60 minutes - ashtanga modified primary
my practice today is the best one yet. i had a whole hour (M took the girls to the grocery) and i figured after more than 2 weeks of daily practice my body would be ready for a proper class. i've been telling myself to stick with beginner classes and level 1 ability because i've been away for so long.
today felt like coming home. i knew the pattern and my body remembers the poses. i didn't have to watch the instructor, i could finally just follow my breath and move through.
she did about half of the primary series, but in an hour it was still a serious practice. i feel strong and i feel tired. i forgot how much one goes from a seated pose back through plank, updog and downdog. today is the first time i've been able to *almost* jump through.
i wish i could do a practice like this more often, but finding an hour is challenging. however, tomorrow is my birthday and i feel like this gives me license to ask for a little extra time.
this is also the first time i've felt really calm after practicing. i don't feel distracted. i don't feel in a hurry.
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