Wow, practice was not what I expected. I thought I’d be heavy, inflexible and feeling I would puke because of the big lunch, but instead, it’s one of those great practices. Flexible, strong, controlled, light and focused.

Maybe it was because of the teachers there. Having two teachers means there’s less opportunities to slack off. Having one teacher who’s only seen you practice twice is another thing. I got a lot of attention from this teacher. I didn’t get a chance to tell him about my injuries and practice before class because I was super late. I arrived at the studio just as everyone started chanting. I waited outside until they were done, I remember how distracting it can be to have someone come in, even when they do it quietly.

So anyway, I got to tell this teacher in rather great detail about my problems so he knew when to adjust and when not to. I was so huffed when I was speaking. I’m not use to feeling huffed! I think it’s a sign I’m pushing too hard, maybe. Breathing feels fine during practice, but if I try to speak, I get out of breath. If I keep ujjayi pranayama-ing, then all is good.

Back to the “practice was good” bit. Everything that was good yesterday was good today. Upavishta konasana is feeling more and more secure. Chakrasanas are also feeling (and probably looking) more like chakrasana and less like some fool flopping over. Bhujapidasana was less controlled compared to yesterday, I actually fell out of it the first time I got into it, that was new.

The only bit that could be described as not-so-good was shirshasana. I did manage to go up with straight legs, and I held it for 20 breaths, but I knew I was wonky and as much as I tried, I couldn’t get my body straight without feeling off balance. Oh well, there’s always the next practice, which will be Sunday.

Won’t be practicing tomorrow (Friday) as I’ve got this award night thing to go to, unless I manage a morning practice. No practice Saturday as per tradition, so Sunday it is.