Routine – Day Five

Wednesday – 4pm class with Paul

Delightful – in class at 4pm instead of 6pm – which means many fewer people, therefore an easier experience in the room and in the transition rooms (dressing rooms, waiting rooms) -this just means less stress generally.  

I also felt hydrated and well nourished – not too full, not too hungry and so I had no issues with blood pressure (which is something I struggle with sometimes in class).

The class started off so well and I got through the standing series powerfully.  I then lost focus and kept thinking Paul needed to give us some more air – I really needed that fresh blast to bring me down to normal a bit so I could power on.  Alas this didn’t happen and my floor series was lackluster.  By the end I couldn’t wait to get out of the room!  

I recognize that because I’ve been out of a routine practice for so long – my stamina isn’t there and my focus during the class is somewhat on conserving my energy to “get through” the whole thing.  I remember a time when I was practicing regularly how each class was more about “going to the edge” and really focusing on controlling small muscle groups and noticing the growth and change.  I’m confident that I’ll get back there.  At least today I kicked out – something I had been avoiding due to tightness.  Tomorrow I do day 6 – not sure if I’ve ever done six in a row before!