Yoga Achievements

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I've been doing the yoga class at the gym for three months now and tonight I was able to achieve several poses that I simply could not do before. I've been learning how to lengthen my spine and control my abs so as to increase my core flexibility and I made a breakthrough. I can now bend and fold myself over much more, despite my tummy being in the way. I also was able to hold the Boat pose at level three for the first time! That is the one where you balance on your butt on the floor and make a V with your torso and your legs holding your arms out. I now have enough core strength to be able to do it. It felt great! I was also able to achieve parts of Warrior Three and Dancing Warrior, both of which involve balancing on one leg and floating the arms and the other leg in interesting ways. My balance is pretty good, but these poses definitely challenge it. I was also able to do Fish (another one that needs major core strength) for the first time tonight, too. I love the relaxed feeling that I have at the end of the class and tonight I also left with a feeling of quiet pride.