I am trying to draw my forehead to my shins in Pade Hastasana, the forward bend posture, and I notice the tops of my feet are dotted with marbles of sweat. Actually, rivulets of sweat are cascading down from my knees. Class started less than five minutes ago and I’m already perspiring in copious amounts in the least expected of places. A refreshing swell of energy increases in me and I suck in my belly, pull it tight to my thighs, grip my hands under my feet and use the strength in my biceps to pull my head even farther down. I slowly try to straighten my legs and feel my hamstrings stretching to their most taut limits.
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This was a great artical! As a person that has done Bikram, and then other types of yoga (Hatha, etc.) I'd be curious what you thought of other styles as well. I think they all have common "cores" (Down Dog, Cobra, Tree, Lotus, etc) although some call them different names. It's a great way to stretch, and WAY more challenging then most think. I brought my son (Evan) to Power Yoga (Extended Hatha) last week, and he laughed at how "easy" it would be - after all he could EASILY touch his toes! I mentioned that there may be just a "little bit more " to it; he laughed at me, ready to show all the "Yoga Wimps" how easy it was... 45 minutes later (temp in there also elevated, but only to 90deg) he was a sweaty mess, strugling to hold up dog! Funny thing was though, when we were done, he said that "even though it was way harder than what he thought it would be, he loved it!" Long story short, he wanted, and received, a gift certificate from us for 10 more visits for his birthday! It's now our Monday night routine (which, by the way, I'll eventually talk you into coming with us to!)
Ed
By the way, I was sure I had you this time; there was NO WAY that "rivulets" is an actual word (in the english language anyway!) You'd be hearing back from me on your atempt to pull the wool over my eyes! A quick visit to "dictionary.com" again verifies your impressive vocabulary though, and I walk away with my head down. I'll find one yet, AH, I will! :)
Ed
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