Getting Strong Now...!

Rocky Balboa statue in Philly!

Today was the third day in a row practicing all of Intermediate plus Third Series up to Viranchyasana B (kinda).  So far this is surprisingly do-able, though I need 2 hours to complete this practice.  This will work for 3 days a week,, then will have to abbreviate for tomorrow, then Intermediate only on Thursday, and Primary on Friday (Yay!)  I'm finding that rest days are essential, and thank goodness for moon days and ladies holidays!! 

For me, the arm balances are the real challenge - many, many arm balances in a row! - so that part is slow going, but I'll just keep plugging away.   

I had been really wanting to get through the arm balances to get to what comes after - Purna Matsyendrasana, Viranchyasana, Viparita Dandasana - which look not too daunting in the pictures.  I was mistaken - these are intense poses!  Not the same as the arm balances, but certainly require a similar focus and intention to avoid overdoing or tweaking.  But they do feel great!  My hips and knees seem to be responding positively so far...still a long way to being easy, but I've got time!

Looking forward to this practice settling into my body a little more...

Namaste

Stacy