Nairam’s Roads

Nice practice again Next to Tova and Alfia and Portside, can’t complain

Still doing modified moves for the jumps (basically stepping) and not doing Janu Sirsasana C, but other than that feeling really flexible. Today I worked again on the backbends, and it is established that I can raise myself up (finally!!) The totally kill me, but still, I can see how quickly I’m improving and that I’m stating to be able to curve my back (rather than just raise myself in plank). Very happy and looking forward to tomorrow

Well, couldn’t practice after last Sunday until today. A series of reasons: Ladies’ Holidays, for one, and lack of sleep, another… it’s been a really tough week at work. But today I had to go back to practice, and I’m glad I did–practice was a little rushed (I had an appointment early in the morning, so I could not afford to be late), but still good. I manage to get stretches that were significantly deeper than most of what I have done so far in some poses–including in some of the Prasarittas and Marichi C And… I manage to push up during the backbends!!! This is a totally great development, since I had not been able so far Yay! 

Cannot wait to go tomorrow

Finally, last Sunday I ventured to practice at the Shala again. Before, I did not only feel like I had to give my toe some time to heal, but also because I had transportation problems (long story, related with the fact of being a non-resident needing documentation that takes forever to be able to renew my driver’s license). Anyway. Everything finally came into place and I could go.

It was great to see everyone, and the whole practice felt really great. No adjustments–I think D was trying to give me a break–although I felt extremely flexible and bendy (well, my attempt at back-bends sucked, but that should not surprise me). Other than that, it all felt great. I’m glad to be back

Silly toe still bothering me quite a bit. Not only that, but I just had the worst Ladies’ Holidays, so I stopped practicing for a few days. I went back to it today–I’m happily keeping the flexibility and the strength, but of course the vinyasas are still not a reachable goal for now. It still amazes me how good it can feel just to do as much as I can (which is still a lot). I’m loving the home practice, but I do miss AYC

On Monday, checking with an orthopedist if everything is going right with the healing. Please cross fingers for me!!

Inspired by yesterday’s relative success, I practiced at home before work this morning again. It was nice–I appreciated being able to see the sky through my windows, and the sun I was saying hi! to

Again, I took easy modifications for the jump backs and jump throughs–not jumps, just steps. I skipped the same seated poses as did yesterday–since they would put pressure on my toes, which I don’t want to risk. I also continued to skip the vinyasa in between the seated poses (a bit of a cheat…, I know, but I admit I am still afraid of forcing the toe, which is still hurting even when I walk).

Much focus on breathing, and overall I was happy to see that the flexibility was not completely gone. In the meantime, putting an arnica medication on the toe, and praying that it will miraculously heal sooner than for most people…