!

Found pout MAloy is moving to LA for a few a months for work, feeling sad but really happy for her. Wish we could have had LA together! Billi BF Cara came today so looking forward to a rocking weekend! And also made me miss Maloy even more.

Rajashree had an amazing lecture this afternoon with Nikky from Toronto demonstrating postures all picture perfect!

Dinner with the London girls, Sindy & Michael for a good old London catch up which was really nice. I'm getting very excited about teaching now too!

The Mahabharata

Feeling sleepy today and so does my body although Sindy & Michael teachers from London are here today it's soo nice to see familiar faces its surreal.

After class My body had it absolute agony, I wanted to cry it was difficult to get my sweaty Yoga kit off ouch. Constructive break today need to look for Case for our certificates for Graduation NEXT WEEK!.....So exciting obviously got distracted by the signs of a nail salon and got our nails done instead whoops and had to rush back with only 4 minutes to spare before sign In was closed!!! Close call I need to maintain my clean record of perfect attendance and NO MAKE UP CLASSES.

Sooooo sleepy by noon lecture, literally feel like I've been shot with a tranquilliser gun, my eyes could not stay open - therefore I did what I needed to to do and napped. Felt a millions times better after though!!! 5pm class was my strongest for sure worked next to Luciana and she kept on telling me I was beautiful during spine strengthening series hilarious but definitely gave me the boost I needed. Can't believe my worst class to the best in the same day strange.

Bikram kindly told us be in lecture for 9pm and you'll be finished for 1am very important class tonight....Yes The Mahabharata. Luckily got the best seats in the house with leg space and leaning position, perfect.

Meditation

Lilo break at the pool yay! I love how we've turnt the Radisson Pool into some kind of pink lilo convention. Weather has been lovely Sooo it's been nice to top up the Tan before going home next week!

Noon lecture was a taster of graduation. A full register of every single student to confirm pronunciations...yes 427 of us.

5pm class was powerful, Lisa Rodgers taught and at the end we did a full meditation. The energy of around 450 including visiting teachers was immense - what an amazing experience.

10pm Lecture we made the last 2 rows into a nail salon, I miss nail evenings with the girls and this made me homesick. It's ok though because before I know it I will be back to my reality.

Today I genuinely feel lucky & happy. My life is perfect I will always have something positive to look forward to. Forever. I love my life.

One Word!

One word to describe today "LONG"
I honestly feel because I had soo much fun yesterday the drastic contrast of this "LONG" Monday was just painful. 8.30am even though I slept like I was dead for a solid 8 hours which is more then normal, at home I usually only get around 6 hours a night and function fine. I was super duper sleepy. My body literally feels like I have abused by a sledge hammer!

Last day of posture clinic! Hooray amazing, am I heartless cold bitch for not being sad? Possibly...nah I bet everyone's glad it's over. I'm ready to go home now more then ever I know I shouldn't will the last 2 weeks away although it's really difficult not to.

Got a confirmation email from Canary Wharf Offical my my first class will be Sunday 26th June 6pm!!! Very excited!!!! Can't wait it's going to be soo amazing.

Evening lecture Bikram kindly gave us the option of stay for movie "Wanted" with James Mcovoy, Angelina Jolie awesome movie although I've seen it so I'm in bed watching Entourage and cuddling bubbles

Good night xoxo

Universal Studios & a bit of Spot 5750!!!

Woke Up this morning like it was Christmas Day!!! Sooo freaking excited about Universal Studios!!!

Got ready and headed straight to Universal Studios with Billi & Maggie wish Ambiya & Karima was with us not a whole without them!

Awesome no traffic and not busy when we arrived SMOOTH SAILING! First started off with Studio tour! Jurassic Park, King Kong, Western, New York City, Mexico & my favourite Desperate House wives Wisteria Lane! OMG the flowers are silk and sprayed with water just before filming!!! Then continued Jurrasic Park wate ride, Simpsons roller coaster, Mummy ride, Shrek 3D Water world show, personally my favourite was HAUNTED HOUSE, yes folks as you know I'm actually scared of the dark and hate things like this although had to convince Billi to do it "It's going to be FUN, PLEASE!" anyway why oh why this was the most traumatising experience of my life walking through this HELL the following creatures come out, sick Frankenstein, Werewolf Man, Chain Saw Massacre thing, Psycho Killer, weird Hammer scientist WORST EVER as Alex would say I am a pure target the people dressed as these characters saw us coming a mile OFF, so what to do scare US MORE by waiting and praying on us which resorted into violently grabbing on innocent people & using them as HUMAN SHIELDS. At one point my jumpsuit dropped round my waist OH DEAR!!! Screaming with fear is not cool!!!

Decided to stay in Hollywood and stumbled across Spot 5750, Yes Sunday Funday & NBA finals! Miami VS Dallas. Stayed for some dinner and some Dancing very very very fun.

So stupidly living life on the edge for Billi & I no food shopping for the week...Oh well this will be the 2 weeks we become size 0's before coming home.

Early night for Week 8!!!

It's time to stop shopping!

8am class was literally hell on earth my entire body is killing me, even my jar-line What is happening! Lucky it's the weekend!

Shopping time!!! Beverley Hills whoop whoop! You know it's your time to stop shopping when you have broken the chip & pin and the swiper on your Visa Card - considering it was a new card before I came to LA...Maybe it's a sign to stop.
anyways luckily I still managed to purchase all the essentials (what I would class as essentials)

Then Billi & I decided to watch Hangover 2, brilliant! loved loved loved it! Hilarious.

Time for bed early night so we can attend Universal Studios tomorrow! Whoop!

Photo Shoot Friday & pizza party!

