Flexibility

Flexibility

One of my main categories was flexibility. I really wanted to be able to reach my hands in the Back Scratch/ Cow Stretch. here is my progression:

14/01/2017

6/05/2017

12/8/2017

16/09/2017

Yay! I did it. My next goal is to be able to clasp my hands together.

The shoulder rotation was the hardest - it felt like I had to almost dislocate my shoulders to do this. You couldn't let go of the grip so that made it even harder. I used a dynaband every morning to practise on top of all my other stretches.

Groin Butterfly - improvement +11.3cm

Sit and Reach - +15cm improvement

My downard facing dogs have got a bit better!

Working on shoulder stands!

I finally had the confidence to try doing a bind.

Getting closer to the splits!

 I am proud of the improvements I have made so far. I have a long way to go but during yoga classes I feel more confident in the poses, can hold them longer and can control my breathing better. I enjoy the camraderie of going with friends and having them as support.