I have been trying out some new things lately, opening deeper to the potentials of life. This morning, when I woke up and went to the mat, I felt a sense of boredom with my practice that is all too familiar. I needed something fresh, something new, and was determined to create that. Instead of just going through some routine, I picked up "Light On Yoga" opened to a random page and dedicated my practice to performing the Asana I chose. OH, big mistake!! Well, not really. I opened to a pose named Kasyapasana (Kas-Yap-Asana), a pose I have never done before and one I thought I would be able to accomplish easily.
Kasyapasana (see picture below) is pretty much a combination of Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana and Vasistasana, two poses I am relatively competent at.
I warmed up mightily over about a 60 minute period, doing some sun salutations, headstand, and the aforementioned poses. When it came time to perform Kasyapasana, I felt pretty confident.......that is, until I actually tried it. I couldn't grab my foot, my balance was way off and I'm pretty sure I woke up my neighbor with the massive thump that took place the 3 times I fell out of the pose!! It was really quite comical. And in that, I learned my lesson for the day. I wasn't upset, dejected, self critical or partaking of any negative emotions. I fell, I tried, I "failed" and I enjoyed. If only I/We could have that outlook on all things we encounter.....How much easier life would be!!
So my reminder to you today is to explore, branch out, remember more of who you are and enjoy the journey, no matter how many times you fall.
This morning's practice
Ado Mukha VirasanaSirsasana
Surya Namaskar 20-25 mins
Parsvakonasana
Parsvottanasana
Padahastasana
Padangusthasana
Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
Ado Mukha Svanasana
Vasistasana
Kasyapasana
Supta Dandasana (with block and blankets)
Paryankasana with Block
Paschimottanasana
Salamba Sarvangasana II
Halasana
Savasana
ENJOY!!