Hhhmmmmmm after going to bed at 4.30am - yes you read correctly 4.30am class at 8.30am was going to be interesting. Well actually a good class held my standing head to knee...the first time in must be 3 weeks now.

Pool time, the first appearance of my wonderfully pink lilo! Was soo nice not to be reciting dialogue although spoke to Tully & Ben and the reality is it's just a break from it because when I'm back in London I need to know it word for word. Interesting Lecture with Rajashree, I have actually been looking forward to this. Defines the purpose of why I'm here again-good timing it's all relative.

5pm killer class on top of us 430 students an additional 200 teachers so the room was hot and jam packed. The sweat was like nothing I have experienced before completely dripping wet by Pranayama breathing. Billi, Wayne & I stayed strong stayed in the class although wayne did every posture w had to sit out. Towards the spine strengthening series I felt my throat closing.

Pizza party! So this was going to be interesting my first non-alcoholic party since I was 13!!! Yes just like a school disco we had pizza & pop. The music energy and dancing was awesome. Everyone really let their hair down.

I left the part at 9.30pm to meet my cousin Phoung & boyfriend Ray. Lovely went for Sushi and a family catch up. Obviously skimmed across current family affairs and spoke about Bikram mainly as per usual. They told me I have developed from 6 weeks ago to now??? For the better, calm, sensitive & more positive. The yoga has obviously focused my train of thought. As you know I am looking forward to returning to my reality. My home with Alex, friends, family & social life. I wonder how much I have actually changed & am looking forward to embracing it.

Final Spinal!!!!

I am on the final Posture and yes fate made it happen Billi and I are in the same posture clinic, have to deliver. I have study first though! Made an executive decision to head straight to starbucks then round robin the posture with Billi, Tully, Nancy & Marta. Went seriously well the delivery was awesome A team - Tara - Tully - Billi then Me !!!
I seriously was like a excited child jumping up and down very emotional!

Now time for serious fun fun fun!!!

Rumor had it the evening class was going to be a double! Luckily not true!
Although pizza party Friday was true hhhmmmm I wonder if I have to stay for it? Personally I hate pizza although only 16 days here I should get involved.

Lecture with Bikram all relative and now a Bollywood flick good position only took me 7 weeks to master it.

1st June Already!!!!

OMG-ESUS it's 1st June already only 17 days till graduation, 20 days until I get to have cuddles with Alex, 21 days till I'm out with my fellow yellows & other beautiful friends, 22days till I see my Parents!!!

Posture clinic in the lecture hall finally, time to use the mic and gain that powerful feeling! Head to Knee with stretching pose went almost perfect! Feed back was amazing,
"Lisa you have natural stage presence and you already teach!!!" Thanks James xoxo
I wore my cutest Yoga outfit although suffered due to the air-con on full blast, oh well suffering for fashion is the least of my worries.

5pm Bikram class killed it the heat was mental, knowingly we had a lecture till god only knows what time didn't help either. Had soo much fun in lecture with Billi, Wayne, Ben, Nancy & Tully making weekend lists and bucket lists so actually went fast, Not too shabby 1.30am bed time.

Now for Spine Twist Pose revision good night everyone xoxo

Trust this weird process?

I'm sick of hearing "Trust the process" so I have amended it to "Trust this weird process"
Although today is the first day I have really agree with it.

After the 8.30am class this morning I layed in Savasana realising this is not my reality - my reality is My house with Alex, my wild but beautiful friends, my supportive Parents my love for shopping, shoes and partying. In 3 weeks I will be back to this life and everything here will just be a memory. I will not be staying at the Radisson LAX, I will not be sharing a bedroom, I will no longer be restrained on time limits and I will probably never see around 400 of these people again. No matter how much I tell my friends and loved ones what has happened here they will never understand although they will want to it just won't happen.

Posture clinic waa awesome today felt well prepared and really felt like I was teaching from my heart "Standing deep Breathing, Camel & Rabbit" so only 2 postures left now. Tully in my group was asked to do balancing stick she became superwoman and taught the class with power, energy and most of all with her heart! Made me emotional for her, tears of joy it's incredible to see people grow especially when your genuine friends with them. And this is called "Trust this weird process!"

Week 7

Beautiful Sunny Monday in LA. Woke feeling bit weird, always on a Monday hhmmmmm spoke to Alex for some comforting words, miss him a lot and can't wait to get home but will be strange 3 weeks from now the Bikram training will be all over, it has gone fast.

Posture clinic 12noon I didn't get to deliver Camel and I think it let it get to me, hello we started the A team and we now never get to go up first but oh well mrs time to perfect it I suppose. Not much happening today although lecture regarding the women's reproductive system which ended early...right what's to know hey?

it's funny this time last year Mary, Karis & I was dancing in Clevelander in Miami Memorial Weekend then off to Vegas...drinking as many cocktails and Tequila Shoots as possible...Now I'm doing a Bikram training course doing 16 & half hours of Yoga a week. What a difference a year makes.

Ready to go home I think although will make the most of the last 3 weeks, I love the people I have met here and I know will remain friends forever after going through this intense training. So in bed studying with TV on, music playing and writing my blog now that's what I call multitasking my talents are endless.

How cool is Manhattan Beach

Woke up feeling all discombobulated...where am I? Oh yeah stayed at Billi's. Got up and wanted to get food shopping out of the way, we HATE food shopping now errrrr Boring! Being from such A cold country makes you delusional any bit of sunshine Ai see I assum it's going to be boiling well even though I'm in LA it's fricking windy. So again Billi & I are inappropriately dressed whilst everyone has jeans and jackets on we're in short jumpsuits oh well I have my hat on today that will keep me warm. I hope.

