Day 52: Row, row, row your yoga.
July 22, 2008
For nearly a week I have been varying my spot in the room. It’s been good for me. But at times I like to go back to home base and be in “my spot.” Today I stood on the front row again and remembered why I love being there. I like having the mirror, I like not having to stand behind people, and I like being able to see myself and only myself when I focus. Yeah, I’m spoiled.
So anyway, I am going back and forth. Front row, second row, back row, front row.. over and over. Left side, right side, near the stage, away from the stage. The idea is to be able to practice anywhere in the room regardless of where you are standing. I’ll need this in Training. I can’t imagine I’ll have much opportunity to have a “spot” when I’m sharing the room with 500 other yogis.
I never intended to get spoiled. I never planned it out. I moved to the front row ages ago thinking that was the best place for me. I love it up there. But it’s also good for me to be in the back, off to the side, and right by the stage. I’m learning, and trying to be flexible (haha). It’s working, I think.
Tomorrow morning I will get up early and go back to class and try a new spot. Who knows where I’ll stand tomorrow. Stay tuned!
59/90
July 25, 2008 at 5:57 am
row row row!! the song “row row row your boat” always makes me think of bikram advanced class now, because at the studio where i’ve been practicing, we don’t count when we do the leg circles. instead, for each set, we sing “row row row your boat” twice. in canon. it’s 30 counts!
it was funny when this year’s champs came to class cause ball is from thailand and he didn’t know the words…
i love switching up my spot. i like it in the front but sometimes i feel more relaxed when i can chill in the back because i get the illusion that no one can see me!!