Straighten your wrist

Went to 7:30AM class this morning with Tanya. I lover her classes! During half moon, she said to "straighten your wrist" and I didn't think much about it. She then came and corrected me when my hands were over my head. I didn't realize that my wrists were bent. When she helped realign them, it felt strange. They didn't feel straight, but when I looked in the mirror, they were straight. I've been doing the posture wrong this whole time. It made me really appreciate the dialog that much more....like a church steeple.

Classes have been somewhat strong the past week. They continue to feel HOT, but I am learning to really concentrate on my breath and to try to eliminate motions that are not required. Don't think, just do. The past two days have been a bit of a struggle with eliminating with motions that are not required as I got a hair cut and am still trying to figure out the best way to tie it/manage it for yoga. I use to have really long hair and it was easy to just tie it back for yoga. But I've cut it to a length that is not easy to tie back. I think in a few days I will get us to it and not really notice it anymore.

I had a yoga dream last night. I was dreamt that I was a teacher's training and that Bikram was being really hard on me. I think I do want to go to TT one day, but not in the near future. I can't imagine 9 weeks away from the husband and kids. I know they'd be fine, but I don't think I'd be fine.

Catching up

At one point I was down 9 classes and never thought I'd be able to make it up. Many times I contemplated quitting the challenge. I got behind due to two reasons: laziness, and another spur of the moment vacation with the family to Mt. Washington for some skiing.

But I'm happy to say, I am now only down 4 classes!!!! I've did two doubles last week, and three doubles this week (and it is on Thursday). Last night I only did one class and felt kinda guilty for not doing a double. Richard and I have found a good time for doubles - 6AM and 9:15AM. It gives us about an hour and a half between classes for some food and coffee at Starbucks. The 9:15AM class is usually the stronger class for me as I find the coolest spot in the room and I am more bendy (even though it is a morning class) due to it being my second class. Today after 9:15, I felt so strong, that I even contemplated another class, but didn't have any gear. But three classes in a row is a bit crazy! With all the doubles, I've been doing laundry everyday this week. Between laundry, yoga and family, there doesn't seem to time for much else.

The challenge is coming to an end. We only have 17 days left. I can't believe there is little over two weeks left. It feels like its been a really looooooong challenge, but on the other hand, it feels like it's gone by quick. I'm planning for doubles on Monday & Tuesday. And maybe another double before the weeks out. If I can do that, it'll be coasting until the end of the challenge. The Husband is away for a week, so I will most likely be heading to Victoria so I can get some help with the kids in order to get to class.