Monday, March 14, 2011

Go!

With less than thirteen practice days left here in Mysore I want to make certain I push myself as much as possible in each one. I am not sure when the next time I will have the luxury of focusing on my practice like this so I have to take advantage of every minute in the shala.

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This is the face of an extremely happy yogi. Today I finally got over myself and dropped back into backbends from standing! And I did it 3 times. Saraswathi was standing next to me when I informed her I wanted to try to drop back. Her words of wisdom to me?
"Go!" So I did!

I was a bit overcome with emotion during my finishing poses. I have been practicing ashtanga yoga since before I started writing this blog and dropping back has been a goal of mine for at least 2-3 years. So I think today is going to be a most excellent day.
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9 comments:

  1. Rebecca10:15 PM

    I can't imagine being able to do a backbend from standing. All that practice must be paying off!

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  2. Anonymous8:10 AM

    Excellent! All your hard work and dedication have paid off! Congrats!

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  3. Beck, At Her Best9:23 AM

    Congrats! You definitely look like youre enjoying your time there :)

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  4. Cosmic10:40 AM

    Magic!

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  5. lynn11:14 AM

    Congratulations, EE! It's inspiring to read about you reaching a yogic goal. Love your blog and photos!

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  6. Melissa4:12 PM

    YAY!!! Isn't it a great feeling to meet goals you've had for a while? So proud of you!!!

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  7. C8:26 PM

    Awesome! I'm going to have to adopt the "go!" mantra myself I think! :)

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  8. Skippetty6:50 AM

    LIKE! Congrats! :)

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  9. Beth-Aime Labonte1:48 PM

    A big day indeed!

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