I seem to be on a self improvement kick at the moment, at least if my blog entries are anything to go by. On the physical front, every few months I try to get into the habit of stretching on a regular basis. Then I give it up, because no regular stretching exercise is compatible with my level of flexibility (low would be a serious understatement). After a few days of no results and lots of pain I give up.
This time around, though, I’ve realized that to get results I need to hold stretches for about ten minutes- not the thirty seconds usually suggested- and stretch gently- which means that I need lots of pillows and props and such so that the stretching isn’t too severe. In case you’re thinking I’m a complete wimp- that last suggestion came from my Yoga for Wimps book, so I can’t argue.
After doing stretches like this for a few days I’m starting to see some results. Right now I’m working on being able to sit with a straight back with my legs straight out in front of me. At the moment I can’t do either the straight back or the straight leg part, but that’s what I’m aiming for.
This site looks like
it has some good suggestions that will help me get there.
posted at 14:18 on Sat, 17 Apr, 2004 |
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