So, today I decided to do a P90X workout with my husband. I was impressed with the knowledge of yoga that the trainer had. He is a real promoter of yoga which is great. This class provided a good cardio workout, as well as, the strengthening and stretching that a typical yoga class usually provides.
My shoulders were sore after yesterdays class. Today I needed to do some deep stretching for my tired muscles. No pain no gain right?
What a wonderful yoga class today in a beautiful studio with windows looking out into the rainforest. This class was taught by a Maya Yoga intructor and was really fun and challenging. There was a nice energy you could feel. The class was two hours long, but moved so quickly, only my muscles realized it. We attempted Scorpion Pose, and I was only able to do the set up for it today. Yesterday we tried it also and my muscles were still feeling it. I did not feel strong enough to try getting my feet off the ground. The instructor helped me with a shoulder opening pose instead which was very helpful. The studio was far, and down a dirt road. It took about an hour to get there, but definitely worth the trip. I think I will try to make it there again soon!
I have about a week’s worth of yoga classes to make up. I simply could not fit it in. I think my body had been asking for a little break as well. One thing I did notice in class today was that the pain I had been feeling in my arm from the time I went too far in wheel, is completely gone. That is very reassuring. I noticed some aches in my feet though. I have some kinks to work out over the next few practices.
Today’s class was a Led class, which I probably should avoid until I learn Anusara better. The teacher was OK, a very pretty blonde with green eyes, who had a bit of an ego, but really “led” us instead of teaching us. I went with a friend of my next door neighbor’s, and that was nice. We might try an ashtanga class tomorrow. Taught, not led, so it’s bound to be better.