Body 27 Sep 2005 11:25 pm
Anantasana
Every time I’d tried doing Anantasana, it was downright ignominious. The pose is a side balance that’s a heck of a lot harder than it looks. I fell forward. I fell backward. I squawked and yelped and flailed. It’s a wonder I didn’t knock out a tooth. I’ve been one of the more assured students in the class this year, but you wouldn’t have known it from my anantasana.
But in today’s class, no problem. I hadn’t tried that pose for months, so I was surprised to be able to do it. I don’t know what happened, but I’m guessing it’s about core strength, neuromuscular training, and better turnout. Sweet!!
I’m still struggling to keep up with all the stuff I’ve committed to doing, and I have to remind myself sometimes that I can and should ask Josh to do stuff that needs doing. (There’s no way I’d be able to do all this without Josh ferrying me around and doing extra chores. His supportiveness is outstanding. Thanks, Josh!) Even with the struggle, I feel that I’m getting it together. No more involuntary five-hour naps, anyway. I think the corner’s been turned.
on 28 Sep 2005 at 5:45 am 1.Rechercher said …
Yea, Cam! I’ve never been able to touch my toes without bending my knees. At least my attitudes are becoming somewhat flexible.
on 28 Sep 2005 at 11:58 am 2.Lisa said …
Yea!!!
I found a if I take a couple of days break from the pose, (or yoga all together) that the next time I try I can do it. It’s weird. Yes, sometimes I had worked my core more doing other things or practiced, but I think also there’s some subconscious imagery going on in my head too, as I’m often dreaming about yoga or dance moves I can’t get in real life, but I can do it in my dreams. Imagery does work.