So* I started doing yoga again! Since returning from Japan I've been going to classes at the local yoga center almost (but not quite) once a week ( Read more... )

All right, I know none of you care about yoga. But it's become a big source of confidence and inspiration for me, so too bad. :D

I finally did my first unassisted Wheel pose last night! If you're too lazy to click the link, it's a backbend where you rise up from the floor onto your hands and feet, facing the ceiling. I could only get halfway up ( Read more... )

You know how they say yoga will make you more aware of your body? That's because all of it's sore. It's not so much getting in tune with your body as it is plugging your ears against the cacophany of FUCKING OWWW!! resounding from every corner. Last week I looked up the name of every muscle that hurt. It might have been quicker to look up the ones ( Read more... )

Random update time!

1. I've started weekly yoga lessons! I've been meaning to try it forever, and I just found out that a coworker of mine teaches it for free. Had my first session on Tuesday night; I'm still sore, but at least I'm not hobbling around like an old lady anymore. I'm definitely out of shape, I had trouble getting into/maintaining a lot ( Read more... )