Urdhva dhanurasana June 2020
I’m not sure if progress is visible. What has changed is that it’s no more a drama to get into this pose. This and other back bending asanas are just asana I want to exercise. They are no more labeled as extra challenging. I don’t lie on the floor anymore scaring the discomfort that I’ll experience when lifting up. My shoulders got extra treatment during the last weeks. My hips, too. The final goal is it to enjoy the asana. It shall be comfortable one day. I’ve been there already.
Holding the pose for one minute makes sense. I’ll soon adjust the timer. I’ll set it to two minutes. Challenges keep the practice exciting. Two minutes can be very long. When it’s possible to hold this asana for two minutes to hold it for 5 breaths as it’s recommended in Ashtanga Yoga is a piece of cake.
Today I practiced rather late. My rules are simple. I practice before breakfast. After breakfast I have no time anymore. I feel full. The practice feels best with an empty stomach.
Covid-19 changed our behavior. We like to eat at home. Because we gain weight when we eat in restaurants. We want to avoid this. Also today I cooked. Soon we’ll eat the Mango dessert, that I prepared for the late afternoon. What else can I wish for today?