Charlie told me that when he was in training he would always tell a joke before he presented a posture in the posture clinic, so I decided, since it is unlike me to do so, I should try to get a little 'huh yuk' out of my captive audience of 300+. "Keep a nice, tight grip. Don't lose the grip" is everywhere in the dialoge. Bikram had been making jokes about this, "You know why Western women can't keep their men?! They don't grip tight! That and you can't cook!" So that was my joke angle.
(Me explaining myself to Mr. Bikram Choudhury)
It had been a long afternoon, and finally it was my turn to go. I get up on stage, look at Bikram sitting on his plush throne, and say "Hi, I'm Jennifer Warren, and I'm from Northampton, Massachusetts, where I own a studio." He looks through me. He doesn't blink. He doesn't question me (there's no way I can own a Bikram studio and not be a certified teacher). He is obviously not listening to me. I look at him an say "You're supposed to ask me how I own a studio already!" He snaps out of it and questions me. "Technically my boyfriend owns the studio........ but I grip tight, so what's his is mine, right? AND I can cook!" Thank goodness I got a laugh from my fellow trainees; Bikram didn't even crack a smile. He said "Your boyfriend, he do training?" Me, "Yes, Charlie Hubbard ..... (blank look from Bikram).... fireman". Bikram "Yes, I think I know who this is."
So I proceed to deliver the posture, and I did a good job of it.
(Clenched fist emphasizing "No gap between biceps/arms and ears")
What was my feedback from Bikram?
"I think fireman do good job"
And then he dismissed us. Oh well, I'll take it.
And thanks to Shannon! She was sweet enough to take the pictures for me!!
Hahahaha... oh poor Jen, way to catch Bikram being TOTALLY zoned out. I guess you can only pay attention to so many half moons. But that is cute, and so is his answer. :) Juliana
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