Practice #2- Evolution Power Yoga with Jackie
Whew! That was better. Still brutal, but better, mostly because when I was about to hit a dizzy wall while getting myself into Standing Eagle, I closed my eyes and pushed through. Probably not my best eagle ever, but it got me through, and I didn't break down for the rest of the session. Hooray! I don't know if it was the teacher, the time of day, or just that it wasn't my first practice after the holidays, but I felt much more connected to the practice overall today. It can be discouraging to struggle with binds and things I once was able to do, but I'm just going to keep practicing, practicing, practicing!
Highs: Flipped the dog! Just like riding a bike.
Lows: Still having a lot of weak-jointed burning in extended warrior series', and what a slippery mat! No comfort in down dog.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
The Worst It Will Be All Year- Yes?
Practice #1- Evolution Power Yoga with Marcy
Today's class was almost 2 hours, and I think I ran the gamut of emotions from empowered, to distracted, to brittle, weak, nauseous, faint..... you can see the direction this is going in. If I'm being very honest with myself, I spent 15-20% of this class in child's pose. I did try to get up on my feet again several times, but each time it was a great effort just to stand in Tadasana. I could feel blood in my ears and I couldn't focus my vision in front of me. I definitely think if I had tried to push through with the balance series, I would have fainted. I actually faltered in my resolve on my very first day down there on the floor, and thought how unhappy I was and how easy it would be to quit before I really get going. I will give myself credit for the day- I did push through and participate as much as I could- but I am hoping this is the worst practice I will have this year.
Of course, because this is the bakanasana blog, we did try Crow Pose today- no success, but it's only day one, right?
Highs: made an effort to keep soft knees at all times
Lows: wrists KILLED me- could barely support plank at all byt he end of the class.
Today's class was almost 2 hours, and I think I ran the gamut of emotions from empowered, to distracted, to brittle, weak, nauseous, faint..... you can see the direction this is going in. If I'm being very honest with myself, I spent 15-20% of this class in child's pose. I did try to get up on my feet again several times, but each time it was a great effort just to stand in Tadasana. I could feel blood in my ears and I couldn't focus my vision in front of me. I definitely think if I had tried to push through with the balance series, I would have fainted. I actually faltered in my resolve on my very first day down there on the floor, and thought how unhappy I was and how easy it would be to quit before I really get going. I will give myself credit for the day- I did push through and participate as much as I could- but I am hoping this is the worst practice I will have this year.
Of course, because this is the bakanasana blog, we did try Crow Pose today- no success, but it's only day one, right?
Highs: made an effort to keep soft knees at all times
Lows: wrists KILLED me- could barely support plank at all byt he end of the class.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Day One.
I am hereby resolving to practice yoga at least one time per week for the 52 weeks of 2011. A week begins on a Sunday, and missed practice cannot be "made up" or compensated for the following week. One practice must last at least 30 minutes and have a reasonable amount of flow (no snack breaks). Every 10 sessions will earn the cost of a private lesson in order to monitor my progress and maintain healthy practice. My pose-specific goals include Bakanasana (Crow/Crane Pose) and Sirsasana (Head Stand). My overall goals include improving strength and alignment, especially in the lower body, and becoming more physically conscious. It would also be nice to lose 15 pounds. I would like to commit to something reasonable that will improve my life both physically and mentally, and I hope this record will serve as a means of holding myself accountable for this commitment. I haven't decided if I'm going to let anyone know about it yet.
Let's see what 52+ sessions of Yoga in 2011 will have on my life.....
Let's see what 52+ sessions of Yoga in 2011 will have on my life.....
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