Phew! This morning I completed my 16th class, and let me tell you I am super sore! Friday I seemed to hit a bit of a wall, and ever since I have been really stiff, sore and lacking the motivation I found in the first two weeks.
I am, however, battling on. Not to worry. :)
I have also been experiencing a bit of knee pain the past few days. I may have been going a bit too far into a few of the postures without realizing it. So today, I held back a little bit from any postures that involve the knees in an effort to prevent compromising my knees.
It felt really good reaching the 50% mark yesterday. It feels like a great milestone to reach at just the right time. Knowing I have less days ahead of me than behind me, has inspired me once again to push forward with the challenge.
And now, as promised... four more postures.
13. Savasana (Dead Body Posture)
Dead Body Pose facilitates powerful blood flow, then lets circulation return to normal, creating internal cleansing and greatly magnifying the benefits of the postures that precede it. We begin to learn relaxation in this posture.
14. Pavanamuktasana (Wind-removing posture)
Wind-Removing Pose compresses and massages the ascending colon and descending colon.
It also messages the transverse colon and compresses the entire digestive system. It strengthens the arms, prevents flatulence, improves hip flexibility, and firms the abdomen and thighs.
15. Pada-Hasthasana (Sit-up Posture)
stretches the spine and increases flexibility, as does Half Moon. Both poses firm and trim the lower body, where many problem areas, especially for women, reside. It also works the muscles, ligaments and tendons of the legs and improves circulation there as well.
16. Bhujangasana (Cobra Posture)
Cobra Pose strengthens the lumber spine, relieving pain and combating slipped or herniated discs, scoliosis and arthritis in that region. Other important benefits include improved digestion, relief from menstrual disorders, improved appetite, and raising low blood pressure. Cobra Pose also improves the functioning of the liver and spleen.
Thanks for all the love on Facebook, it is keeping me going! Here we go with another week!
