Yesterday was a rough one. My poor husband took the brunt of it, really.
Let's call it a reality check.
Guess what I figured out?
I am not 24.
Ouch. That one hurt.
I guess I pushed myself a little hard this week. Yes, I know I have a year of this ahead of me, but I wanted to go, go, go! Like this is my own Olympics, or something. So....the hip took a beating. Big time. I could barely sit down yesterday. Earlier this year I was diagnosed with bursitis of the hip, a fused vertibrae and a hip labral tear. Actually, that is what prompted this whole yoga thing.
I have two four year olds.
I want to tire THEM out, not the other way around.
So, surgery or yoga.
You know what I chose.
TODAY, however, is a much better day. Instead of doing the usual Ashtanga or Vinyasa class, last night I chose Hatha - gentle yoga. I then sat on a scalding hot water bottle and, well, melted the pain away.
:)
Tonight's practice was much better! I did a shorter class (45 mins) and I feel good! I have to remember - I still have 350-something days to go!
Namaste!
Just checking in on you. Hope you are feeling okay. I am not nearly as committed as you but my teacher says not to push to the point of pain. Have you got someone that is following you that you can talk to about the poses and recommend ones to help?
ReplyDeleteHi there! I am feeling really great - thanks for asking. I don't have anyone to check poses with.....wish I did. Are you following an instructor? I used to have an instructor (last year). Thinking about connecting with her once a week to ensure I am doing the poses right.
DeleteI do a lot of research to make sure I am doing it right and I listen really carefully to my body and the instructions I hear.
How often do you practice?
I have a class once a week. Dan is great; he teaches Sivananda yoga. Can't say I can tell the difference in styles really but I like this style better than others I have tried because it has a more heart pumping set of sun salutations at the beginning. He is great about encouraging us and always pushing us a little harder. I have been lucky because he has been coming to the school and we can do it right after work. I plan to go to his studio in the summer to keep it up. I can't say pounds have melted away but I feel stronger and more confident with what I can expect my body to do.
ReplyDeleteDoing it on my own seems harder still. Plus at home I would end up with an audience...interferes with the meditation part. Do the kids join you? I guess I could look for some apps to help. I have followed your links so welcome more suggestions when you have them.