livingroovy Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I'm a yoga teacher, but up until recently had a pretty big fear of going upside down. (I'm not strong enough/this is scary/I couldn't do it as a kid...etc. etc. etc. blah!) In the last 6 week challenge my goal was to kick up against the wall into a handstand. Done.Yesterday, while practicing before teaching, I very casually, in the middle of the room, kicked up into a forearm stand (in sanskrit the term is 'pincha mayurasana'- feathered peacock pose) and held it for at least 10 seconds. OWNED.We also are doing a body composition challenge at the Functional Training Center I work at (if any of you are from or ever pass through Denver, come check us out) and I've lost almost an inch from my waist since the first measurement right before Christmas.Rock on. Quote Race: Gallifreyan Profession: Druid Level: 6 Current Challenge:Livingroovy Comes Home [sTR] - 16.8 // [DEX] - 12.25 // [sTA] - 16 // [CON] - 17.3 // [WIS] - 16.55 // [CHA] - 14.6 Find me on the internets: Facebook // Twitter // Kate Marolt | Play Warrior & Excitement Engineer! Link to comment
Denny Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I looked at a video for the forearm stand and my elbows said ouch just by looking at it, good work with both that and the handstand! What's your next goal? Quote -> Dead Athletes Don't Lie -> John Cleese on Creativity -> Digital addiction and the chaotic mind My Bucket List Link to comment
The Tin Man Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 You're back! And awesome job rocking the forearm stand! Quote The Tin Man: Cyborg Ranger Tin Man's Out of Date Epic Quest I am what I do. Link to comment
livingroovy Posted February 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Hi guys! Somehow I missed out on the current 6 week challenge...my bad! It's been a crazy busy (in a good way!!) beginning to 2012. Denny you'll be proud of me-- I'm starting up gymnastics classes at the place I work. It scares the hell out of me but I am so excited! Quote Race: Gallifreyan Profession: Druid Level: 6 Current Challenge:Livingroovy Comes Home [sTR] - 16.8 // [DEX] - 12.25 // [sTA] - 16 // [CON] - 17.3 // [WIS] - 16.55 // [CHA] - 14.6 Find me on the internets: Facebook // Twitter // Kate Marolt | Play Warrior & Excitement Engineer! Link to comment
StrengthIsBeauty Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Congrats on your latest achievement! Quote Run Loba, Run Link to comment
Denny Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 You better report on the progress of those classes livingroovy! Quote -> Dead Athletes Don't Lie -> John Cleese on Creativity -> Digital addiction and the chaotic mind My Bucket List Link to comment
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