Day 3 - Keep Your Eyes Open

After a day off yesterday, I was feeling pretty good about myself! I got up at 7, ate breakfast, played with the dogs, and was psyched to go to class.

I was so happy to be going, I even got there early! I went in the room, set up my mat, did a few stretches and laid down on my back and closed my eyes - MISTAKE!! I was so cozy in the warm room, I didn't want to get up to start class. I just wanted to lay there. As soon as you get "I don't really want to do this" thoughts in your head, class is soooo much harder. You really need to keep the positive thoughts and energy going. By the time we were through the breathing and half-moon, I was feeling a little better. And man, was I sweating! I wore capri-pants today instead of my usual shorts, and I have no clue how people wear pants in that room. I want to be wearing as little as possible.

My standing bow was TERRIBLE, but I had about 3 seconds of it that went really well and felt good. I'll have to remember that for next time. Once I struggle in Bow, I find it hard to pull it together for balancing stick.

I felt like I was doing better in Awkward, but the second set I really struggled. Standing head to knee went really well! I had my standing leg locked out with no wobble, and I even started to kick out the foot I was holding. I've never done that before!

By the time we were on the floor and doing the spine strengthening series, I was again feeling good and glad I was there. The best part about the floor series is the little nap you get between each posture and each set. It makes me laugh when Vicki says, "Now relax quickly", but it really does need to be done that way. It's a good chance to recharge and let go of whatever you were struggling through and move on to the next!

And I have to say, my final Savasana was also very good. Yeah, I know I laid on the ground like no one else! But I also managed to clear my mind and just be there. That's a big improvement for me.

After class, Allie, Vicki and I did a little photo shoot. It was fun, and a good chance to look at my form and see how I can improve. I'll put some up, and then at the end try and do a before and after.

For now, here I am in Rabbit, since I've been talking about it so much :)