Manhattan Beach, Maggie joined us today. Sunny although the wind just made revision Hardwork, by the end of Standing deep breathing & Camel I had to leave, I looked like some wild animal with sand all over my body hair face eyes ears etc...not a good look.
Shopping me ... Never! I bought a super cute bikini which I KNOW Alex will disapprove of but Billi called me out in the store and I felt all embrassed. It will be fine. I had to buy it, it was one of those items that I would be dreaming of it in years to come and if I saw someone in it I would want to physically rip it off their back, yes I have a severe addiction to shopping.

Back to the hotel to revise alone or write this blog and bleach my teeth (I want a Hollywood smile for graduation) ouch stupidly kept it on for 50mins instead of 30 whoops. Back to revision and an early night for start of week 7.

How many things can you cram into a day off?

8am start Yoga class then got ready straight for Venice Beach! Got on the bus strange-next time we'll just stick to a taxi. Distracted by this awesome store which customised converses. I got a cool pair with a screen print of the girls in Yoga wear, will definitely make a pair for Alex before I go home.

Venice Ale house for a fabulous Scallop lunch and sitting out in the sun followed by beach party with the Yoga team was nice to branch out, soooo windy felt like I was being punished severe whip lash so headed back to the hotel.

Yummy Sushi dinner with Billi, Karima, Ben, Wayne, Nancy, Tully & Sam. Tried to get into cinema to watch Hangover 2 although fully booked oh well - KARAOKE!!!!
Whenever I do karaoke I honestly think my voice is ok...actually I think I'm the best hahaha although this time we had Ben our celebrity from Taz with us (His lead singr of a band called Lavista) his voice is incredible so when we sang Yellow by coldplay I was just average - thanks Ben much appreciated. Soo much fun duets of Wayne & I "Don't go breaking my heart" Billi & I "I wanna dance with somebody" Nancy Wayne & I "Torn" Tully & Nancy "Toxic" Nancy & Sam "Ain't no mountain high enough" Karima & I "Material Girl" and the list goes ON fabulous evening.

Sooo much fun throughly enjoyed myself now in bed sleep over at Billi's nighty night ready for full day of revision tomorrow xoxo

"I heard a Rumour....."

Fridays are always good days here. So this rumour started we was going to have the evening off!!! OMG so Billi & I obviously made plans and thought it was true...

Poolside again hope the weather stays warm for the weekend. Posture clinic...had a nice break because I delivered twice last night day dreamed about my plans for the evening. 4pm still it announced night off. Well it is memorial weekend. Oh man this time last year Mary, Karis & I was in Miami getting crazy & wild wow what a difference a year makes still in the USA although not drinking & practically doing the opposite.

5pm Yoga class RANDOM! Lisa Ingle began with Lady Gaga then Usher medley staff all rocked out on stage and in Yoga room??? Fun but wheres my announcement? Judes taught an incredible class and at the very end everyone was lying in Savasana "Posture clinic 8.50pm." ONE WORD "GUTTED"

Lovely dinner with Wayne, Ben, Omri, Karima and obviously Billi (we don't do anything without each other now). No revision done surprise surprise, so totally unprepared although just let it happen again the words just rolled off my Tongue - amazing. Paul from London in my posture clinic tonight AWESOME to see a friendly face great feedback also. Ready for fun this weekend xoxo

Fearless

It's all about being fearless today!!!

OK so I believe I'm not super stressed although during lecture today Billi found a White HAIR on my head WTF WTF WTF!!!!!
I feel disgusted what is happening ??? Mental note I must seek advice immediately fingers crossed Rajashree is lecturing soon. I would like to ask other Yogi's but don't really want everyone else knowing about D to the RAMA !!!

Awesome weather again today, pool party for morning break soo nice to hear some music in the sun all we we're missing was a cocktail or some cocktails yep that's more my style.

When I worked in Clarins David always joked how in the afternoon he'd been shot with a tranquilliser gun. We'll it's followed me to LA. Every afternoon I get hit by it HARD.

9pm Lecture clinic INCREDIBLE fearlessness Bow Pose was strong bold and hit the corrections hard. Without even thinking got up and delivered Fixed Firm!!! Just learnt today and performed like the international super star I AM! Just spoke to Billi and it's MAD we are literally like one person she delivered Fixed firm also and was the first in her group!

Wow what a day roll on week 7!!!

Perfect School Day!

What could be better then waking up in LA with the sun shining a awesome 8.30am class followed by poolside tanning!!!

I was soo excited to find out we had lecture at 12noon, Billi & I rushed down to the pool tanning oil ON! Ready! We were joined by Wayne, Ben & Omri so became hot photo poolside photo shoot No dialogue required, Phew what a relief.
Strange lecture Jon Burras emotional Anatomy - he let us know these lectures will be controversial??? Looking forward to it hhhmmmmmm

9pm lecture with Billi very excited! Full Locust went amazingly I still need to control my volume...how do I tone it down???
Awesome feed back Polly from head quarters asked if I'd like to teach in Head Quarters!!! Homework distractions - damn!!! You all know how I deal with distractions!!!

Ready for the weekend already!!!

Emotions

Amazing night sleep! Like I was dead all I remember is putting my head to the pillow and the chimes of my alarm at 7.15am. Feeling 100%.

