The Ashtanga Turtle's Intention

I became frustrated with myself yesterday when I realized I haven't been keeping up the intended fuction of this blog.

When I fist began writing about my yoga, I intended to use this blog as something of a notebook to keep track of my physical progress through my practice. Yesterday as I was making my way through the Primary Series with Pat, while in a seated posture, I noticed a distinct difference in the angle of my leg with respect to the mat. My knee was lower - closer to the floor. It would appear that all along, through the gentle repetition of hip openings and muscle group lengthening I've progressed to something resembling increased flexibility. Very odd for me. OK, perhaps not odd, but definitely different.

On reflection, I've realized that over the last two or three weeks my general stiffness and little aches and pains have diminished. In my shoulders, the muscles are still tight, my pectorals are still kinda roapy and my latts are not always happy, but in general I feel better.

As I was sitting on my mat prior to class yesterday, I massaged my calves and hamstrings. GAWD, THEY HURT! I was going to have my massage therapist address it, however she had called in the morning to say that her son was in hospital and could we reschedule?

Truth be told, I'm finding far more value in 4x weekly yoga than 1x weekly massage therapy. In financial terms, that translates to $40 for yoga VS $80 for massage. With chiropractic in at $40 per visit, I'm beginning to see a financial benefit to yoga as well.

Tomorrow I visit the chiropractor for the first time since last Thursday. I'm going to suggest that we consider 1x weekly appointments instead of 3x every two weeks.

As for the yoga blog, as with yoga, it happens only in the now.

Namaste,

Peace.