The first 30 minutes or so of Yoga are getting better. I'm learning to breath and take the tension out of my body and that is helping me concentrate and hold the poses. I'm able to drop deeper into the lunges and put more pressure on the legs. However, as I'm able to put more effort into the first 30 minutes, I start dropping off...by the time I'm at twisting prayer off of runners pose, I'm getting spent. I'm falling apart at right angle poses and I can't even complete Warrior Three, Half Moon or Twisting Half Moon. But I still try. As I fall down, I'll try to get back into Crescent and go into it again. I'm sure I'll be there in a few more sessions. I was actually able to do the Crane several times for several seconds.
One thing that REALLY helped the Yoga was going through the book and video again to remember the Asanas. That allowed me to not look at the TV and to really focus on what I am doing. I actually am doing the same thing for the Leg/Back workout tomorrow. I'm studying the exercises so I spend less time trying to figure out what to do and more time focusing on what I am doing.
I'm getting better at Ab Ripper (last night) too. I can push harder though the Scissors, lift my leg higher and feel more crunch.
Happy Easter!
