so I started my home practice late - at 530pm. but I find that I am enjoying more of this discovery of yoga without the urgency to try hard poses. In a way, this neck injury teaches me to be more patient and open to other important things in practicing yoga. I now have a reason to not overachieve myself.
I did the 5 Surya Namaskara A and B, standing postures, seated:
up until Kukkutasana, then Baddha Konasana, Upavista Konasana. I did bridge for the wheel and a shoulder stand and Plough pose. To build strength of upper back and shoulders I did Dolphin pose.
I nailed Bhujapidasana today. I just reminded my mind about the mechanics - lift butt up and swing head (gently!) down. It worked. I was estatic inside. But I couldn't build the strength to lift up from it just yet.
My Kurmasana is flatter - the knees. Yay!
The jump back and jumpthroughs were sketchy, but getting there. I am enjoying the process of nailing it, instead of obsessing when it will happen. I am also enjoying the breathing in and out, of focusing and maintaining my balance. I find that my yoga practice is more relaxing this way. My left knee is starting to hurt more and more... I find that worrying.
I love the Tolasana pose. I find that it is a great pose to end before the relaxing Savasana. I like to challenge myself by lifting my butt up higher and really working on my bandhas. I also am starting to enjoy the Parsvottasana. It used to be hard but now I find it to be easier.
Practice, practice, practice and all is coming!
