Arghh! stiff as wet cement today, which I suppose is better than hardened cement. However, I completed my first full practice this week today. I’ve been doing shortened practices all week due to sickness and exhaustion. At the moment I am practicing up to Marichasana C and am only able to bind on the right side. I’ve been stuck here for a couple weeks now. Not sure what could be causing this lack of twisting power, but I think the real culprit is a stiff right shoulder. I’m just a few inches short of a finger bind on the left side and think this will open up shortly, especially if I can continue with a few outside of practice shoulder openers. I continue with my small cup of black coffee first thing in the morning, right after meditation practice and before my asana practice. It helps to warm up my body as well as stimulating and energizing my concentration and focus in the practice.
Had a fabulous and restful night of sleep last night, felt deeper and calmer than any nights I’ve had in quite a while. I did a few hip openers before bed and that seemed to contribute to the overall quality of my sleep.
More soon.
Namaste,
D
