Yoga

[theatokos]

Last night, I went to yoga class for the first time in two months. I've been doing a gentle practice at home most mornings, but I finally felt recovered enough from Feb to go back to class, and also my teacher was back from a two week trip. Being pregnant I didn't want to go to a class with a sub, some one I didn't know.

But class last night was great. Mellow but challenging enough for my body, now 30lbs heavier! Downward facing dog still feels awesome, which is a relief. The really exciting news, and the reason I'm posting, is that I can still go upside down!! I was able to do two handstands! I needed help getting up, but once up I was stable and comfortable. We also did partner supported back bends (dhanurasana) and I could still do that, too! And they felt sooooo good. It was all the hip opening stuff that I had to sit out on. My hips are not happy. Time for the chiropractor.

Comments

[thekitchenvixen.livejournal.com]

I am SOOOOOOOO happy for you. I know how good it feels to get back into doing yoga. Unfortunately I STILL haven't gone since I've been back from my trip. Maybe tonight!
Anyway, its great that you are not afraid to do the more challenging asanas. Your body will let you know when it isn't right to do those anymore. I'd say within the next month I'm going to have a hard time upside down from the sheer weight of my uterus pressing upwards. We'll see.

Congrats!

[snowcalla.livejournal.com]

OK...I'm jealous. I can't even do a handstand now.

[howilearned.livejournal.com]

Awesome. I'm always reminded about how yoga is continually just plain rad. Congrats on the handstands. It ain't easy doin' it for one, much less two.

[ginger-root.livejournal.com]

I just love the image of you hanging a belly out in downward facing dog. In the image in my head, however, you are eight months pregnant and the baby is doing downward facing dog in your belly too. HA