Oh, Good Grief...now,about Ashtanga...

[Guest guest]

Once again we have degenerated into lashing out

at one another with insults because of

misunderstandings, misperceptions and/or the unwillingness (or lack

of grace) to "let go". I suppose I have a choice as

to what I choose to read...<br><br>Back to the topic

of Astanga...I had a wonderful practice

yesterday...I had a lead class instead of usual "Mysore

style"(self-practice with adjustments). It was nice because I get to

see where I am slacking off in asanas that are esp.

difficult for me. I am not practicing today (I rest on

Saturdays) which is probably wise because I am noticing some

back pain. I am having some discomfort in the upper

lumbar spine and also at the base of my spine near the

beginning of the tailbone. I suspect the lower back is a

result of forgetting uddiyana bandha or not balancing

properly on my sitz bones in seated poses and navasana. I

don't know what is causing the upper lumbar stuff.

Feels like something is out of place. I haven't figured

out yet what I did to cause it and how to correct it.

Any suggestions would be most welcome. Namaste' KJMJ