musing

A new breakthrough in my primary series practice: improved jump back.

It happened to suddenly. I can't remember whether it was the Monday practice or today, but I managed to lift up and swing my legs through. I used to not be able to do that. I am right now recalling what I used to do, but I can't. because the swinging back feels natural. I think I used to lift and somewhat scuffle back.

Although I am able to swing, I still don't have the strength to shoot my legs back, probably because I have no strength to lower my body after I swung my legs through. This morning, I tried it throughout the practice and I did all of the jump back effortlessly, just lift and swing, nothing heavy, nothing resisting. Its just amazing. I was amazed, and just wow.

My handstand hops are still horrible. Hips still not moving over shoulders. I think 90% of it is the fear. Sometimes I get it, and it feel wonderful the flight. But today I did not.

I held a half sirsasana, not pushing to keep my legs straight. it felt good , minimal weight on head, shoulders strong and engaged. My neck's not feeling too chuffed and I wonder if it's due to sirsasana or the Urdvha Dhanurasana I have been practicing, putting my head on the floor before I lift up.