I’ve abandoned my 1.5 hrs asana practice. Excuses: early work day, after work duties and pleasures.

Nowadays i’m pleased to practice for 15 minutes before work. And when i have the chance to practice asana, i strategically place obstacles in my way.

I’m in the midst of an egoic struggle. I’m not living in my body - and not satisfied with the body i’m in. My body is tight and cranky. not supple and joyful.

Back on the mat today. I feel awkward. My legs stumpy, solid and unmoving like a pair of red cedars. Occasionally my wrist and rotator cuff throb (2 new injuries).

I bend into one knee while the other heel barely inches towards the floor. This used to make my heels connect with the earth - but today they’re skyward.

I am grateful for this challenge, for feeling my practice in my body as it is. While it frustrates me, it also gives me new insight into a tight body.

Conclusion = Asana is good, i feel this more than ever. It keeps me flowing and (for the most part) injury free. Laying on my mat i can feel the jumbles in my back melt into the floor.