

Days 19 and 20 - Day Off and Rajalaxmi Backbends
Another thoroughly enjoyable Sunday, with a morning of pranayama and asana practice followed by a long afternoon socialising at the pool...


Day 18 - Sunita Advanced Class - Ropes.
I've had a challenging few days managing my mysterious back problem - I've basically had to throw the rule book out and start from...


Day 16 - Down but not out! (And Gulnaz Backbends)
Oh dear! my back has not been good today and ended up sitting out of Gulnaz's class and observing instead. On the plus side, this means I...


Day 15 - Abhijata Advanced Class Backbends.
My back was still feeling a bit vulnerable this morning , but thankfully it is okay with backbends so I was able to join the class. We...


Day 14 - Backbend Actions in Standing Poses with Abhijata
We've reached the mid point of the month and I feel like I've been here forever! Life has settled down into a lovely rhythm of practice,...


Day Off and Day 13 Leg Work and Forward Extensions with Rajalaxmi
Sue and I headed off early to the market at Tulsi Baug to beat the heat of the day and hopefully avoid the worst of the crowds. Pune...


Day 11 - Leg extensions with Sunita
The last couple of days have been really positive - the abundance of time that I have compared to usual has meant a wonderful rekindling...


Day 9 - Eka Padas with Gulnaz
Early start today for Rajalaxmi's pranayama where we sat quietly for viloma inhalations and exhalations, preparing the body with a very...


Day 8 - Forward Bends Advanced class with Sunita
I loved today's class! Sunita taught a thorough and comprehensive forward bend class, once again getting straight to the point so that...


Day 7 - Gulnaz - Forward Bends
A quiet day for me today. I braved the practice session at the institute and reaffirmed to myself that I don't really practice properly...