The session that night was all about balance - standing in one leg while your arms are pointed somewhere, bending in one leg while the other leg is stretched at your back. I get a good laugh remembering my wobbly legs while balancing and unsteady arms while doing some planking. And i know the teacher can easily weed out the beginners from the little advanced yoga students! Ha-ha
I never thought yoga can be a little draining, perspiring and challenging. My limited idea of yoga, before, was a relax and relaxation stretching on the mat. That time i was really struggling to keep my foot steady on the ground. But it inspires me that bigger studes from the class can really have their balance.
The climax of the class was for everyone to do a handstand. And I was line, Omigaaaad! I never saw it coming. I'm the type who's afraid to do tumbling or much more hand stand. The other studes (who are already a little experienced) did really an amazing handstand. I wasn't certain if i can make it, worry got ahead of me. Ha-ha But i was "forced", or i forced myself to beat myself on this. i was whimpering when it was my turn and added "ma'am, please take care of me!". Ha-ha So here is my not-so-perfect handstand with the assistance of the teacher and the wall.
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| Differently capable, who got it right? |
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| My no-sweat favorite part. |
My handstand and balance suck, but it's a good start. I'm glad to have pushed myself to this. Someday, i'm gonna do the handstand by myself (sans the wall and the teacher). According to Pattabhi Jois, “Practice and all is coming…” Namaste!
