Detoxification

(N) The process of removing toxic substances or qualities. 

Ninety minutes of heat, humidity, strength and flexibility. 

Every portion of your body is tested; every muscle and every fucking part of your mind is focused. 

Ninety minutes of open eyed meditation.

Don't even blink your eyes. 

One official water break. 

Stay in the room. 

Don't think - focus. 

Breathe normally. 

Concentrate - meditate. 

See your own eyes in the mirror. 

Connect with the pain and let it go. 

Push yourself.

Challenge yourself. 

Move yourself. 

Detoxification 

The process of removing toxic substances or qualities. 

Ninety minutes of sweat. Every pore opening up and every gland releasing the salt from your last meal, the smoke, the caffeine, the pain, sadness, heaviness, regret, desperation, loneliness, discomfort, confusion, rejection, worthlessness, self doubt, body image issues, heartbreak, grief, ugliness, frustration, anger, hatred and disappointment.  

Savasana...dead body pose. This is where the healing begins. This is when you refuel. This is where you practice complete and utter stillness. You let your body drip and your heartbeat returns to normal. You keep your eyes open and see things differently. You face your palms up and receive. Your feet fall open and relax to the floor. Your breathing is all you need to focus on. Don't wipe the sweat. Don't adjust. Don't fidget. 

You walked into this room for a reason. You stayed in this room for a better one. 

We don't know exactly what happens inside a chrysalis but the transformation is certain. This is no different. 

I walk into this room as one person and I walk out a different one. 

Proud. Beautiful. Stronger. Absolute. 

This is why