“Lower, Lower… you need to go lower”, he said exasperatedly.
“If I go any lower, I won’t get up“, I cried back.
Well, it’s my fault, I asked my husband to count the number of proper push-ups I do in one set. I did 10 (or so I thought), but all I could hear was ONE. Yes, just one. When I disagreed, he called my push up a “lulu-pilu” push up and went on to do a big display of how a proper push-up is done. Uff the gall of this boy! After that, started the drill.
I would be on the floor, trying to do one proper Push- Up, while he would just stare at me and shake his head.
It took me back to the childhood days when Dad would call the three of us and say – give me 10. Immediately we would be on the floor, trying to outdo each other. In those younger days I could do chin ups too, but now I can barely hang down from the bar.
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The last time I tried to do EPK2 or Eka Pada Koundiyasana 2, was more than a year back. I had no arm strength and was really clumsy with my legs. Then last week, it happened. Just like that I was able to lift my legs. I believe all the Chaturanga Dandasana, push-ups and weight workouts helped me to achieve this. I still can’t balance it for long and keep falling off… Practice, I need more practice.
More core strengthening stuffs happening below.
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| The reflection looks so much better though |
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| There’s a Crow in the backyard! – Bakasana |
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Remember how I wanted to do a Fallen Angel Pose. Well!! This is the closest I will ever get to break dancing. My legs are all kinds of awkward. 😜The journey to a beautiful pose, is surely not pretty 😹 (Not to mention that look of desperation before making a great fall)
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My quest for the perfect split continues. I am one Yoga Block away from touching the ground, but that itself might take months. For now, it’s stretching and more stretching and taking care of my hamstrings. There was a time when I would push too hard, end up with knee pain and had to start all over again after resting for a week or so. But now, I am slowly learning to not stupidly rush things and understand the limitations of my body.
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I made my first inversion video, at least one where I didn’t goof up. The struggle for a strong core – is real my dear friends.
And here I've been thinking of starting a nice, gentle yoga routine. What you're doing, girl, I call that superhuman yoga! 😉
More power to you!
Gasp, gasp, gasp and a long sighhhhh!! Yeah that's all I can say to your commendable asanas Raj! In awe! Proud of you dear girl! Your asanas are getting better I can say despite knowing nothing much about them!
I am always in awe of your Yoga poses. And about push ups, tell me about it. I can't go completely down, still don't have that much strength but it's okay. It's much better from where I began. My flexibility has become so much better over the years but nowhere close to yours. Kudos!
Even mine are a lot better than when I first started… It feels like an accomplishment but still a long way to go 😀 Kudos to you too for being so consistent 🙂
Wow…. What an inspiration u are rajlakshmi!!!!!
Wow…. What an inspiration u are rajlakshmi!!!!!
thank you so much 😀
lulu-pilu – what you do…seriously….!!!!! I am speechless…..
hahaha I wish he would say the same 😛 Thank you 😀
I love your core strength and your consistency! Quite adorable. Shall follow your steps and start doing some thing worthwhile soon.
thank you so much Menaka 😀
I bow to thee! You are so impressive. I'm in awe of your upper body strength. You see, my lower body is pretty strong and I can leg press huge weights but upper body and core are not even close. I've got to find a good yoga class. Also, how in the world do you have time for all of this?! I know I've asked you before but I'm still astounded!
Thank you so much Sanch. I wish I could do all the weight lifting that you can… I follow Youtube tutorials since I don't get enough time for a class ( I just didn't search for any yoga studio) 🙂 Plus all the posts of other yogis on Instagram keeps me pumped 😛
All the best for the further poses and the push-ups of course! The rubber like bending is always a treat for us, only to realize how straight we are like a stick!
Keep it up, Raj!
Cheers
Geets
thank you so much Geetika 😀 Oh I still feel stiff when I try something new 😀
You think you are clumsy?? I seriously disagree with that! God! You are amazing!!
aww thank you 😀 But my practice sessions are all sorts of goof ups 😛
Aha!! What can I say? The push up part is inspiring for me since this is the closest to what I can attempt to do. Rest all is unattainable.
I struggle so hard to go lower in push ups… I am sure with practice everything is attainable 😀 thank you 😀
You are so right, Raj! Understanding the limitations of your body and working around it, slowly and patiently, is what will help you achieve success. I am experiencing it and taking real care not to push myself harder than what my body can take.
Superb superb poses, man! I am in awe of you, girl! Do you know that? <3
aww you are too sweet … thank you so much encouragement Shilpa 😀
Kudos to your commitment Rajlakshmi. Stick to it. Waiting to read a post about how you have mastered every yoga pose you set your eyes on.
hahaha that's a long way to go 😀 Thank you
Absolutely lovely and being a yoga freak nothing is more pleasurable than achieving a posture and also watching someone do it:)
yes, indeed. It feels amazing to reach a goal 😀
My goodness. I saw that first picture on Facebook and it looks unbelievable. If you could hold it long enough to be photographed it is more than enough. Whew!
hahaha thank you so much Tulika 😀
Wow, you are inspiring!
thank you 😀
My my! You never seize to inspire me, Raj. And this one is jaw-dropping! I so wish you do that perfect split soon! 🙂 And oh yeah, I don't think I will ever be able to do any of this.
thank you so much 😀