It was just one of them days. I stupidly slept at 2:30am last night and got in only 4 hours of sleep. I was debating about yoga, but had a hunch that getting my lazy butt there would make me feel better in the end. So I went. I was drowsy and had a headache (not the way you want to start a class), so I popped in an Advil to remedy the issue. I do that from time to time, especially when I get headaches. They say that an Aspirin a day is actually good for your health, but there are so many health claims out there… you can never be too sure.
The first half of class was killer. I kept feeling nauseous and dizzy. In every pose I had to convince myself, “just one more minute…” to get me through. That mind-body connection was tough today, but I DID accomplish something I was never able to do before. I balanced in Padangustasana (Toe Stand) without my fingertips touching the ground – my hands were in full prayer position while I balanced on one foot – exciting! Class gets better from there.
We finally get to Suptavajrasana (Fixed Firm Pose) – this is usually when I find a semblance of peace, especially when I’m dying in class. Arching my back and letting my arms hang loose feels incredible. I want to stay here forever. Do we have to move on? I stop being a brat, finish the class and skip along my merry way.
Just for Fun – The Benefits of Fixed Firm Pose (Pictured Above):
- Helps conditions of sciatica, gout, varicose veins and rheumatism in the legs
- Slims and tones thighs, firms calf muscles and strengthens the abdomen
- Strengthens and improves flexibility of lower spine, knees and ankle joints
- Lubricates and increases circulation to joints
- Strengthens and lengthens abdominal muscles
- Creates a great stretch into hip joints and diaphragm
- Relieves lower back pain
neville Chu says:
advil isn’t an aspirin, it’s an ibuprofen. it doesn’t do exactly the same thing.
25th June 2009 at 4:24 am
nancy says:
funny b/c sometimes i have the same experience… i drag myself to class and then when i get there i rock it. other days i’m really jazzed i don’t do as well. maybe we over compensate the jazzed days and relax into it the dragging ones? totally wondering about this too….
25th June 2009 at 4:44 pm
M* says:
Oh don’t we have those days? The “I can’t drag my ass off the bed” pose is my favourite! :p
25th June 2009 at 9:48 pm
Jiggly says:
ohh… but it still helps with headaches right? it just doesn’t provide any health benefits? mm, i should probably go get myself a bottle labeled aspirin.
25th June 2009 at 11:34 am
Jiggly says:
yea i think that’s so true – when i walk in all confident, i probably subconsciously don’t try as hard than on days when i think it will be challenging.
25th June 2009 at 11:36 am