I started my sunday very sporty: I jumped out off the bed as I saw that the weather is nice, put on some jogging gear and started with a run through the forest. It was great, I enjoy the silence in the forest. Normally there is always some kind of noise around me, but when I run through the forest there are moments when only my own steps and breath can be heard. That is really restorative.
Afterwards I rested a little bit and then started my Ashtanga practice on our roof-deck. At the time I started the weather was still very nice, sun and blue sky. But after a while some dark clouds appeared and came nearer and nearer. There were also lightnings and thunder but still far away. It seemed that the energy that was in the air was also transferred to my practice because it felt really good today. The hamstrings felt ok, breathing and focus were also good. But the storm finally decided to befall us and as the clouds were really black around me I decided to continue my practice inside. Just one minute later it started raining hard and the lightnings and thunders were right above us.
I continued practicing up to Navasana plus Pincha Mayurasana. I have chosen this pose as my new challenge. Since it probably will take some years til I cope with it I thought it would be reasonable to start practicing it now. :-) Actually it's better than I thought. Of course I use the wall but sometimes I'm able to balance for one second or so.
Now I have to eat something, first meal of the day.
