I had my first taste of Ashtanga yoga recently. I’d been doing the more gentle Hatha version for a while but had to miss my class because of other commitments and found the Ashtanga on the timetable for a different day.
For forty five minutes, I was continually moving from one pose to the next, starting with ten sun salutations and on through various positions designed to work the entire body. Each one gentle enough but the continual progress was so much more dynamic. At the end of the relaxation period which completed the class, I was refreshed, energised and yet completely relaxed at the same time. Fabulous!
As the weeks have gone on, I’ve found myself becoming more flexible, stronger, more toned, plus my posture is noticeably better.
I know that Helen Mirren keeps fit by doing four sun salutations every morning – looking at that lady’s figure is good enough for me. I also know, from her appearance on Jonathan Ross’s chatshow, that she was papped for this famous picture in a very secluded holiday spot. I apologise to her for reposting it but, come on Helen, you look wonderful. An inspiration to all of us more mature ladies.
I’m trying to salute the sun every morning!
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