Wandering Mind

Practice was good. I slowed it down, focused on the breath and the bandhas. I feel a little more centered than I did. I can’t say I’m super enthused or bouncy happy, but I feel better. Urdhva Dhanurasana was a little tight today but the legs felt good in it. I did 3 rounds from the floor and then used the wall to come up and down twice. Floating back to Chaturanga Dandasana is still going well and didn’t wear me out tonight like it had been. Supta Kurmasana was good, too. My fingers almost touched today and my left foot was working up on to my head a little. I was also able to get into lotus in a couple of poses but I didn’t push it as I really don’t want to damage that knee. I’ve got the rest of my life to get these poses so I don’t need to prove anything to myself now. And if anything it can be more of a challenge some days to not do a pose or take it further… I did have a bit of trouble sticking with my focus. I found myself creating arguments in my head with people who weren’t around nor had they done anything wrong. Yeah, got to work on that focus thing. It actually got better as the practice continued so something was working.

Assisting the class this evening was a bit more of a challenge. Sometimes people are so far out of a pose you really can’t help get them closer. And the one poor woman whose practice was really strong tonight got more assists than I’m sure she wanted because she was doing so well I just wanted to help take her a little higher. I forced myself to leave her alone finally but it was tough.

So, here’s to a good nights sleep with a cool breeze and a light rain and then waking to a beautiful day tomorrow.