Well, I'm in Oregon. The trip with the friends part really left no time to get to a Bikram studio. We were up so late each night.
Now, I've got a frickin' cold and am too exhausted to walk the 1.5 miles to the studio. I'm coughing and hacking. Will wait one more day.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008
Back is Back
4pm with Afton.
Wow. I can bend! The rolfing session with Atarah went very well. I was a little sore and a little apprehensive (I don't you but you are in my house. I don't know you but I'm almost naked....) but it seems like she's good. Of course, I was wondering later if she was licensed.....
So, I just held my right foot during the standing forward bend. And I didn't do the situps. No sense aggravating the back. But everything was so much better. I'm still tender. But I realized at the end of the session that it's probably been three months because I now remember it hurting from walking. I guess I got used to the pain.
News says that first hurricane of the season has formed in the Atlantic...Bertha.
Wow. I can bend! The rolfing session with Atarah went very well. I was a little sore and a little apprehensive (I don't you but you are in my house. I don't know you but I'm almost naked....) but it seems like she's good. Of course, I was wondering later if she was licensed.....
So, I just held my right foot during the standing forward bend. And I didn't do the situps. No sense aggravating the back. But everything was so much better. I'm still tender. But I realized at the end of the session that it's probably been three months because I now remember it hurting from walking. I guess I got used to the pain.
News says that first hurricane of the season has formed in the Atlantic...Bertha.
ROLF'D!
No Bikram
I got rolfed! She gave her name as Atarah but when I wrote the check it was to Nadine. During the session, which lasted two hours, I heard the question form in my head, "ask her what her given name is".
It took two whole hours because, as Atarah/Nadine explained, she has to work the areas so that when she gets to the point in question that I don't come screaming off the table. Also, when the muscles relax they need someplace to go, so she needs to soften/move the muscles that have been holding things in place (compensating).
She did what she did in the beginning "cranial" work. It was very "soft" i.e. another way of saying it didn't hurt.
I can't quite remember the name of the muscle all this two hours was working towards, the quadramus lumbar (?).
Anyways, afterwards I could bend and touch my hands flat on the floor and able to pick my right leg and hold the foot with both hands. Could not do that before. So this is most definitely an improvement. In just two hours!
I got rolfed! She gave her name as Atarah but when I wrote the check it was to Nadine. During the session, which lasted two hours, I heard the question form in my head, "ask her what her given name is".
It took two whole hours because, as Atarah/Nadine explained, she has to work the areas so that when she gets to the point in question that I don't come screaming off the table. Also, when the muscles relax they need someplace to go, so she needs to soften/move the muscles that have been holding things in place (compensating).
She did what she did in the beginning "cranial" work. It was very "soft" i.e. another way of saying it didn't hurt.
I can't quite remember the name of the muscle all this two hours was working towards, the quadramus lumbar (?).
Anyways, afterwards I could bend and touch my hands flat on the floor and able to pick my right leg and hold the foot with both hands. Could not do that before. So this is most definitely an improvement. In just two hours!
Friday, July 4, 2008
Happy Birthday USA!
10am class with Britton.
YOGI TIPPING
Walked into the class and it was FULL. More people than spaces. Really. I had my towel and mat and water and stood just inside the door scanning the room. I couldn't see any spaces so I took a step to my left to see on the other side of the door when I my leg touched something cool, then an "oof" sound followed by a soft thud. Just on the other side of the door was a young man suspended, WAS suspended, in a rather complex yoga position. Oopsies, says I, I couldn't see you on the floor there with my mat, towels, etc. Sorry! :) Then, I realized that the only spot available was next to him. Too bad. It's usually a better view when you're directly behind. Not my type but I'm married and not looking for a liasion, just inspiration.
This very out of shape lady with wild hair was talking to the very fit yogi. I heard her say 'rolfing' and immediately said "rolfing?" to her and before I knew it all her attention had shifted to me. I mean, she was standing on my yoga mat! She said she did bodywork on a lot of the instructors. I wanted to verify that. I was polite, of course! But she was a bit overwhelming. I thought I'd like to try her but then I didn't want to give her my phone number. At first I thought that would be convenient, considering my schedule, to have her come to the house. Except when she asked for my address I hesitated. I didn't want her to know where I live. Maybe someone could blindfold her and drive her over? I don't know. It was just happening too fast. Then, as I was leaving, she was talking to Britton who said how amazing she was. Does Britton owe her money? Have a hidden gambling/drug problem mebbe? OMG, I'm so suspicious. Finally, I said "OKAY" and the appointment was set for 4:30 tomorrow IN MY HOUSE!
YOGI TIPPING
Walked into the class and it was FULL. More people than spaces. Really. I had my towel and mat and water and stood just inside the door scanning the room. I couldn't see any spaces so I took a step to my left to see on the other side of the door when I my leg touched something cool, then an "oof" sound followed by a soft thud. Just on the other side of the door was a young man suspended, WAS suspended, in a rather complex yoga position. Oopsies, says I, I couldn't see you on the floor there with my mat, towels, etc. Sorry! :) Then, I realized that the only spot available was next to him. Too bad. It's usually a better view when you're directly behind. Not my type but I'm married and not looking for a liasion, just inspiration.
This very out of shape lady with wild hair was talking to the very fit yogi. I heard her say 'rolfing' and immediately said "rolfing?" to her and before I knew it all her attention had shifted to me. I mean, she was standing on my yoga mat! She said she did bodywork on a lot of the instructors. I wanted to verify that. I was polite, of course! But she was a bit overwhelming. I thought I'd like to try her but then I didn't want to give her my phone number. At first I thought that would be convenient, considering my schedule, to have her come to the house. Except when she asked for my address I hesitated. I didn't want her to know where I live. Maybe someone could blindfold her and drive her over? I don't know. It was just happening too fast. Then, as I was leaving, she was talking to Britton who said how amazing she was. Does Britton owe her money? Have a hidden gambling/drug problem mebbe? OMG, I'm so suspicious. Finally, I said "OKAY" and the appointment was set for 4:30 tomorrow IN MY HOUSE!
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