Allison Lael

You are probably wondering where the rest of my Thailand trip went... Yoga training got real my second week there. It was intense and although I did write about my second week, I couldn't find the courage to post it.. I am afraid to be vulnerable. To be seen from the eyes of others, to be judged and criticized. It is a terrifying thing to feel this way and  I'm ready to face my fears and be courageous.  So this is me. Taking a courageous step into a world unknown. To be brave and put my opinion out there. Because as Elizabeth Gilbert said in her book "Big Magic".. "No one is paying attention anyways."  So here is my blog from my second week of training. And like I stated in the blog.. I'm not looking for comments or to make you believe this information I've gathered.  This is for me and the hope I have to make a difference.  This week has been beyond difficult physically, mentally and emotionally.  We have learned so much.. so much more ...

Chiang Mai, Thailand  Yoga Teacher Training 200 hr July 8-16th. We landed in to Chiang Mai on Saturday around 1:30pm and went straight to get an hour massage. After almost 40 hrs of travel, you would this too for only 200bht (about $6 U.S.). No way can you get that good of a deal back home (Washington, you usually pay around 100/hr)!  I've had my fare share of massages, especially these last 3 months with my sciatica and let me tell you that the Thai massage I got here in Chiang Mai has been my favorite . They completely work through your entire body pulling and stretching out your muscles and working out all the kinks so wonderfully!  Then off to get some vegetarian thai food! YUMM!! We found this cute little restaurant down a smaller street, decorated with lively lush plants all around the outside.  I ordered a ginger fried tofu dish and it was absolutely  scrumptious. This only cost 60bht which comes out to about $2 U.S.  The next thing we w...

I know it sounds so cliche but it makes me want to scream, " THIS IS ME "!! I'm finally at a place in my life where I am beyond happy , incredibly happy , so happy I never thought I could live this happy of a life. Not only am I in the most incredible relationship I've ever been in and have a partner in life who gives me everything I need and more, I've also found something that gets me excited to wake up every morning and be my best self . Something that uplifts me everyday and tells me I AM WORTHY . Something that keeps me in check to stay healthy and fit, to stay conscious and careful, to listen and be patient. THIS IS YOGA. I have been a yogini for over 8 years, I would say. But something was holding me back to live yoga to the fullest . My life style . My life was a bit chaotic and I liked it that way, at the time. It was fun going out with friends to bars and clubs and dancing our asses off, it was fun to be lazy and watch endless amounts of televisio...