Posture clinic 1 Lisa Ingle from Texas Awesome she makes me want to deliver dialogue, LOCUST Favourite posture (only because I can do it properly) Yay Rocked it was awesome felt soo good and natural, it's funny how after you have delivered/performed you forget what you actually did and why it worked soo well??? Lisa Ingle you make us emotional group 9 is completely missing home and the inspirational things she'd said to us has really effected the females a few teary eyes. Although mine are tears of happiness

Plans - Billi & I try not to plan anything although the chance to see Prince this weekend makes me happy (Hope this happens)I can finally get my leather shorts ON! We've decided to branch out & make connections. Wayne-Canada(my favourite country) Ben Taz, & Tully, Dee, Nancy Melbourne and obviously our girls Karima Maggie Ambiya. Fingers crossed Prince if not Karaoke but we'll definately have fun!

Getting to grips with memorising dialogue - should think so to it is posture 18 Full Locust.

WTF Rockstar to one hit wonder???

Delivered Locust today not my best...keep pausing what's wrong with me!!! At one point I got distracted by someone in the class need to control this NOw. Actually felt nervous possibly my confidence problem coming back. Dialogue rolls off my Tongue everywhere except for the posture clinic I want it perfect word for word all the time. In the words of Ky (Canary Wharf advanced Teacher) "Get it together honey!" spoke to the teachers after and they said I just need to look at bodies try not to keep looking for the words in my head.

11.30pm finish I should be on 2nd floor or revising in bed although writing this dialogue whilst watching Entourage, you know in London I watch ALOT of TV here not even 30mins a day! So I deserve it. Entourage 12midnight everyday 90210 8pm Mondays and GUTTED Gossip girl 9pm Mondays!!!

Spoke to the parentals today back from their trip to Monte Carlo-Daddy gambled & Mummy shopped, she said she bought me a speacial present for when I get home hooray!!! Amazing incentive.

Finding I'm still taking sleeping tablets to drift off finding it hard sleeping with Alex even resorted to making a pillow Alex I can cuddle SAD I KNOW.

Dialogue is doing my head-in!!!

Only 2 weeks till dialogue is finished, then I can continue my life as an international Bikram Super Star!!!

Very good study day infact STAR PUPIL 12noon to 6pm revision now Cobra to Full Locust is all a blur, I've had enough!

From the advise of my fellow Yogi's Billi and purchased some Epsom Salts decided to give it a whirl although the box doesn't guide how much to use so I just whacked in a full cup filled the bath with boiling hot water and thought I was going to DIE, couldn't breath the steam was killing me. I was going to die in Radisson LAX naked!!! Phew I made it and body feels 100%

Billi & decided we'll join the Hollywood smile by purchasing some Extra Strong Teeth whitening strips - let's see how we get on! Ouch already hurt Billi within the first 20mins, gutted can't wait to get White gleaming teeth!

More revision with the girls...hmmmm maybe not Billi has decided to start her Bikram teacher training diary after purchasing a cute pink note book-we're only 5 weeks into training. Karima is actually trying to revise cobra with the Chicago Bulls Vs Miami Heat NBA game is playing. I on the other hand am writing this blog we are very focused cleary.

Surprise surprise

8am awesome class! Maggie from Melbourne taught INCREDIBLE always enjoy Saturday classes!

Santa Monica Beach revision time not without starting the day with Eggs Benedict at Shutters Coast restaurant! Feels like a genuine holiday. beach Tan and Dialogue time... This obviously turnt into EXCLUSIVE Lisa, Billi & Karima Yoga Photo Shoot!!!

Shopping time, usuual suspects Brandy Melville, Forever 21, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales & Steve Madden! Then home time! Absolutely shattered!!!!! Revised Sit up and Cobra sleep - best power nap ever! Although the girls was too sleepy to come out therefore Ambiya and I dined for 2. I decided I CAN SLEEP WHEN IM DEAD. Amazing Thai restaurant then stumbled into a live band performance, good night off just came home now 2.30am feel naughty but it's all worth it. Right?

Week 6 I AM READY!

Hardwork

Right today I thought I'd give myself a day of rest...no dialogue the sun is shining I can sunbathe without even looking at wind removing pose I'll do it Monday.
I THOUGHT WRONG
Basically today is double posture clinic so revision revision revision though out 12noon posture clinic.

Strange home sick mood today missing Alex loads it's so strange sleeping alone and it's now been a month so you'd think I would have got use to it but waking up alone is sad and kiss and cuddle when you need your partner is very much required when your sleepy and stressed. Also I speak to my everyday day in London, I literally tell her everything and obviously I don't want to worry her but I am in pain.

9pm posture clinic with Lisa Ingle from Texas - Awesome I wanted to deliver Wind Removing even though I only began revising it today. She gave the most inspiring talk when we leave here in 4 weeks we will be Bikram Yoga teachers, no one will understand what we have been through unless they have done it. She mentioned how everyday when she got up to go to teach she loved it and when a student says thank you at the end of class it makes teaching worth it, this is not a job it is practise which we will have forever. On my way out Lisa told me "Don't worry you are awesome!" this immediately made me teary so I ran up the stairs. Had a good cry with Billi I am soo thankful I have her here.

Over the half way hump

My body is in absolute bits, everything is in soo much pain woke up in the middle of the night to apply ointment on my knees and ankles they feel better today. 8am class with Emmy the 86 year old posture killer! "If she can do it so can you"

12noon lecture she corrected most of our Triangle postures - I never sit down low enough and never realised my chin had to go soo far back! anyways will continue to do it correctly for now on.

9pm posture clinic delivered an awesome Tree and Toe Stand! Praise helps soo much they made me teach the entire class and homework to deliver Wind removing like a lullaby ??? What ever that means.

Click click click!!!

LOVE TODAY !!!
Rocked 12 noon posture clinic was awesome "Standing Separate Leg Head to Knee Pose" my favourite posture...not but I delivered my best whoop! Loud Confident and I knew the dialogu verbatum.

