50 is not my age (I'm older), it's the number of blogs I've written since starting this venture. Amazing to me -- amazing because my tendency is to start strong & fizzle -- so, blogging and yoga must be a good fit. As I write this, I am also reminded that I am still writing a weekly letter to my grandson, Jack. (See new photo -- while it's a few months old, it is a better representation of his current look - cute, huh?)
Actually, I think of blogging like writing letters to myself. Reinforcing my knowledge, my strengths, acknowledging my weaknesses, and just chatting (I am VERY good at talking to myself, just so long as I don't answer!). It also appears to commit me to a plan of action -- how can I reneg on a commitment I make to my family, friends, peers, students, community, the Universe and myself.
That brings me back to utthita hasta padangusthana. I have received one comment, plus a couple personal e-mails in response to my blog: PIN (Pose Input Needed).
FYI, since some of you are new to Sanskrit, utthita hasta padangusthana is a standing balance pose where you hold one foot and extend the leg to the front, then out to the side -- while still holding the foot.
Looks like my fear is realized -- the hamstrings are key; there's no other 'magic bullet'. So, daily warming up, and then a bit of lengthening work is needed and I must be diligent. I've been doing more of that this week, just have to keep it up. Thank you for your input -- anyone with a 'magic bullet' is still welcome to comment.
I have applied to the Anusara™ workshop in Park City (September) -- maybe, just maybe, I will be diligent enough to let my neighbor have the pleasure of holding my heel. That's assuming I get in (I have a real reticence to saying I'm going, until I have that acceptance e-mail in my hot little computer.) .
Going to take a walk with husband & dogs, then work on those hamstrings.
Enjoy Sunday,
About Me
- Leslie Salmon
- Fallbrook, California
- I have been teaching yoga since 2003 (and began my yoga practice in 1998 at the age of 48). I have maintained E-RYT 500 status with Yoga Alliance since 2007, and in 2013 received my Certification through the Anusara School of Hatha Yoga. In classes, I love to to hear people remark - "I didn't know I could do that!" or "Why do I work so hard, yet feel so good?". When not teaching or practicing yoga, time spent with husband, Grand-Dudes and family, and friends is time well spent. Learning, whether it be from a philosophy scholar, an asana teacher or from my students, is a life-long process -- all have lessons to offer me. I am listening - with space in my heart and mind - to all the voices around me. Thank you for reading.
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