Sensation

Good Afternoon, a phrase came to me recently, "fake it till you make it". So many times in yoga poses, we all want to "look" as if we have the pose or are able to do the pose even if it doesn't feel good. We just do not want to feel left out in class. I can't tell you how many years I felt this when I attended classes. I did not like being the odd girl out! Well, these days, I could not care less. It is such a good feeling and really, I have been forced to do it to take care of my health. Teaching more and knowing that I have so many lovely people depending on me including myself has pushed me to do yoga that feels really good! Downward dog......our favorite! My teacher has been working with me for years....on getting into my legs to balance my weight. Which has caused elbow and shoulder trouble for me
During our many classes together I would try to do as I was being directed but frankly I really was not getting it. Changing my focus to a sensation or visualizing what it would feel like to be more in my legs made it easier for me. And now actually feeling the differance in my body has become noticable. I can tell when I am not balancing my weight and utilizing my legs and feet in the pose.