I am pooped.
Again I sat out many postures. I held back and had energy to spare by the end of class- which was cool because I 'saw' a little progress in Janushirasana with Paschimotthanasana (Head to Knee Pose). That came out of left field because I HATE that one. My body does NOT like to bend forward in that way.
Stomach Savasana (Dead body pose) was divine. I let my body sink into the floor for the full spine strengthening series (all about the healing today). The heat felt so peaceful and healthy. I just lay their and let my sore spine soak it up.
Dandayamana-Bibhaktapada-Janushirasana (Standing Separate Leg Head to Knee Pose ) was amazing. With all of my reserved strength, I was able to really dig deep in that one.
Showing posts with label Savasana. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Savasana. Show all posts
7/02/2010
Organic
I am so much more flexible later in the day. Today was amazing and inspiring. I was actually able to get lock my knees during Pada- Hastasana. I did not experience the same stiffness in my back I had a beautiful meditation during class. As my thoughts ran, I was able to seperate myself from them. Looking at them like a highway which I could exit at anytime I wanted. It was a beautiful peaceful feeling as I began to explore the idea further in each Savasana as class progressed.
I felt like a pod, a little leaf attached to the tree of life. The tree being busy with thoughts and ideas. It is full of fast life with time unforgiving. Assuming we are all like the leafs on a tree taking rooted energy from the solid foundation of the tree and giving sunlight and energy good and bad back to the tree of life. I realize most people have no filters and many don't appreciate the power they have to give. I usually don't, or if I do- I don't have the confidence to act.
I meditated on the idea that I can control what I give back to the tree of life. I decided that, with this new awareness of my thoughts I will try to only give back positive and nutrient rich thoughts/energy. I know- I sound a little 'out there' and maybe a little cliche with the tree of life mumbo jumbo- but what a beautiful and comforting thought!!! What a safe warm feeling to be a beautiful green leaf, healthy enough to meet the sun each day. I am attached to this beautiful tree in all the seasons of my life. How beautiful is this yoga that inspires me to be conscious of my mind/body and my roll in this life.
A grown woman broke down in class today. She was crying. Our instructor asked her if she was ok- she said no. She stayed in the room.
6/24/2010
Yoga is a treasure chest
Class flew by today. I never thought I would say that.. but it actually went very quickly. I was convinced our instructor was cutting postures short but nope.. I think this is similar to how sometimes the room seems hotter <-- it's all relative.
Something completely beautiful happened today during the floor series. During a Savasana on my back I was feeling really hot. An oppressive kind of heat that is sharp. The heat changes all the time but sometimes it feels like fire. So I said, I am not leaving the room- what is that I want to accomplish by leaving the room when it gets hot- because last time I left- the air outside was not that satisfying. Yeah the cold water was fantastic but why do I keep getting so over heated.
The fire I felt must be coming from a different place other than the various heaters and humidifiers and vents. Realization- what I craved was movement. Energy created through movement and change. This was the sensation of heat. My body making my mind aware that all the change I needed lie within.
At this time, I visualized myself moving the blood in my body up and down each limb- taking extra care to stimulate blood flow in the knee joints. Going with the flow but still taking control- all in my mind I did this to my body. Then Savasana was over and I was excited by my newfound meditation. A sense of uncertainty came to me a couple of Savasana (is that supposed to be plural?) later when I attempted to do the same thing to my head.. so instead I focused on the blood flowing to the rhythm of my breath. Far out ;)
We get so greedy with our energy constantly moving all day and not paying attention to the gazillion of changes happening inside. This is why I love yoga, it is like a treasure chest.
Something completely beautiful happened today during the floor series. During a Savasana on my back I was feeling really hot. An oppressive kind of heat that is sharp. The heat changes all the time but sometimes it feels like fire. So I said, I am not leaving the room- what is that I want to accomplish by leaving the room when it gets hot- because last time I left- the air outside was not that satisfying. Yeah the cold water was fantastic but why do I keep getting so over heated.
The fire I felt must be coming from a different place other than the various heaters and humidifiers and vents. Realization- what I craved was movement. Energy created through movement and change. This was the sensation of heat. My body making my mind aware that all the change I needed lie within.
At this time, I visualized myself moving the blood in my body up and down each limb- taking extra care to stimulate blood flow in the knee joints. Going with the flow but still taking control- all in my mind I did this to my body. Then Savasana was over and I was excited by my newfound meditation. A sense of uncertainty came to me a couple of Savasana (is that supposed to be plural?) later when I attempted to do the same thing to my head.. so instead I focused on the blood flowing to the rhythm of my breath. Far out ;)
We get so greedy with our energy constantly moving all day and not paying attention to the gazillion of changes happening inside. This is why I love yoga, it is like a treasure chest.
5/04/2010
Patience
Today was hot and challenging and amazing. It is my second day at a new studio and the instructor said that the room temperature stays the same, it is our bodies that change making it feel hotter or colder. I disagree with that statement. The beginning of class got my heart racing like it never has before and half of the class was sitting down on their mat by Garurasana (Eagle Pose).
It was a really special class today because my Best Friend decided to join me in her first class. She left the room but I am so proud she came back in and made it through. It was really special to share one of my passions with her.
Today I learned the reason we want our heels facing the back of the room in Savasana (Dead Body Pose). We never want our feet to face our guru. I believe that the guru is ourself.. I think this is right? I am my greatest teacher. My gaze changes from hard to soft and I learn.
I finally put my hands back down on my heels in Ustrasana (Camel Pose). I worked through the difficulties as discussed in previous posts and my perseverance and patience paid off. I reached back and proudly lifted my chest to the sky. My hips pushed forward and I looked back toward the back wall. Time did not exist. I really pushed through today on that pose and feel accomplished.
It was a really special class today because my Best Friend decided to join me in her first class. She left the room but I am so proud she came back in and made it through. It was really special to share one of my passions with her.
Today I learned the reason we want our heels facing the back of the room in Savasana (Dead Body Pose). We never want our feet to face our guru. I believe that the guru is ourself.. I think this is right? I am my greatest teacher. My gaze changes from hard to soft and I learn.
I finally put my hands back down on my heels in Ustrasana (Camel Pose). I worked through the difficulties as discussed in previous posts and my perseverance and patience paid off. I reached back and proudly lifted my chest to the sky. My hips pushed forward and I looked back toward the back wall. Time did not exist. I really pushed through today on that pose and feel accomplished.
