Power Yoga, whoever
invented this monster was certifiably insane. :) And Thank You. The
routine I follow are advanced moves in which have been really helping
me on my lower abdomen and core muscles, a location that helps with
my lower back.
When I went from
Beginners (Yes, I have been doing the beginners for a while) to the
Power Yoga I was like, I got this! Ha! Too funny Brenda, I think
someone slipped you something. Which just for future reference I do
drink occasionally but it is rare and far between and not much at
all. I am not opposed to drinking I just don't do it often.
Anyway, a new pose I
have learned that kicks my butt is Warrior III.
Helps balance, memory
and concentration, and tones the body. :)
Getting into this
pose after the stretching and the workout they put you through is hard. I
mean, it's tough enough for me to maintain my balance with my leg
back, staring at the floor with my fingertips barely touching, let
alone dare try lifting my hands! Talk about a life threatening moment
as I swayed towards my yoga buddy. Granted, it is funny as heck, but
AHHHHH, that's what I want to say about that.
UPDATE: Amazingly
enough, I have been doing this for longer then five days and I must
say I have noticed improvements. My leg muscle are tightening up and
I feel more control over my stance and more confident to raise my
hands out. Keeping my leg high is hard and I still feel the want to
shake and lean my body, but slowly I am getting there.
To everyone that
does yoga, y'all are amazing and I give you props. Keep it up. Yoga
is hard than it looks but very rewarding.
I would also like to
say that doing it with a buddy can be, not only, challenging
(especially if the two of you keep giggling) but so much fun. It
really helps having that support when you want to drop out of pose.
They are a cheering squad and a motivation that I know I need and I
am grateful to have. Cross your fingers we continue to do this.
-Brenda
