Oh goodness, I had to check my own blog to see what day I was up to. I have cracked the 200 mark on people reading this blog...who the hell is reading this? but Im glad there are readers...theres one special person in Malaysia so hello to you. Rest are from USA, Japan, Germany and South Korea - Hello to all my readers!!
Tonights class was amazing...hardly felt the heat but was dripping sweat in second set of Pranayama. I find myself really focusing harder in the mirror now and can easily go a whole class with no water.
Jodi completed her 30 day challenge today! WELL DONE JODZ, you are amazing. What an accomplishment! I remember when I met her she was on day 6 and in just a short amount of time she is just non stop smiling - so good to see!
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| Well Done Miss Jodi! |
Ohhhh Camel....I love you! For second set I decided to really concentrate on pushing my chest to the ceiling and then Seema asks us to hold it for as long as we could and at that point I went into the most relaxing breath - my eyes were dead still, chest up, hips forward, palms gripping my heals and it was just a moment I felt comfortable in the posture. Ohh I want to do that again! Thank goodness for second set!
Half Tortoise Pose - Ardha Khurmasana - If you watch this video that is linked here << you can see how the posture is done. There is a common mistake that people will just fall right into this posture. The key is to look up chin up at yourself in the mirror (like we do in standing separate stretching pose) and go down slowly until our forehead touches then our hands touch with only the pinkies on the ground as we stretch out. I will admit I used to actually just "chillout" during this posture but now I actively lengthen my back, strengthen my arms and tighten my core and push my butt down into my heels. Now I can feel it all over and can finally appreciate what this posture can do for you.
One guy at work today said he could never come to hot yoga because he isn't flexible enough - for anyone who thinks the same...DONT THINK THAT! When I started I was useless, I could touch my toes but that was it. This yoga pushes your body pass any limitations and you end up finding your self with a stronger mind and doing postures you never dreamt of doing. It is for anyone and everyone. I am very passionate about this yoga mainly cause I have noticed in myself what it has done for me and you cant blame for me wanting to share it with everyone I know.
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| Handstand February with Regi Seema and Roberta (I forgot to tuck my butt in) |
Not long now until I am in Melbourne and Avalon - I am so excited.
Until tomorrow x
ALix x
