to the belief that my hamstrings are tight has become a way of life, a mantra for me. But, that doesn't mean I'm not trying to hear something new -- one that says "they're tight, but - bit by bit, practice by practice, things are getting better".
I went to Jen's class last night -- like Matt's, fun and challenging, especially for the hamstrings I mentioned above.
She took us into vasisthasana and visvamitrasana -- very different types of arm balances. Both, if taken to the full expression, offer significant lengthening of the stubborn hamstring muscles. She also threw in an utthita hasta padangusthasana (UHP) - my goal pose for this year. (I think she did that just for me.)
Leg still isn't straight in UHP, but I have been working the hamstrings almost every day. The pilates is helping, as well.
So, I no longer 'cling' to the belief that those hamstring-challenging poses are not available to me. Now, a door opens and change can begin.
On the agenda today: Wayne's class, Pilates, YogaHour, and subbing a prenatal class this evening.
Enjoy your day,
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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