OK, so today the opening started show how it will manifest itself. Still, my back has been killing me all weekend but in back bends today I felt great. Super open and strong. So I told Sharath that I was experiencing pain but felt open. He said "Today, you go back, it's possible". Lo and behold he was totally right. I took my time did a few warm up half bends after 6 or 7 urdhva dhanurasana, Slowly, felt the muscles engaged in my quads and lower bhandas and then put my arms back and went. Surprisingly, I floated back, didn't bonk my head, kept my arms soft but strong, mainly didn't let my bhandas collapse and landed gently on my hands. WHOO WHOO! It was such an amazing feeling. Most importantly, I didn't have any fear. I believe that is what has been holding me back up until now. I fell pretty hard on my head back in September and got scared. But I feel so strong after this 2 months in India and all is coming together these last few weeks.
So, I am convinced that the pain is an opening and will subside soon. I just need to stand up now. I will keep my attention to this and try not to let the fear in.
It just shows how when you truly trust your teacher how much can come from that. He said it's possible and I believed him, and he was right. Such a great day!!!
Sunday, March 28, 2010
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Hi Samantha (Sam)! I haven't seen you or heard of you since we were maybe 9-10 years old! I remember we once went to a movie at the vogue theatre on 3rd avenue (I think my mother drove us there) and we saw some silly Don Knotts movie that had a skeleton pop up and I threw the popcorn up in the air from the scare... hahaha! I also remember a few pupper shows we did, remeber? weren't we really big muppet fans? I lived across the street from you on oaklawn (881)... I remebered you and googled your name and got here! I have fond memories of our childhood friendship and was curious what you have been upto. From what I've read, it really brought a smile to my face to see you live a wonderful & inspiring life.
Hope you're doing well & keep in touch.
"Robert the puppeteer"
my email: romero.molina[at]gmail.com
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