Have you ever reached a point in the journey of life when you aren't quite sure if the next step is all uphill... the perservance to make it to the top and down the other side... or if the next step is going to be a slow but steady downhill jog. I'm not even quite sure what the catalyst for recognition of that stage is, I just know I am waiting to figure out the effort level.

I missed practice this morning. I got a support email from a client, sat down to troubleshoot, found a larger problem... so I didn't make it. I didn't feel so bad though figuring I could definitely make Kiran's Intro to Second class. While the opportunity to practice with our substitute instructor is a great opportunity, I am my teacher's student and I miss his energy. Intro to Second was fun though and I'm glad I went. We did some fun stuff. My right knee is really bothering me though. I am growing worried about it. The cramps are getting worse. Noted them in Shalabasana, Laghu, Kapo, Bakasana... I was also given the trick to growing my bandas!!!!

I can't do handstands and I struggle with headstands because I'm too in my shoulders and not strong enough in my core. Kiran had us do Bakasana C (she made it up :>) where we entered into a tripod headstand, lowered our knees onto the backs of our arms and lifted our head. I can't do this.. but, for the first time ever, I was able to feel where the work is. I think I should work on this manuever everyday for awhile. I struggle just with the tripod headstand so this should keep me entertained for quite a long time... but there is no hurry... it is only asana and it is what it is.

Seattle this week... it should be one helluva a week... time in the making so to speak... valley or peak... to be seen.