I’m still doing yoga, and although I did miss one day
completely, I’ve been otherwise diligent about doing a full routine nearly
every day, or at least a couple of poses for relaxation at bedtime (like
reclining bound angle pose – the second my legs fall open, I feel all the
tension drain out of my body).
Like any good practice of inquiry, it’s brought up lots of
useful observations:
My muscles are pretty tight - this tightness hit me earlier
than ever before during November’s half-marathon. I want to increase my baseline running
fitness and flexibility so this distance starts to feel easier.
I hold my jaws tightly and clench my teeth nearly all of the
time, and I frequently find that my fists are clenched, even when I’m trying to
fall asleep. It’s difficult for me to
relax my neck when particular poses call for it.
I prefer starting the day with yoga, and want to play with
ways to gently wake up my body before beginning a routine.
A relaxing and rejuvenating series is great after a busy day
or a day spent sitting in front of the computer; a more active set like sun
salutations helps burn off excess stress-energy. It’s always worthwhile for me to practice
after work – especially when my mind is telling me I don’t have the time.
I want to learn more about the philosophy behind yoga and
the poses – right now it’s primarily a physical practice for me, but I know
there are deeper benefits. I’d like to try
a live class.
Sometimes I feel like I hit a pose just perfectly, and I
have no way to describe how that feels, other than right.
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