Today's class was a 4pm vinyassa flow, with Emily, and my first time in her class.
Vinyassa flow classes aren't so different from hatha based flow clases. Overall, in a hatha flow you tend to hold the poses a bit longer for a deeper stretch (which I love), whereas in a vinyassa flow, you tend to go quicker, do more chatarangas, and handstands often arise.
Handstands, Schmedstands!
That's how I feel about them. I can't do them, and not sure I will ever be able to. Even if I am capable, I just don't see it happening in a class of 50+ people, with little instruction. Plus it's way too scary to throw your legs straight to the air without a spotter. So when the teacher breaks the flow and takes time out for handstand, it always annoys me. I don't think it's safe, and it's not practical.
I am sure I'd feel much different about handstands if I was one of the yogi show-offs. If that was me, I would pop my legs up, and be all still and stiff and zen like. Oh I do wish that was me!
I suppose it is possible, but only with a ton of practice, and I think a few workshops to learn the technique with a spotter. But first things first, I need to gain more strength in my arms, shoulders and core. Getting into Handstand, and keeping yourself in check, requires a lot of muscle control.
So never mind Handstand. Or Headstand. Or any other crazy ass arm balances.
Before I take those on, I have something else to conquer - THE CROW!
Damn that crow! My true yoga nemesis. I've been trying to master the crow for years! I can get myself into position, I can feel it, but as soon as my second toe lifts the ground, I waver. I think I am strong enough, but apparently not. Maybe it has something to do with my center of gravity?! Or maybe it's a deep seeded fear, because of that fall I once took from crow, landing straight on the bridge of my nose (ouch!), leaving a red carpet burn sore?! (yup, wasn't that lovely!).
I don't know what it is, but one day I'll nail it!
Vinyassa flow classes aren't so different from hatha based flow clases. Overall, in a hatha flow you tend to hold the poses a bit longer for a deeper stretch (which I love), whereas in a vinyassa flow, you tend to go quicker, do more chatarangas, and handstands often arise.
Handstands, Schmedstands!
That's how I feel about them. I can't do them, and not sure I will ever be able to. Even if I am capable, I just don't see it happening in a class of 50+ people, with little instruction. Plus it's way too scary to throw your legs straight to the air without a spotter. So when the teacher breaks the flow and takes time out for handstand, it always annoys me. I don't think it's safe, and it's not practical.
I am sure I'd feel much different about handstands if I was one of the yogi show-offs. If that was me, I would pop my legs up, and be all still and stiff and zen like. Oh I do wish that was me!
I suppose it is possible, but only with a ton of practice, and I think a few workshops to learn the technique with a spotter. But first things first, I need to gain more strength in my arms, shoulders and core. Getting into Handstand, and keeping yourself in check, requires a lot of muscle control.
So never mind Handstand. Or Headstand. Or any other crazy ass arm balances.
Before I take those on, I have something else to conquer - THE CROW!
Damn that crow! My true yoga nemesis. I've been trying to master the crow for years! I can get myself into position, I can feel it, but as soon as my second toe lifts the ground, I waver. I think I am strong enough, but apparently not. Maybe it has something to do with my center of gravity?! Or maybe it's a deep seeded fear, because of that fall I once took from crow, landing straight on the bridge of my nose (ouch!), leaving a red carpet burn sore?! (yup, wasn't that lovely!).
I don't know what it is, but one day I'll nail it!
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