Achievement Unlocked: JayCat Kicks Ass!

Hurray for little moi! It's amazing how when you need something, even something really small, God provides! I was thinking about my yoga practice, wondering if I have changed physically since I started. Can I do more things, are poses a bit easier? Am I building strength? This si a little thing of course. Jsut needed a bit of reassurance, perhaps.

Sooo... then... Last night I did two poses that I couldn't do before. Oh, they were not pretty, but I did them. One is a Wheel: it's basically doing a backbend: lie on back, bent knees, hands by ears: push your bum up and voila! A back bend with your hands and feet ont he floor, rear in the air. W00T! This is a tough pose.

My other pose is called a "sleeping Crow". Can't find a picture of it: it's THIS:

But my head is down on the ground. This one, a Crow, is just plain nuts. I hope to get it one day. Right now, not enought wrist or ab strength. But I did my sleeping version, which was still killer on the wrists. I will get there one day. Maybe by Lan?

And I can also do a forward bend with hands flat on the ground. Oh, my hands aren't beside my feet or anything, but right in front. Touching my toes is easy.

Last night's class is by far my fave. My teacher, Tara emphasizes the intellectual/spiritual aspects of yoga. You come out thinking a bit more deeply. We are talking about the chakras. Interesting stuff.

So, what are you learning about that is interesting? Have you unlocked any difficult achiements lately? Xbox counts, don't be shy: celebrate your victories!

EDIT: Just bought Lan Ticket: what are you waiting for, people?