No roaches last night

I'm happy to report last night was roach-free.
Practice this morning was good, but not as intense as yesterday. Yesterday after class I felt like I'd been in a car accident, but the good kind--I didn't know where I was, or what just happened to me and my whole body was shaking.
I think one of the nice things about being here is the energy in the shala and the extra incentive to really push yourself. These are not things one needs to come here to find, necessarily, but it helps.
The side of my right knee hurt today and I didn't do Mari B on that side. It really feels like I opened something up, as opposed to having torn a ligament or something. It's already feeling better, aided by the application of copious amounts of tiger balm. It's weird to see how far my knee has dropped when I sit cross-legged--there's a pronounced difference. I spent 10 days at the ashram sitting cross-legged on the floor, with a lot of pressure on my right foot, which would always fall asleep. That pressure has been mostly alleviated.
Sharath adjusted me in several poses again this morning--someone commented to me about it after class. I appreciate the help. He helped me in utthita hasta padangusthasana again. He's holding my leg up so I can get my nose to my knee. I' m flexible enough to do this, but not strong enough. When he let my leg go to balance with it out in front of me, I was able to hold my leg much higher than I ever have before. I think it helps to start out higher. Sharath let go of my leg and then wiped his hand on my pants, saying "sweat," while making a little face. It's pouring out of me. I can't help it, I'm my father's daughter.
He also helped me bind in ardha baddha padma paschimatanasana again. My arm and my left leg are flexible enough to accomplish the bind easily, but I can't seem to get my arm around to grab my toe without assistance. I'll keep exploring.
I ran into the girl I met on the train from Rishikesh to Delhi (did I mention I met her?? not sure) in class today. She introduced me to some other people and invited me to have dinner with them. I think without a social scene, there's not much to do here other than yoga in the morning. We'll find out. From listening to people, it seems like most of the people here are yoga instructors.
It rained really hard last night. The monsoon may be here early.
There's a woman here who makes really beautiful yoga mat bags with different stuff embroidered on them. I posted some pictures today and included photos of what she makes, so if anyone wants one, let me know and I can ask her to make it in a particular color/style/design, even to put your name on it! They're about $12. I'm becoming an importer/exporter, just like George Costanza.
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/laurenemilywinter27
I just had lunch at a lady's house--lots of people in the area are capitalizing on the presence of so many yoga students. I am capitalizing on the delicious food this lady cooks for lunch.
Tomorrow's a rest day. I'm glad I'll have a day to lay off my knee and see how it feels on Sunday.
Sitting here at the computer, waiting for my photos to upload, I'm compelled to tell you about an untalked about source of embarrassment: the sweaty behind. It's so hot and you sit in a chair for a long time and end up soaking through your pants. One more burden I have to bear. Sigh.