I got a copy of the normal Bikram class and I edited it all together not including the savasanas and the final breathing... getting it down from 90 minutes to 70. I wanted to try it at home before I get the all clear to go back to the hot room so I could learn what my limitations might be once I get there.
Jonny was playing his music, Christian was in his jiggly chair, and I put my yoga mat right out in the living room with the boys. I watched Christian and he was sleeping until after standing head to knee. I gave his his soother and tried to do cobra but he wasn't having it. I picked him up and fed him and hung out with him until Jonny took over. Then, I moved to the bedroom and let the boys chill in the living room.
Here is a breakdown of what might be a problem for me in class next week:
Standing head to knee - This one is not included in the pregnancy yoga so I hadn't done it in a long time. I held the foot for the first set and didn't try to kick out. I tried to kick out on the second set but this is also when Christian was starting to fuss so I didn't have the focus required to hold it. I could also feel some flexibility loss. I am not worried about this posture. I had it before I will get it back in time.
Triangle pose - my inner thigh on both sides really pulls during this one. I cheated and put my elbow on my knee instead of between my toes so I could achieve the depth in the bent knee. I won't be able to get away with cheating in class next week...
Standing separate leg head to knee - keeping my head tucked in made my diaphragm area muscle cramp - so I had to come out early to stretch it out. This is not an unusual problem for me and I am sure it will go away with time and a more consistent practice.
Toe stand - I haven't done this since before the ankle - so I tried today with little success. Again - time will cure this as well. I did't have a problem with it before the ankle and now that the ankle is "better" I will get this posture back in time.
Sit-up: I didn't do the sit-ups - waiting for the all clear from the doctor next week. I rolled onto my side and up.
Spine strengthening: Whoa!! BOOBS! They are so in the way!! I can't lay comfortably with my head down so I might do the pregnancy savasanas in class. I could manage all of these exercises except for locust. I will do the pregnancy version in class unless the teacher has another option for me.
Here is an article about Bikram Yoga and breastfeeding.
Jonny was playing his music, Christian was in his jiggly chair, and I put my yoga mat right out in the living room with the boys. I watched Christian and he was sleeping until after standing head to knee. I gave his his soother and tried to do cobra but he wasn't having it. I picked him up and fed him and hung out with him until Jonny took over. Then, I moved to the bedroom and let the boys chill in the living room.
Here is a breakdown of what might be a problem for me in class next week:
Standing head to knee - This one is not included in the pregnancy yoga so I hadn't done it in a long time. I held the foot for the first set and didn't try to kick out. I tried to kick out on the second set but this is also when Christian was starting to fuss so I didn't have the focus required to hold it. I could also feel some flexibility loss. I am not worried about this posture. I had it before I will get it back in time.
Triangle pose - my inner thigh on both sides really pulls during this one. I cheated and put my elbow on my knee instead of between my toes so I could achieve the depth in the bent knee. I won't be able to get away with cheating in class next week...
Standing separate leg head to knee - keeping my head tucked in made my diaphragm area muscle cramp - so I had to come out early to stretch it out. This is not an unusual problem for me and I am sure it will go away with time and a more consistent practice.
Toe stand - I haven't done this since before the ankle - so I tried today with little success. Again - time will cure this as well. I did't have a problem with it before the ankle and now that the ankle is "better" I will get this posture back in time.
Sit-up: I didn't do the sit-ups - waiting for the all clear from the doctor next week. I rolled onto my side and up.
Spine strengthening: Whoa!! BOOBS! They are so in the way!! I can't lay comfortably with my head down so I might do the pregnancy savasanas in class. I could manage all of these exercises except for locust. I will do the pregnancy version in class unless the teacher has another option for me.
Here is an article about Bikram Yoga and breastfeeding.
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