These Monday late-afternoon classes are a lot of fun but a lot of work. A lot of the abdominal work was isolated on the lower abs, especially isolated left and right lower abdominal strength work. In other words, the exact muscle I have torn. I had to really pay close attention to the experience because I am actively trying to not make things worth with middling success.
Instructor: Toby
Pain level: Orange
Highlight of the class: Urdhva mukha svanasana (upward-facing dog). I have never really been able to get into this posture comfortably before. I keep expecting my back to lock up when I move from up dog into downward facing dog (adho mukha svanasana) but for the most part if I keep the abdominal muscles locked then I can make it pain free.
Favorite posture: C curves in table posture. You look over your left shoulder and throw your left hip out from a table and the same to the right. It is a side opening posture. Also you can look at the cute girl over your left shoulder and only feel a little bad about it.
Least favorite posture: Surya namaskara. Toby led us through a series of postures in a modified sun salutation on our toes. "Stay way up on your toes," she implores. Thanks for pointing out my mutant feet, bitch!
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