Time : PM
Instructor : Laiki
Class Size : Medium
Class Length : 80 minute, minimal cueing
Class Number : 42
Heat : Hot; overly humid the last 20-30 minutes
My first minimal cueing class. Most noticeable was my breath and how the usual narrated class hides my breathing. I aimed to keep it steady and calm, but was discouraged in my usual difficult poses. Standing bow was again sick and I am holding it very solid.
It was difficult to gauge my depth as I was focusing mostly on my form. I was also still in recovery with my back and didnt push camel, floor bow or rabbit.
I was also adjusting to my dental appliance, so I was more concerned about sucking down my saliva and keeping my breathing steady.
It was an educational class and it gets very right brain quickly. I think I'll wait a while before doing another.
Laiki had some positive things to say to me about my practise and yoga in general after class, which made me feel better about the class.
Hardly drank any water during class, due to the quiet nature. Also didn't fuel up with coconut water as I was out at home and the store didn't have any. Ill get some in the AM.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
4-28-10
Time : PM
Instructor : Ranette
Class Size : Medium
Class Length : 60 minute
Class Number : 41
Heat : Hot; but actually warm.
My back was wrenched last Thursday and was still a little achey yesterday, so I waited until my first day without any pain to go back.
Not any progress to report as I took everything very easy. Only backbends made my lower back jump. I hardly did camel and floor bow. The situps halfway through started to hurt too, so I rolled to the side to get up.
Standing bow was probably the strongest I'd done, with the arch crawling up my back. My shoulder gave me some grief also in the warrior/triangle.
Instructor : Ranette
Class Size : Medium
Class Length : 60 minute
Class Number : 41
Heat : Hot; but actually warm.
My back was wrenched last Thursday and was still a little achey yesterday, so I waited until my first day without any pain to go back.
Not any progress to report as I took everything very easy. Only backbends made my lower back jump. I hardly did camel and floor bow. The situps halfway through started to hurt too, so I rolled to the side to get up.
Standing bow was probably the strongest I'd done, with the arch crawling up my back. My shoulder gave me some grief also in the warrior/triangle.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
4-21-10
Time : PM
Instructor : Laiki
Class Size : Small
Class Length : 110 minute
Class Number : 40
Heat : Hot; very consistent and even. Never overheated.
I was really trying to work on my deep breathing in my upper chest and it paid off. It kept my breathing solid throughout halfmoon, awkward and the entire balancing series. I made through both sets of Eagle without losing my balance. It wasn't solid, but I was hanging in there. Awkward, parts 1 and 2 were again rock solid.
During Balancing Stick, Laiki pointed out my set out went too far and required a great deal of effort and re-adjusting. Shortening my step made a big difference. She also spotted me so I could focus on my stretch instead of balancing. It was huge difference. Bow was the best I've ever done. My shoulder rolled back and I was doing a good deal at kicking.
My shoulder was starting to bark in the warrior series, so I dropped it. It was fine in triangle, but Laiki pointed out my hip was too high and I needed to back off my depth. Damn, just when I thought I had that one nailed.
For my ailing shoulder, she suggested point my arms backwards dramatically in Poorna - Salabhasana. It was an incredible difference, bad shoulder or not. It made me pinch my scapula and stretch my chest and took all the weight off my shoulder. After that Dhanurasana (bow) went great too. It's like Locust got me ready for it.
Camel again was a great breakthrough. I was still moving back both sets dramatically when it was over. I also moved my hands down lower on my ass to take more pressure off my shoulders. It consequently got my hips out further.
Instructor : Laiki
Class Size : Small
Class Length : 110 minute
Class Number : 40
Heat : Hot; very consistent and even. Never overheated.
I was really trying to work on my deep breathing in my upper chest and it paid off. It kept my breathing solid throughout halfmoon, awkward and the entire balancing series. I made through both sets of Eagle without losing my balance. It wasn't solid, but I was hanging in there. Awkward, parts 1 and 2 were again rock solid.
During Balancing Stick, Laiki pointed out my set out went too far and required a great deal of effort and re-adjusting. Shortening my step made a big difference. She also spotted me so I could focus on my stretch instead of balancing. It was huge difference. Bow was the best I've ever done. My shoulder rolled back and I was doing a good deal at kicking.
My shoulder was starting to bark in the warrior series, so I dropped it. It was fine in triangle, but Laiki pointed out my hip was too high and I needed to back off my depth. Damn, just when I thought I had that one nailed.
For my ailing shoulder, she suggested point my arms backwards dramatically in Poorna - Salabhasana. It was an incredible difference, bad shoulder or not. It made me pinch my scapula and stretch my chest and took all the weight off my shoulder. After that Dhanurasana (bow) went great too. It's like Locust got me ready for it.
Camel again was a great breakthrough. I was still moving back both sets dramatically when it was over. I also moved my hands down lower on my ass to take more pressure off my shoulders. It consequently got my hips out further.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
4-20-10
Time : PM
Instructor : Herb
Class Size : Medium
Class Length : 60 minute
Class Number : 39
Heat : Hot; very consistent
There was a newbie in the class and also a total hottie. I met eyes with her going into the studio. The instructor planted her right next to me in the class, so my concentration was shot from the get-go.
