There was no early morning practice for me today because I slept in, then laid around in bed playing on the computer. I did some clothes shopping, walked the dog, ate lunch and finally got around to doing my practice in the afternoon, a couple hours before leaving to teach a class.
I almost always love an afternoon practice and this one was no exception. Even though I'm in the midst of my 'lady's holiday', I was having such a good time that I actually forgot about that at times (but still passed on the inversions). It was a very strong, deep practice and I particularly enjoyed my backbends.
Yes, you read that correctly: I enjoyed Urdhva Dhanurasana.
In celebration, I took a photograph, certain that I would see significant improvement from the last time I took a photograph of my backbend.
Alas, it looks very much the same, it just feels much better. But, come to think of it, that in itself is a remarkable improvement, so I'll take it!
3 comments:
lovely backbend!
Thanks, bindifry. I think there really is a visual difference when the backbend isn't forced. Even on my 'bad' days, backbending isn't as difficult now. I think my ultimate goal may not be what my backbend 'looks' like, but the ease with which I experience it. It would be wonderful to enjoy backbends.
I think your backbend looks great, but you're right -- it's how it feels that counts!
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