Leg stretch, January 2024
It goes up and down. Powerful exercises follow lame exercises and vice versa. It's always good to practise. You learn discipline. You learn to deal with frustration. You even get to know yourself. And there are also enough exercises to inspire you.
Even today it was difficult to get through the 90 minutes. I kept thinking about stopping. But that's almost a taboo. When I start practising, I practise for 90 minutes. Starting is the most difficult moment. Once this has been mastered, I move on. Making the beginning as easy as possible is a little trick to get yourself practising.
Every exercise session also has highlights. So I'm happy that I can do chaturanga more easily again during the sun salutations. I no longer have to put my body down on the mat. I have become stronger. That feels good.
Going to the gym makes sense.
Instead of sputa kurmasana, I practise the asana in the picture. My left hip is still overstretched and painful, but I can already feel an improvement.
I'm looking forward to the 1st series tomorrow.
Practicing daily is not just a recommendation for yoga. What gets attention grows. What doesn't get attention withers and slowly dies away.