Last Saturday I went for 2 classes. The first was a gentle hatha class that incorporates breathing, gentle stretching exercises and tons of intention settings and self affirmations. I was in an upset mode when I arrived; and the teacher's gentle undulating voice and tone and made me feel like the sadness was washing all over me like waves and water. There is nothing I can do but except that this is what is happening in my life. I have to acknowledge this sadness, and think on how I want to deal with this. I need to evaluate why this upsets me so much. The asanas were simple; table, purvottasana, gentle downward dog against the wall. She had me in an assisted handstand. But at the end it was just sitting against the wall and it went for long minutes and I just felt sad, so sad. I felt like crying.
The second class was fun. As usual it was Birds of Paradise and Reverse Birds of Paradise, which I love! Love it as much as Half Moon Pose. I love the balancing aspect of it. I noticed how much better I am at standing and balancing pose, that even when I stumble my foot manages to root my whole self steadily again. The triple chaturanggas dont even hurt at all now, and it feels so easy to do!
I also did eka raja pada kapotasana! my other hand barely managed to grasp my foot but it held... even for a few seconds. You need to have a really warmed up back for this. We started with mermaid's pose. I could do tripod but not the headstand variation.
I woke up today with my whole body aching. My uppder back!! and butt and abs. Ohh the agony... the pleasure.
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