Trying to show off, my half-moon pose was ridiculously deep and good. After biking yesterday my glutes and abductors were rocks. As a result, the balancing series was killer too. I also went to my full depth with parts one and two of Utkatasana (awkward pose).
Warrior 2 and triangle both presented some new info. My shoulders killed me. The impact of biking took it's toll immediately after just one ride. It's pretty evident my biking in Myrtle and Charleston aggravated my shoulders into new territory.
I really zoned out in the beginning of the floor series, but made up for it with a very strong Ustrasana (camel). Sasangasana (rabbit) was a struggle as I was winded from Camel and couldn't get my head position right.
Finishing out in final sayvasna, I was trying to breathe deep from my chest and got some huge breathes in. My ribs have been noticeably more flexible the past week. They don't feel static, but really move and float when I breathe into my upper chest. I think I must be getting at least 20% more air in each breath. It'd make sense as my practice and energy-level seems to have improved about 20% during the past week.
Pretty much no 'big space' feeling during class, but again afterwards had the blissed out feeling.
Instructor : Herb
Class Size : Medium
Class Length : 60 minute
Class Number : 39
Heat : Hot; very consistent
There was a newbie in the class and also a total hottie. I met eyes with her going into the studio. The instructor planted her right next to me in the class, so my concentration was shot from the get-go.
Trying to show off, my half-moon pose was ridiculously deep and good. After biking yesterday my glutes and abductors were rocks. As a result, the balancing series was killer too. I also went to my full depth with parts one and two of Utkatasana (awkward pose).
Warrior 2 and triangle both presented some new info. My shoulders killed me. The impact of biking took it's toll immediately after just one ride. It's pretty evident my biking in Myrtle and Charleston aggravated my shoulders into new territory.
I really zoned out in the beginning of the floor series, but made up for it with a very strong Ustrasana (camel). Sasangasana (rabbit) was a struggle as I was winded from Camel and couldn't get my head position right.
Finishing out in final sayvasna, I was trying to breathe deep from my chest and got some huge breathes in. My ribs have been noticeably more flexible the past week. They don't feel static, but really move and float when I breathe into my upper chest. I think I must be getting at least 20% more air in each breath. It'd make sense as my practice and energy-level seems to have improved about 20% during the past week.
Pretty much no 'big space' feeling during class, but again afterwards had the blissed out feeling.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
4-17-10
Time : AM
Instructor : Herb
Class Size : Large
Class Length : 110 minute
Class Number : 38
Heat : Humid towards last 20 minutes
During pranayama, I notice extra flexibility in my pecs as if they were rising above my ribcage on the sides under my arms. I also tried to take larger breaths during sayvasna and expanding my ribcage larger than usual. I am still feeling tremendous ribcage flexibility.
I also noticed my glutes and hips didn't take any time to engage; they were solid from the start. Resulted in a solid balancing series.
I poured in on in warrior and triangle, maintaining a relaxing or warmup mentality with the exception of garurasana (eagle) and dandayamana (forehead to knee) which are always tough as hell.
I alternated standing and lying on the two sets in padangustasana. The second set, lying, I got a huge hip stretch and great deep pop. The flexibility gained from my prior class was showing.
Floor series I lost some focus after dhanurasana (bow) as that is when the heat started in deep. I only did one very light set of Ustrasana (Camel) as I was going to try to make that a really good set, but no dice.
I went through the motions after that and throughout the rest of the class.
I tried a pinch of kosher salt and a squeeze of lemon juice. It curbed my water drinking where I felt like I had a hole in my stomach. Instead I just took a few sips and wasn't really thirsty.
I couldn't find the "big space" in the class. I did however get it after class and for a few hours later. I didn't eat right after as I met with a realtor for about two hours.
I also tried coconut water later on that night. I felt it soak in pretty much immediately.
Instructor : Herb
Class Size : Large
Class Length : 110 minute
Class Number : 38
Heat : Humid towards last 20 minutes
During pranayama, I notice extra flexibility in my pecs as if they were rising above my ribcage on the sides under my arms. I also tried to take larger breaths during sayvasna and expanding my ribcage larger than usual. I am still feeling tremendous ribcage flexibility.
I also noticed my glutes and hips didn't take any time to engage; they were solid from the start. Resulted in a solid balancing series.
I poured in on in warrior and triangle, maintaining a relaxing or warmup mentality with the exception of garurasana (eagle) and dandayamana (forehead to knee) which are always tough as hell.
I alternated standing and lying on the two sets in padangustasana. The second set, lying, I got a huge hip stretch and great deep pop. The flexibility gained from my prior class was showing.
Floor series I lost some focus after dhanurasana (bow) as that is when the heat started in deep. I only did one very light set of Ustrasana (Camel) as I was going to try to make that a really good set, but no dice.
I went through the motions after that and throughout the rest of the class.
I tried a pinch of kosher salt and a squeeze of lemon juice. It curbed my water drinking where I felt like I had a hole in my stomach. Instead I just took a few sips and wasn't really thirsty.
I couldn't find the "big space" in the class. I did however get it after class and for a few hours later. I didn't eat right after as I met with a realtor for about two hours.
I also tried coconut water later on that night. I felt it soak in pretty much immediately.
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