This morning I went to my first official Advanced Vinyasa class. Seriously, seriously advanced. It was a small class (I was one of six) and clearly they were tall and slim people but OK, that might happen in a class that size . . . but I WAS seriously out of my league. I did enjoy the tone the instructor set, telling us that yoga was enjoyable and not to force the poses. I get the irony that the night before I'd gone to my most Basic class and then flip that over to the most advanced. She did Side Crane Pose (Parsva Bakasana), Forearm Headstand to Spider (Pincha Mayurasana), Shoulder Pressing Pose (Bhujapindasana), etc! This instructor was amazing, her movements into each pose was effortless and she incorporated dance moves into her flow. I really wish I was in shape enough to do her class justice.
The studio was lovely, a second floor walk up with large front windows and sky panels on the ceiling. As in a dance studio there is a full wall of mirrors which while I enjoy the light, I can't say it was everything a girl wants to see of herself as she does squat poses. I got the $20 seven day trial pass (I enjoy that because when it's a challenging practice I have no choice but to go back).
So, all this week I'm going to try different classes . . . this particular class wasn't heated to the extreme but because it was a workout I was sweaty. Plus, I hate to say it but my blue mat shed all over their pristine hardwood floor. I think I need to get a new one before I show up there later this week!
Score: 8 Cost: $$
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