I'm just integrating a full primary practice into my daily routine. This means getting up at 5:30, preparing for practice, practice until 7:30 or 7:45, then preparing for work and leaving between 8:30 and 8:45.
So far I haven't managed a full week with this schedule, but of course it needs some time to adjust to a new schedule.
Today everything was fine, jumped out of the bed when the alarm went off and was on the mat at about 5:45. Practice was quite good, concentration was much better than yesterday. The breath found a nice rythm during parts of standing and first half of seated poses.
But it seems that I overdid the sit-ups a bit during my gym excursion on Saturday. My abs were so sore, ouch! Each Chaturanga and upward dog was a completely new experience. Plus I definitely have to work on my flow. When practicing alone it takes about 15 minutes longer than practicing with a group. I have to find a way for generating some of the group energy on my own.
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Hey Mike,
thanks for your comment. I'm sorry that you're also suffering from an hamstring issue.
The most frustrating point first: I have this problem now for several years and it is still there. But there were some periods of time when I was able to practice without pain. It was a modified Ashtanga self practice. I think it is always possible to step back so far that you can practice without pain. But the problem is that this way it isn't going away either. Encouraged by my teacher I started again working towards the limits and it is getting better, very very slowly. The most important thing for me concerning this issue is strengthening the hamstrings. I've taken up a gym membership only for this purpose. Walking/Running is also good. In your case I would recommend a very careful, modified Ashtanga practice combined with hamstring exercises twice or three times per week. Wraps with castor oil also help a lot. Good luck and tell me about the progress.
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