When doing this much yoga you start to work on the little things. When you first go to a yoga class the teacher says all these things that make no sense “tuck your tailbone” or “square the hips” “rotate the inner thighs” among other micro adjustments. At this point these minor after thoughts are key to moving my practice forward, getting my alignment straight and to avoiding injuries. I am working on my Bakasana (pictured) and in balancing with stability, eventually getting my arms straight and possibly by the end of these 40 days either being able to shoot back into a plank or even straightening one leg for Eka Pada Galavasana (Flying Crow). Namaste.
Day 18 - Eager
As I had mentioned before, this week I am stepping up my classes to more vigorous workouts and I find myself really looking forward to them. Last night I went to a class at Stanyan only to hear that the regular teacher was sick. The last-minute sub regularly teaches a slower paced class. I was disappointed, but instead of sulking I jumped back into my car, another eager yogi in tow, and raced to the Castro studio for their Vinyasa class held at the same time. Yoga Tree Castro’s schedule is predominately vinyasa classes and if you are ever looking for advanced level classes, that’s the place to go. The room is bigger than any yoga room I have ever been in, I was told once the capacity is around 140. I have found it to be a less personal experience for that reason but in a good class you can feel the crowded room flowing and breathing together, and it feels like being in an ashram. The heaven’s shined on us and a parking spot opened just as I approached, we made it just in time. It happened really fast and once I settled into my first down dog I thought to myself “What just happened??? Did I really just chase what I thought would be a better workout?" I guess it’s a zone, and I am in it. Going to yoga has become the highlight of my day. I look forward to stretching, practicing those poses, and sweating. I know it sounds gross but it is so cold in San Francisco right now that feeling that kind of heat feels SO good.
When doing this much yoga you start to work on the little things. When you first go to a yoga class the teacher says all these things that make no sense “tuck your tailbone” or “square the hips” “rotate the inner thighs” among other micro adjustments. At this point these minor after thoughts are key to moving my practice forward, getting my alignment straight and to avoiding injuries. I am working on my Bakasana (pictured) and in balancing with stability, eventually getting my arms straight and possibly by the end of these 40 days either being able to shoot back into a plank or even straightening one leg for Eka Pada Galavasana (Flying Crow). Namaste.
When doing this much yoga you start to work on the little things. When you first go to a yoga class the teacher says all these things that make no sense “tuck your tailbone” or “square the hips” “rotate the inner thighs” among other micro adjustments. At this point these minor after thoughts are key to moving my practice forward, getting my alignment straight and to avoiding injuries. I am working on my Bakasana (pictured) and in balancing with stability, eventually getting my arms straight and possibly by the end of these 40 days either being able to shoot back into a plank or even straightening one leg for Eka Pada Galavasana (Flying Crow). Namaste.
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