Phew! 5th Bikram Yoga class ... too many gaps!

Well having been away for a week (again) where there is no local studio, it was good to get back tonight to a great class (thanks Gabrielle!).

 

Hips are now fine, my hip flexors are not hurting at all - most stiffness now seems to be hamstring and adductor related. Very common in men of course.

 

However, the bliss I can now feel stretched out' in Savasana is amazing - as if pure energy is flowing back through my legs. And that lovely 'looseness' after a good solid Bikram Workout! Mmmmm.

 

Interestingly my focus and balance were way off tonight - not surprising as I have finally managed to drum up a bit of frustration and stress with my 'other job'. Fell out of standing separate leg head to knee and Tadasana, which had been rock solid the previous 4 classes. Everything moves in this yoga series!

 

And tonight was the night the instructor decided to run Camel/Ustrasana somewhat longer! The panic started early as I was already testing some limits - could I regain the pull on the heels? (Yes yes, I know, achievement oriented. But Bikram is good for that!). Fortunately over the years, I have learned how to make Camel work for me not against me, so:

• Push out the tummy and breathe fully into it, even if it is difficult at first.
• Arch up (of course).
• Relax the tongue and jaw.
• Keep squeezing the buttocks!

And I have to say, the long holding was excellent, felt great.

 

This week I'd really like to be able to run a few classes together, so there is something more to report ...

 

Until then,

 

Namaste

 

Robert Scanlon