The idea of feeling better about one's body for what it is able to do rather than what it looks like is not a new one. Sal, for instance, writes wonderful posts about such issues.
For me, every time I manage something a little more in my yoga practice, I care a little less about what I look like.
So this week has been a good one. I managed unsupported headstand for a whole minute (!) and finally got my head on the floor in Prasarita Padottanasana (above; photo from Yoga Journal).
But what I really, really want to be able to do is this pose (pic from yoga.about.com).
I don't know why this one speaks to me - maybe it's because it's English name is the Scorpion and I'm a Scorpio? It will probably remain out of reach for me, but it's certainly something to aspire to ...
3 comments:
That pose so beautifully demonstrates balance -- wonderful to aspire to, but wow! it looks tough! I keep thinking about finding a way to work yoga into my life, but without giving up my 2x weekly Pilates class.
Mater, I think you're busy enough! I've never tried Pilates but I'm sure I will one of these days ...
Tiffany: lOL, kind of have to agree with you . . .
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