CK on August 27

[muck_a_luck]

I think I've been pushing too hard. When my leg muscles don't rebound, I know it's too harsh.

Of course, that said today I came back to working out by way of Rodney Yee - Power Yoga Total Body. I adore this disc. But I know after a couple of days off yoga, I always blow it out. Well, we'll see. On the WOW side, I *felt* myself grow into Half Moon and Warrior III. It's the core work. Gotta be.

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[just_ann_now]

I did that one yesterday! *grin*

I have difficulty with all the balance poses, on this one and the Barbara Benagh dvd's as well, but I'm seeing progress, bit by bit - a very satisfying feeling. Core strength hooray!

[muck_a_luck]

When I was researching balancing for my Getting Started post on that, I was intrigued by the article talking about how balance comes from the glutes, thighs and abs. Today, I stepped into Half Moon, but then I consciously tried to tighten all those areas, and I felt my body sort of lift up into a straighter line, and everything felt lighter, as if I had taken weight off the standing leg somehow. I think it must have been the feeling of coming into a much better alignment or something. Anyway, I was much more stable in the pose - it wasn't effortless, exactly, but it was definitely much easier than before. I am crediting the core work, since I am sure those muscles can answer more to my body's demands now.

Edited, since balance definitely doesn't come from "the glues."

[just_ann_now]

That's a great suggestion and I'll definitely keep it in mind for next time.

[just_ann_now]

I knew what you meant! My brain automatically plugged in "glutes". Though, in my case, glue would probably be handy too.