Trying, trying and trying again...

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Up! Up!

In my daily practice I am working on many fronts – almost all my postures need refining, which means that every day I have to decide to expend most of my energies on only a small cluster of asanas, as it is currently impossible for me to evenly share my physical and mental stamina throughout the series trying to advance on every single pose.

But there is always that one pose where you strive most to improve, no matter what. In my case, it’s Sirsasana. I’m trying, trying and trying again… and now it seems that my back has finally learnt how to stay straight. It's about time!

Next step is to complete the headstand by unfolding my legs and keeping them straight up and balanced. And then going into Urdhva Dandasana. Next month? This year? This life? 😊

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