5pm class was awesome Lisa Ingle from Texas - sit up to Ye Ha wicked! Then Savasana they played Bob Marley 3 little birds "Don't worry about a thing because every little thing is going to be OK" it was the first time every stayed in the room for a full 2 minutes.
Decided to actually revise postures - Billi, Karima and I didn't realise how much our bodies was aching. Our entire Bodies click in every part it's sick.

9pm posture clinic was good early night! Arrgghhh soo not ready cram session Tree & Toe Stand together. 11.30pm bed time now having slumber party/ revision in Billi's room!
Wish me luck for tomorrow

"Teach me how to Dougie"

I love the 8am class really starts me off abolishes the sleepiness and energises me for the day, I usually get up at 6am in London so 7.15am start to the day is actually alright.

Hhhhhmmmmmm distractions-Billi & I was showed a dance at Spot 5750 a few ago "teach me how to Dogie" what a awesome song and dance so instead of practising Triangle posture in break U TUBED tuition on it and learnt the basics. This resulted in a poor Triangle
Dialogue where I even flipped my hair! What is wrong with me!

9pm lecture Jeanne Heaton a Ex-heroin addict now turned Bikram Yoga teacher joined us. Please read this article and see for yourself
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/13/fashion/13Mirror.r

It brought everything back to perspective rather then living like a high school teenager wondering what time we'll get to bed tonight, Bikram Yoga has both superficial & spiritual benefits even though I don't have a life saving story, my reason is just as important, I am changing my life from Material Brat to someone who has substance and genuine love for something other then material. This is good enough for me. Thank you Bikram

Smooth Dialogue

Dilogue with little revision went surprisingly well, maybe the NO stressed helped!

8am class was fun they played Bob Dylan Young & Free - I think we all had a moment it was wonderful.

Anatomy test went well, multiple choice no problems go 91/100 that's an A right?

Late night lecture turnt into Bikram stand up comedy - American humour is soo different to British humour. Late night movie bed at 1am. Roll on training.

Wahhh No Spot 5750, No Universal Studios

The day Sensible decisions never thought it would happen!
No outtings just food shop for the week and severe revision, also a small nap too.

Billi and I have distracting ourselves away from revision to a fine art - e.g
"I think the sun is coming out? Let's sit by the pool and gossip"
"I miss listening to music let's plat Jessie J or Adele LOUD"
"Dialogue makes me sick, let's eat something"
And these distractions have no set time or anything specific that triggers it off they just happen! Therefore only one posture done whoops

The return to Pho Show for dinner-I think I've eaten we've eaten there at least 20 times now we need a loyalty card or something.

Fun without the alcohol!

Strong 8am class! All the girLs in the front, you really do feed off each others energy!

Spoke to home ground today Alex first we're missing each other loads but it's all a part of growing up, I think we'll be more tolerant of each other when I'm back. Arrgghh Mummy & Daddy won't answer where are they? Hhmmm Saturday night gym, dinner or ignoring me? MALOY! Spoke to me dearest friend catch up on all the gossip, possibly organising a welcome home party in Punk! FINALLY got through to Mummy packing for Monte Carlo tomorrow, they think their soo glamourous! They are! Soo nice to touch on home ground.

Shopping mall went to all the missing stores from last week...nice. Karima made purchase of a scooter after moving to a room down the hall to conserve energy. Hehehe

A 30minute revision session then getting ready for dinner. Pho Show is our number 1 hotspot at the moment the staff know us personally yummy! Then spontaneous session in Yen Karoake! No alcohol but fun all the same! Laughed soo much when poor Karima was scared senseless by the waiter singing in her ear...absa-fricking priceless!

Awesome night, more fun tomorrow!

Friday 13th...Unlucky for some

Totally forgot it was Friday 13th until writing this blog! Nuts way too busy obviously.
Sleepy sleepy after the late night, I think it took its toll on me as I am deeply missing Alex and home today. The thought of not seeing him for another 5 weeks made me burst out crying, poor Wayne spoke to me before Anatomy not sure what triggered it off. Everyone has been drifting too sleep in the last Anatomy class with Dr Preddy. Big test Monday, it's multiple choice so should be fine.

We all decided not to study dialogue a break before the weekend.

Mental note "NEVER WEAR SHORTS TO POSTURE CLINIC" standing separate leg stretching pose SHOULD NEVER BE DNE IN SHORTS the whole class can see everything.

Saturday tomorrow!

Back to School

Both Classes was incredible today as I was in the front row, I love being in front of the mirror it's awesome really helps my practise and I got to paradin around in my new Yoga outfits! bright coloured mini shorts and tiny bikini tops, not sure when I'll be able to wear this in London though???
Posture clinics was great too got an awesome Teacher with the best feedback. Sometimes when I get complements from people I just say thanks...not sure what to do with it add to my ego?
It still amazes me that there's a Japanese guy in my group who does the dialogue Verbatum (My new word I learnt here) his incredible and today literally made me shed a tear.
Anatomy test results 100%, I did learn something in Beauty School! Hooray

Week 4 all settled and the High School behaviour has commenced...
Let's see what the rest of the week has to offer...

Mondays are not cool ... established.

Right so not matter what country your in or what situation I have throughly established Mondays are just not cool.
Woke up after going to bed at 2am because of the feeling I was going to throw up all night finally after 20 minutes of half tortise position a 5 hour sleep just had to do.
Right side of my body is in agony need Epsom salts or Thai massage or a day off maybe?

Our day consisted of an Anatomy quiz which was multiple choice so not too bad which we marked in PM lecture - I think I got 30/30 (we all marked other people's at random).

After the 5pm yoga class Billi and I really considered missing PM lecture and watching Dancing with the stars drinking tea and laying in bed then doing make-up on Saturday luckily decided we'll save it for a Friday night or something more fun instead! Weekend in Vegas possibly I fricking wish.

