Wandering Mind

There's something amazing about the morning after a night of storms. Everything feels and smells so clean and there is a tension release, like the earth has relaxed. I slept really well last night in spite of the heat. We had a beautiful thunderstorm com through last night about 1:00. Lightning was hitting in my neighborhood which made it a little hard to sleep. I stood at the window and watched for a while but was too tired to stay there long. It made me happy to see all the rain. My yard and flowers were in dire need of a long drink.

Went to a bikshtanga class last night. It was Beth’s Ashtanga class but it was insanely hot. We talked her into doing the full primary (Thank you!) and the heat was really intense. I had to roll out my rug during surya namaskara A and I usually don’t roll it out until we hit seated. My muscles and joints love that heat but my brain and stomach are still trying to get on board. I also push a little too hard at the beginning so I’m pretty much tapped by the finishing sequence. I’ve having an interesting experience floating back to chaturanga dandasana in surya namaskara A & B. I think I’ve developed a little more strength and as I fold forward I plant my hands, and I can lift my feet and slowly lower to chaturanga dandasana and hover for just a second before I set my feet down. It’s really cool but I think it may use a little too much energy too early. But I figure I’ll just keep getting stronger and gain more endurance so… It really was a good shoulder night, last night. I was playing a bit with pausing in my jump/float forward to seated. I would hover briefly in a handstand with bent legs before I would bring my feet through. I’ve been able to do this for a while but last night I could hold it with more control than usual. The knees felt really good last night, too. I’m so glad they’re healing; I just need to be careful.

Ok, so really, I will finish the kitchen today. I got a lot accomplished yesterday and I just need to install the molding and cut, paint and install a piece of trim above the back splash. Then I desperately need to get the house cleaned up before the real estate agent gets here tomorrow… Lissa’s party tonight, real estate agent, teach class and yoga party tomorrow, and teach again on Sunday… busy weekend.