Day 18 – One on One Yoga

Far from where I want to be with this one. But it is getting somewhat easier. At least I’m getting used to the order of things. And my arms are bending somewhat before dropping my weight when I try to push into upward dog. The exciting part was that I was able to do the part where you touch/hold your opposite ankle while in downward dog. Progress is progress.

I’ve been struggling with which mat to use. I have a regular (though fairly old) purple yoga mat. When I purchased it yoga mats only came in purple and you had to go to a specialty store to get them. I like this mat, but it’s not as cushy as I would like. My right palm specifically prefers more cushioning. I also have a really cushy pilates mat. I used that one today. Sure made the balance moves more difficult. Really anytime I had to hold a position I found myself getting wobbly. Clearly pilates mats are not made for yoga. My hubby has a thick yoga mat and I really like that. I feel like Goldilocks. This mat is too firm. This mat is too soft. This mat is just riiiight. So, do I just use his mat? Or should I retire the old mat and get myself a thicker yoga mat to replace both my current ones?

Another plus today: I think I’m getting used to this 4:30 thing. The last two days I’ve been lying in bed awake when the alarm went off. Who would have thought my body would get used to something like getting up ridiculously early? I suppose people are adaptable. After all, if we couldn’t change the little things we’d never be able to change the big things.