Sunday revision with our crew!

Amazing we have a crew
Me, Billi, Ambiya, Maggie & Karima - Bad Ass Bitches, Bikrams Angels!

We decided to food shop and come home immediately for revision, this plan obviously did not happen! Whole foods is the most incredible food shop in the world, we shopped for hours! Food tasting and everything's organic...

Brunch at Marmalade Cafe yummy pancakes and full breakfast! Wish wish wish I could have a mimosa! Wahhhhhh then Mac Maggie got a full make over super hot! My new lip colour is Ruby Woo still have it on now at 11pm! Then revision didn't start until a much later 5pm whoops.

Study group sorted no invaiders please!

Karima brought an amazing sparking grape drink so we cheers over dinner and revised the Anatomy.

Week 4 almost at the half mark!

Girl Saturday

Strong 8am class my 33rd class in 21 days crazy!

Billi & I had lunch with Maggie Mayhem and Ambea then went shopping! I LOVE American shopping malls! I feel like I haven't spent money in days...oh wait I haven't.

Dialogue for 2 hours then possibly the best seafood lingine ever in a little Italian restaurant Manhattan Beach with another 2 Yogi's Karima & Danielle what a lovely evening of gossip about our boys and shopping, does make me miss my girls at home.
I'm starting to feel the NO ALCOHOL RULE though would have done ANYTHING for a glass of wine!

Nice stocked up on many Yoga pieces and got some work done sweet x

"With your smiling Happy Face"

Today has been great I'm really easing in with friends becoming a true character(myself) in my posture clinic group and feeling more comfortable with the study routine.

Rajashree taught an amazing class today - Strong and then her daughter came in with huge birthday cake what a wicked surprise for her!

I feel settled and can't believe week 3 is ending tomorrow and week 4 is approaching almost at the half way mark!

This weekend serious REVISION! NO MORE PARTY

Oh my right knee has been pinching from the weekend and spoke to the Bikram Doctor about it... at that moment I realised it was in fact NOT a Bikram injury by something which happened Sunday oh well, at least I know my practise is strong.

Poolside Revision

Right the dialogue is one thing but doing the posture clinics is another!

So homework

"Teach postures to actual moving bodies, interlock the words more"

Done more feedback

"Breath"

Although told I have awesome energy and an amazing commanding voice...is this because of the accent ??? Not too sure???

Stop looking at me I'm shy!

Well today was the day

Confidence back, strong Yoga classes and picked up my learning method

OH YEAH I LOVE MY BIKRAM LIFE

Sleepy oh so sleepy

My right knee is in pain, I'm sleepy although I'm totally powering through!
TRUE FIGHTER.
Missing home today and although had 2 very strong classes
Taught by Rajashree Bikrams wife WOW what complete elegance and grace.
I miss and appreciate everything I have in London.

No comment

This day has been #bagged binned and I'm pretending the day never happened.

Sunday Funday Spot 5750, Official LAST DAY

Right your probably thinking

"Is Lisa and Billi on a serious intense Yoga Boot Camp or are they just having a 9 weeks holiday in LA?"

I just want to say this will be one of my last blogs where FUN is involved. OK

Day started off doing boring preparation for the Yoga training this week food shopping...we shared a mini bus with a some other Yogi's
"Look at Adam's Camel isn't it amazing."
This is when I shouted out
"OMG you know someone with a PET CAMEL lemme SEE!"
Obviously in Bikram Yogi terms a Camel is in fact a YOGA POSTURE Duh LISA HONG!

Anyway went to a SWEEETTT Day party in the most happening joint I've ever been to "Spot 5750" look it up it's totally immense! Pool tables, shuffle board, and private poker table at the back with the most Awesome music! This party was in aid of the Agent X' departure from LA so this event was filled with Rappers, Singers, Media & Music people!
Well we all know what happened next ... YES once again Princesshongers thought she was hosting this EVENT! hilarious

Awesome party where Billi and I had set a leaving time of 10pm let's just say it didn't happen whoops !!!

Cousin Phoung & Ray

Awesome 8am class, I really think it's a mental thing because we all know we've got the weekend off our practise is strong.
Straight to Venice Beach loving the heat today and I'm meeting my cousin for lunch amazing. Venice Ale House for an immense Organic lunch just what I need sat in the sun all day. Good food, good weather and best of all amazing company LOVE catching up with family, my family are very important to me especially when they support the Bikram Yoga she even mentioned opening up a studio in Toronto AMAZING all the pieces to my puzzle are falling in place.
The day continued with a wicked night out Billi's mates Greg and Rob went to Hollywood wicked little place called kitchen 24 had a breakfast at 10.30pm then some light dancing in Hemingway. The decor was incredible typewriters covering an entire wall piles of books and book cases although a few strange people in there not cool. Very sleepy ready for a nice lie in tomorrow can't wait xoxo

Another Friday Night Off Whoop!

Morning class was hard keep feeling a severe pressure on my lungs like I've smoked a zillion cigarettes! Dialogue is scaring me now, everyone knows it and all Billi & I have done is lapped up the sun and had a good time. Class felt a bit unstructured today although was given the most amazing news Friday night off!!!! Made my 5pm practice immense!
Miss getting ready blowing drying my hair putting my makeup on LOVE IT called my dearest Nicola Lyiange whom lives in Hollywood and when we lived in London together had the most fabulous time in the world! Went to her fiancee restaurant Manhattan Beach the post Awesome food Awesome company and Awesome time Team Billi & Lisa have recruited Andrea from Singapore love her soo sweet.
Right bed 8am class and the weekend is

Half Moon Finito!

