Thursday, August 14, 2008

Tova's hands and MSM addiction.

Yesterday practiced at home. Lots of crim - pinca, eka pada, dwi pada, yoga nidrasana, pasasana (which I can no longer bind on the left side). Brief flurry of work, then doctor's appointment (check-up, all good), and Tova's massage! She has magical hands, let me tell you. Aaah! Granted, I could do nothing anymore after that, but a lazy evening was more than welcomed.
Today's practice was usual Thursday sucky self, no surprise here. No energy left be the end of practice, could barely stand up from UD, handstand was shaky from pure exhaustion. Since I know now that this is a normal situation for Thursday, I am not even upset. It is also possible that my 103 Cal breakfast is just not sufficient, need to up it a little. Oh, and there is no MSM in the house! I can feel its absence in my muscles very clearly. MSM dependency.
OK, time to work. Happy Thursday! I hope your weather is as amazing as it is here, in DC.

11 comments:

Rebirth2017 said...

LOL Alfia!
You can never run out of MSM. I know if I do, practice is just not the same. I've upped even and feeling good!

Have a peaceful day!
Love,
ABY

alfia said...

I know, crazy, huh? I feel the urge to drop everything I am doing and go to the pharmacy right now. If this is not an addiction, I do not know what is then.
Have a great day, too! I am enjoying your kirtan immensely. :)

Anonymous said...

What is MSM?

Tova is magical. For reals. She is a healer.

I have to come visit you! Oh hell, I am just going to buy a ticket.

alfia said...

Hi, Anna:
Check it here:
MSM

I noticed that my muscles feel better and ache less when I take a teaspoon of MSM in the morning, before practice. Even though the benefits of it are disputed, it seems that it is at least harmless. I really feel it when I do not take, though.

Buy the ticket! The weather is absolutely amazing. We will be happy to have you here.

Boodiba said...

I should be taking MSMs.... Pft.

crankyhausfrau said...

Alfia, you are so sweet. thank you so very much for being my first guinea pig, i mean client, here :)
and it is amazingly beautiful here. i walked in between the shala and kids camp and was just so happy to be in the fresh air!

Rebirth2017 said...

MSM rocks!
I never practice without it :)

What it does in terms of my HHC training is reduce inflammation which is why it also works for people with allergies...and the added bonus, if you take enough, is that your hair and nails grow faster and faster!
Every yogi should try it.
When combined with supergreens, the results are truly less achy, more flexible and lots of energy!
There's a producted called Yogabody Naturals which is okay but I think higher amounts of each ingredient is what is making a difference for me.

Boodiba said...

Oddly enough I don't get all that achy most of the time now, but I have heard a lot about MSMs. I'm going to try taking some maybe for a month. See what happens.

Am working on my Ganda B.... must try not to flip out at the end...

Arturo said...

Hi Alfia
At least you know where or when you're weak. For me, it's usually Mondays. I usually don't practice on Mondays because I'm too sore from practice on Sunday.

But I find something opposed to what you mention. As the week progresses, I feel the practice gets stronger each day. Then it goes back to resetting itself with the rest on Saturday (when I don't go to a crim class.)

hugs
Arturo

alfia said...

This is interesting, Arturo. I thinks this reflects the major differences in our practices. I am flexible, but weak, so as the week progresses, I am getting not only tired, but also "overstretched". In your case, since you are strong, the progression of the week brings you more flexibility, while you are not getting quite as tired. Do you agree?

ashtanga en cevennes said...

Alifa! Good morning. I followed your link to find out about MSM. Sounds worth a try...

Happy Saturday dear.

 

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