Posting this a little late after my class last night, but I was busy watching High School Musical 3. (Sidebar: As a near 27-year-old, I’m not ashamed to say that one day I hope our paths cross. He’s not THAT much younger than me). Anyway, I digress.
Last nig
ht’s class was pretty challenging. Not just trying to leave work at a relatively decent hour to navigate the traffic up to the North Austin studio, but my balance was pretty much non-existent. I couldn’t even hold it during one of my best postures, Eagle Pose (seen here).
There were some breakthroughs though. It was my first class since the injury where I didn’t tape my foot (didn’t have enough time before the class started). Surprisingly, it felt better than when my foot WAS taped. So I can happily throw that away.
I also had a breakthrough on some of my postures. I was able to finally straighten out my legs during Standing Separate Leg Stretching Pose (seen here) and actually get within inches of touching my head to the floor – something I used to be able to do when I practiced more frequently. Surprising, since I’ve been blessed with absurdly tight hamstrings.
I’m starting to get a bit less bitter about not being able to run. Taking on this challenge has really given me a purpose during this time. Also, it’s making my core and upper body a lot stronger – two areas I sadly neglect when all I concentrate on is running.
When all is said and done, hopefully I can continue to supplement my running with yoga (either three days running three days yoga, or four running, two yoga). I forgot how valuable I found it.