All 430 Students have delivered Half Moon today whoop whoop Sooo happy I could cry! They announced next week we shall be split into our groups and doing posture clinic and anatomy very excited!!! I'm such a geek! Bikram did his last lecture until the 11th now as he will be visiting Tokyo, I have informed my Big Bro hope he gets to attend a class or lecture! Although it's really expensive there £80 per class oh well.
Spoke to parentals today miss them Sooo much! They watched the Today show with a clear shot of me doing Standing Bow, my parents are my biggest fans and I am grateful for every bit of support they have given me. Also spoke to Alex seeing him makes me happy on Skype although I miss him the most at night wahhhhhhh. Oh well get on with it, Networking spoke to a Studio owner in Toronto today awesome!

Ghoush

Another sunny day of sunbathing by the pool lovely. The sleep is a joke last night watched Bollywood movie till 4am thanks although it did have a good story and they Actors and Actresses was beautiful. This evening lecture watched "Thats incredible" show footage of Bikrams Guru Ghosh and other Yogi's immense skills, elephants walking over them, bendy bodies, spears and other sharp objects pressing on eyeballs and loads a other amazing stuff. bedtime midnight awesome although out of choice certain suck ups are actually staying up watching More Bollywood Movies now "That's Incredible"

Team Billi & Lisa

Week 2 establishs just like school who will be friends and who will not. Billi & I have decided to keep the group with just the 2 and looking at potential members but for now we're cool. LA sun is finally out with force and ironically the Studio has cooled down a bit nice but may cause injuries.
Every break today has been by the pool, pretending to read dialogue must buckle down soon but for now relax and bask in the sun! Dinner was B-E-autiful today say the canteen and turnt our noses up at the hot stinking mess of people and decided to eat in the posh restaurant yummy pasta and wine WE FRICKING WISH sprite thank you.

Sickness Strikes

Billi is sick...Poor thing cold flu, cough and sore throat, as you may or may not know I am a MAJOR hypercondriact therefore I am sick also taking medication. The weirdest nose run occurred just before 5pm class yellow water like the lemon electrolyte drink I'm currently drinking is pouring out of my left nostrils woo panic over all gone, bag it bin it pretend it never happened and neither did this made up cold.

Tan time finally!

What an amazing feeling waking up to no class obviously still got up at 7am. Shower then observed my wardrobe oh what to wear? The realization of my wardrobe is rather shocking where did I think I was going? Not a Bikram course that's for sure, my wardrobe consists of an array of DVF dresses, pretty jumpsuits, crystal bodysuit and a PAIR OF LEATHER SHORTS! Oh dear where is my Sunday comfys?
Billi & I hit the shops for food for the week well planned out diet plan - hope it works. All done before 11am so time to hit the BEACH for TANNING TIME WHOOO! Venice beach awesome we went to a beautiful place for brunch the terrace yummy French toast my fave! We headed back to the hotel to seek the pool area where everyone was revising whoops we brought the iPod speakers and started listening to some tunes, disturbing the PEACE!
Dinner time ordered room service and now in bed watching a movie hope Bikram is kind to us this week ...doubt it.

Sun in Santa Monica

8am Class followed by freedom. Hit Venice Beach to try and soak up some LA sun rays and found out Santa Monica was within walking distance!!! Awesome What an adventure, Brunch in Coast Shutters Hotel nice blue and White beach hut decor very posh not sure if they appreciated the amount of skin Billi & I had out mmmmmmmmmm Eggs Benedict & fresh strawberry & orange best Breakfast by far. Laid on the beach listening to happening beats ... Phreeda Sharpe on You Tube, Myles Sanko, Adele and a bit of Aloe Blac. Started showing off some Yoga postures ouch We both finally did backward bending to the floor nice!
Shopping - Nordstrom, Steve Madden, Victorias Secret, Forever 21 and Kitson this is what I call a holiday actually I'm here on training sugar must remember that on the weekends!!! Billi and I are the most easily distracted individuals OH NO bad combo.
Santa Monica Broadway is beautiful street acts and buzzing vibe, when our shopping legs required a rest we went to a roof top bar called Xino what a beautiful view all ruined by a busy little bell boy how dare he get the confidence to speak to us anyways told him NEVER.
Feeling Lucky and grateful to be in such a beautiful city now.

The Sweet Taste Of FREEDOM

Soooooo sleepy woke up this morning thinking not knowing what day it was and it possibly time to go home. Bikram Class was strong this morning made me feel alive again YES this is all right - I should be here and this is the best thing I have done in my life...
Lecture today found out the best NEWS in the world NIGHT OFF Whoop whoop ! What to do What to do! 2nd Bikram Class Billi & I located ourselves in A VERY HOT AREA! BRAVE FEARLESS that's us. Awesome class we did the best ever in a heat which was mental. Got ready - OH how I love getting ready dressed up in a beautiful DVF with Wedges got to Billi's All done up wooooooooo got a Taxi to a happening bar Sushi and love thats all we needed Mwahhhh!
What Awesome Day Remembered FOREVER 1 class tomorrow then enjoying LA ! CAN NOT WAIT ! Love Billi shes my Bessy Yoga Mate!

Friendship, bonds and understanding people.

