Several massages, being cautious in my practice and just generally taking it easy made my aversion to all things ashtanga subside a little. I somewhat re-acquired the enthusiasm for practice, though I still can't manage more than a three day Mysore week.
So while I was away:
1) Attended Simon Park's workshops at Flow yoga. Super-nice person, fun and challenging flows, I got some progress going in my handstands. I was happy but a little surprised at my lack of stamina. I think that vinyasa classes that I teach are just as challenging, but then again, I teach them, not do them. Note to self - add some cardio, Saturdays perhaps?
2) Kapotasana is a little better. My back is no longer shocked after it, and backbends are just fine. I would say that UD became better because of kapotasana. But I still can't stand up from kapotasana B. David thinks it is purely psychological (it took me forever to learn to stand up from UD). But I think it is my alleged lack of psoas minor. A girl can blame her ashtanga problems on anatomical deficiencies, right? It is a basic human right.
3) Had an energy correcting session with a shaman-in-training. Do not ask.
4) Am excited but also dreading upcoming immunology teaching starting this January.
5) Nearly all the weight that I lost with such difficulty this year came back. Makes me sad. Can't bind supta kurmasana on my own. Can't bind wrist in Mari C, D and pasasana. Somebody, please slap me.
I am going to read your blogs now. Ciao!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
I like ashtanga again. I think.
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4 comments:
Aw, I hear ya, girl! I'm going through a rough spot with my practice too.
You'll bounce back (we both will)! Keep smiling :-)
Hi, Kai:
If anybody will bouce back for sure - it will be you. Your determingation always inspired me.
Thank you for your support, darling! :)
"3) Had an energy correcting session with a shaman-in-training. Do not ask." You are funny!
Ashtanga, vinyasa, it's all just shapes we make with our bodies. Do what moves you, when it moves you.
P.S., of course a girl can blame ashtanga problems on anatomical deficiencies. My arms are still too short for laghuvadrasana. Not that I care anymore, but they are!
Hi, Anna! Good to hear from you, :)
My arms are way too short, too. Especially for jumpbacks. But I am at peace with that now. For now.
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