Today I did Full Wheel in yoga class!! WHAT?! I have never done this pose before. I am always jealous of people who can come in and bam - whip out a back bend. Ginny came with me to yoga and easily popped into it. Gymanstics background and her pure awesomeness were the reasons for her ability.

But today, I did it!! I didn’t plan on doing it. In fact, I was 10 minutes late to the 90 minute class, so I didn’t set an intention or anything. Gina did a lot of prep for it - lots of shoulder opening and leg strengthening. And I felt so good throughout the class. And then, I did full wheel!! So exciting!!

This is something I am going to continue to work on. I realize some days I may be able to do it again, and others I won’t. That’s ok. I did it today. I did it today!!

It’s interesting, I am feeling like I’m having a rough week emotionally. Both of my jobs are causing me struggles. But when I think about it, I don’t actually think my week is difficult - I think I am just experiencing my emotions more. I am going to blame this / credit this to yoga. And my breathing practice. And my asana practice. Noticing emotions, noticing my body, noticing my environment more. Opening up my eyes.

Speaking of my eyes, man, they are places for pressure. On Monday, I could only do 6 minutes of breathing. Tuesday, I accomplished 10 minutes of laying down and breathing (an actual 8 of focusing on my breath, the last two I think I planned my dinner or outfit or something). Tonight, we’re going to try for 15. When I’m laying down breathing, I was instructed to focus on my nostrils - which is more open. Which lung is more open? Let your eyes relax in their sockets. Imagine ice cubes at the back of the eyeballs slowly melting. —Right there - that’s where I feel the most pressure. My eyes. Hmm. Keeping your mouth closed, swallow, and allow your tongue to fall back and away from the top of your mouth. Let your body be supported by the floor. And on and on and on. 15 min.

But! Today I did full wheel! Who knows how my breathing will go tonight!

Also, I promise to start taking pictures of myself in these positions and posting them.

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