The delivery of Half Moon in front of Bikram & entire lecture hall is a wonderful process not just for Bikram to meet every individual student but the entire group to have a 5 minute insight to you without the formalities. This incredible experience has brought people here from every corner of the world from Australia, Japan, South Africa, and the list goes on all brought here for 9 weeks away from Husbands, wives children by our individual choice. 430 students the 39th Bikram teacher training course. We finally got to bed at 4am last night so 3 hours of sleep has surprisingly not affected my practise. Today I have thought clearly enjoyed my day with Billi organised what fun things we'll be doing on the weekend. I really am grateful we have each other this bond will remain forever, it's as if we've been friends for years luckily with the same sense of humour and same interests.
Today left the grounds of the hotel adventure for dinner, you could literally go the whole week without leaving your room and the Yoga halls intense. Before class a guy was playing the Piano incredible talent followed by another talent during class an American girl with the most beautiful opera voice makes you think of all the talents we have although chosen to take the Bikram journey instead. Good day although missing Alex loads now what a sap.

Fricking Sleep WTF

Right this second it is 1.42am and Billi & I have tried to manoeuvre the most comfortable sleeping situation in the lecture to watch Bollywood movies which commenced at 11.38pm take me take me now I've never missed home, Alex, My Family, My friends and my bed Soooooo much in my life.
Todays been rough I realised how MAC is one of my greatest companions without it I don't feel like a human although this whole experience waking up NO MAKE-UP is a real eye opener of how I don't need it, although it's something that just makes me feel better about myself.
Slept really bad last night woke up every hour therefore this resulted in practically sleeping in the afternoon lecture...
I can really see how the lack of sleep will break me soon it's a nasty thing we was told today "Stress is not real it is a reaction to a force based upon a perception."
At the moment is this all mind games? They constantly say don't fight the process but to me it's all a huge effort. This is a severe Bootcamp of nerves, perseverance pushing you to your limit. Billi and I feel like we're naughty school girls giggling in class and trying to make the most out of it although I hope tomorrow is a better day. 7.45am start Bikram Class please wish me luck.

Mamma me humbeee....

OMGesus when Billi and return to London we'll be size 0's for sure after an early morning Bikram class as if we had to eat sufficiently between having a shower and trying to memorize dialogue. Sun shinning and all I can think about is my PALE WHITE legs #notwinning. Mamma me humbeeeeee sitting in 4 hour lecture with my stomach eating itself wahhhhhhhhh. Next Bikram class was surprising fine probably because my focus was on my next meal...salad not exciting at all. Lecture 2 Billi & I successfully delivered Half Moon whoop whoop, Billis' dialogue was perfect mine not so much although he said I had a good voice ahhh yeah. 12midnight finish no Hindi movie tonight sleep. Once again instead of dialogue Billi & I are catching up on Gossip Girl!

1st Bikram Class ... Killer

Cloudy day in LA, not feeling guilty about doing lessons and 1st Bikram class at 5pm. Still not sure what group I'l be in and wheather or not Billi & I will be separated booooooooooo.
Bikram class 1 Brave arse Billi and & went straight to the front within sweating distance of Bikram...Good idea fearless, brave? None of the above infact STUPID...The heat was not normal nor was we. Billi was more worried about her purple bow in her hair and I couldn't stop thinking about doing laundry after class. All of a sudden announcement made this class will aired tonight across America on NBC gutted...I love how glamourous I look in class not... This class was definately the hardest yet dizzy nauseous and light headed by balancing series I wanted to leave the room although Billi kept me strong "Don't give up!"
LAUNDRY gutted so 1 washing machine 1 dryer between us wow this is going to be interesting so glad we have the night off to absorb this intense class day 1 and already felling the burn!

Registration & Day 1...

Wreaked, Hungover, literally OMG its like I DIED as Rachel Zoe would put it.....
Registration for the 39th Bikram Teacher Training with 430 students the largest EVER! 430 victims to talk at amazing hahaha although panicked and needed Alex so skyped him and had a freak out crying like a baby in desperate need of cuddle. Pulled myself together and went to 3pm orientation and pep-talk from Bikram Team awesome inspirational and really quite emotional.

The next 9 weeks is going to be hard with 8am starts to 12midnight earliest finish or could go onto 5am. I am promising myself 1 thing whatever I feel just feel it this is not just a physical test but a mental one...

Wild Animal HONG! and Billi the Dream team

3.45Am is not the time to Skype me Alex...so woken up early then back to bed, 8am got ready for adventures of Billi & Lisa...first destination
VENICE BEACH
Hot hot hot, el scorchio!!! Bikini on and ready to see Venice Beach amazing what a fabulous place, walked through the streets try tourist style catch the rays, Beach Some postures on the beams in muscle beach followed by Pinot Grigio at the rooftop bar ERwin hotel nice...again adding to the true fabuloucity that is me hahaha
Billi & I then decided 1 night out before the Bikram starts...good idea NO BAD idea...
Hollywood didn't know what had it! Dillions, Bar Marmont then the Den WTS! Cocktails wine Jagerbombs yes all I am a despicable YOGI and Animal! Came home early morning DAYLIGHT oh NOOOOOO walk of shame through the hotel in party dress heels and makeup from the night before...dodging all YOga people oh dear ! what mistake once again little Hong took it one step too FAR...

Getting to LA LA Land!

The day started with my average 6am wake up shower, make-up beautiful, Alex took me straight to Heathrow butterflies started. Baggage drop off then came the emotional bit saying goodbye to the most patient boyfriend in the world. I burst out crying and wouldn't let go SCARED and EMOTIONAL Alex told me I am perfect (Amazing). I held my head up and went through to duty free hoping CHANEL would make me happy...NO even though Daddy generously offered me CHANEL N.O 2 I was too sad to shop...yes folks SHOCKING!
Flight was perfect got to know Billi another not your average Yogi from Canary Wharf better and her supportive Father who also came for the first 3 days. Landed in LA LA Land and got settled room 817 my lucky number...not... Went to Manhattan Beach mooched around had amazing cocktails and Sushi Dinner yummy! My life in LA was starting well!