Restorative Monday

I realized that I am slowly embracing the yoga in my life - beyond the physical aspect. Yoga used to be a workout for me. I would get frustrated if I didn't sweat or ache from yoga. But now after reading into it for some time, yoga is much more than just asanas.

Yesterday was supposed to be my primary monday. But I had 6 injections done - for my overseas posting - and both my arms were achy and sore like the muscles are torn or something. Came back with no mood to even do primary, but my body was itching for some yoga.

So I listened to my body instead and worked on simple poses. Of course, this means I'd go to poses that I love - mainly the half moon pose (getting so much better in this I just cant believe it!) some warrior 1 and 2, Utkattasana, wall squat for leg strengthener. Then move on to my backbending sequence. Sphinx, Crocodile (for upper back), cobra.

I am now going to focus on opening my upper back as opposed to my lower back which will get work form wheel, etc. It's my thoracic spine that is stiff. I did the chair upper back pose and man, that was intense. But I believe I've improved a bit.