HEADSTAND

Challenge: conquered.

I think I've done the headstand five times today. I got up to practice it this morning, and got my legs (and butt) up to the wall! Out of excitement and pride, I did it several times throughout the day to show my friends and myself that I can do it. Unfortunately, it's a little uncomfortable for my head, so I don't stay in the pose for more than a few minutes. Nevertheless, I've done what has felt impossible! I never did headstands/cartwheels and the like growing up, so this is like the big time for me :)

We did the crane pose in class the other day. My journey with that reminds me of this headstand thing.
I first encountered the crane pose a few years ago. I showed a video of it to my dad...out of frustration at my inability to do it. He said, "oh that?" Done. Just like that!
"Really, Dad? Ugh..." He put me to shame. Of course he gave me pointers and suggested I tighten my abs, and really lean into it, casting aside fear of falling forward. I did all that, and only improved a little. For a long time, I practiced it every couple of days. I got to the point where I could do the pose, but I could hold it only for seconds, or I would be able to hold it for a minute, but that was 1 in 10 or so...Now, I'm much better at holding the pose, balancing.

Huzzah :)