This week was backbends and inversions. I learned so much about what these extreme poses can do to the body and mind in depth this week. Throughout the week, classmates would burst into tears, be kept awake all night, and have serious body aches. As for me, the backbends caused a temporary fit of narcolepsy. I would literally fall fast asleep in the middle of class for a few minutes at a time after we were done bending then wake up and be fine. My teacher attributes this to the wringing out of the kidneys and the intense exhaustion this causes to the body. Clearly after living in Costa Rica for over two years, I have my more than my fair share of toxins to squeeze out of my kidneys.
Just one example of the intensity of this program. Yes, it's fun, inspiring, and healthful, but it's not easy. Greg has been a witness to some wacky mood shifts and emotional explosions these past couple of weeks. His patience never ceases to astound me.
