– David asked me yesterday. Yes. Well, not exactly smoke, but I do take a bathroom break before the dropbacks. It is just the right amount of time – to walk there and back, breathing slowly; it helps to restore some of my energy. As a result, the dropbacks became practically effortless.
Not today, though. In spite of my pitiful record of attendance, I got the dreaded pose – kapotasana. My fear was well grounded - what a shock for the system! I did reach for the feet, but my back was not grateful. The bathroom break restored some of the feeling of well-being, but not enough even to contemplate the drop-backs. Oh, well.
Other news – we moved this weekend. I love my new apartment. Everything is still in boxes, my furniture looks pitiful (all of it is not just second, but third or fourth hand), but it feels right. The tree in front of all our windows is beautiful, the neighbors are friendly, and we already have internet, phone and cable installed. Hopefully I will settle into the routine after a month of madness.
Great day to you all!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Do you go for a smoke before your backbends?
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This is a riot. I am in the process of breaking my "smoking habit" these days! Yes, the break is quite useful -- for body, but mostly for mind. Not a bad thing, though perhaps not something to keep forever... :-)
Hi, Karen:
You are right, this is not the worst habit to have. I am hoping to build up stamina eventually, but so far, I am weak...
Also, I agree that it might be just in the head - that need for a break. My head strongly disagrees, though. :)
hi Alfia
i must "smoke" a lot, about 3 times during the standing sequences and once before the finishing poses. that's because the restroom is next door. when in the shala, i used to go after standing poses, before sitting poses. how nice you're enjoying your new place.
hugs,
Arturo
oh i can't wait to see your new place!! pictures please!!
Hi Alfia!!
It's been a long time since I visited here and I'm so happy to read that you're in a new house! That's so exciting. I want to see photos too!
This post made me laugh. I started Ashtanga with a teacher who gave the super evil eye if anyone left for a break, so I was taught it's not a good idea. I don't think I took a bathroom break in the first 5 years of my practice. The first time I did, I remember feeling like I was really, really getting away with something. I rarely take breaks, but just because I don't even think to do it (since I was scared straight by my first teacher!)
Like most things, it's a habit. It might not feel like it, but it's just a way to fuss around like anything else. I have my ways of fussing, trust me.
Arturo- you're cracking me up. You might want to limit your liquid intake a few hours before practice! ha ha!!
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