As proof of my platinum bad lady status, I confess that I now design props. This ugly thing keeps my elbows from splaying out during Urdvha Dhanurasana. My design was less ugly but my contractor insisted that I needed those brackets so the thing would not bust open when I put pressure on it. Whatever. It works and it was free, made with leftover debris from the shelving for my laundry room. I also very happily confess that I am sort of running out of odd behavior. Lets see if I can keep these at a dozen. Who am I kidding, neurotic behavior grows like weeds around here. All I’m saying is that hopefully I will not harvest enough crazy for a weekly post, right?
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It’s a completely untrue myth that “traditional” ashtanga teachers don’t use props anyway (and besides, what is a teacher but a thinking prop?).
Oh, so now I’m not such a badass rebel?? Rats, hahahahaha, I had a suspicion that I wasn’t 😀
I didn’t mean it that way! LOL. I thought you might’ve been feeling some unnecessary guilt is all. I’m a big opponent of unnecessary guilt.
I’m learning to release the guilt B! These are playful confessions. What really freaks me out I’m probably too chicken to share yet, but maybe soon I’ll air that too.
David Garrigues would be proud. Seriously! Do what works.
It does work Michelle, I detected a bit of progress just today as a matter of fact.
Absolutely – keep it up. But…. you’ll have to graduate to just a strap around your elbows soon!
I already tried that! I loved it and Val helped me do it, because unfortunately I cannot strap myself tight enough without help!!
Wow this is very impressive! I think props are under-rated in the ‘traditional’ Ashtanga practice to be honest…..most of us don’t come to this practice with a light and limber body that ‘gets it’ right away.
Roaring with laughter D! I am in love the the second half of your statement. xo