Pure Yoga

Wow, the people at Pure really know how to do it so that yogis will be comfortable.  There was showers with hot water, soap, shampoo, conditioner and even shave cream, plenty of the good quality blow dryers, good lighting, good quality yoga mats, towels (washed in green, environmental fashion), and lockers.  There is also, I heard, a steam room.  Wow again.

Studio 1, where John is was slightly heated, or so it seamed to me, the temperature was perfect, I even broke a sweat.

It was nice to see John again, he adjusted me in Mari D, mostly to ensure I don't bend the foot, but rather that it goes in a straight diagonal line, up and towards the stomach.  It turns out even though the meniscus is not there I still can do this, and bind, it just takes extra breaths and concentration.  I was happy.

Then as I was coming up from drop backs he only used the exact amount of strength necessary to lift me up so that I would do the maximum work.  It was perfect as it let all the muscles work, and he only helped me where I could not yet go.

He said that I have more strength, I welcomed the comment,last time I saw him was when my life had been completely turned upside down, now with a level of stability practice is reflecting it.

I have to say Pure is really tempting, if it was not for the long commute.

Then breakfast with Boodiba in the middle of the rain was lovely, I had never been to Baltazar and loved the brunch, worth trying if you visit NY.  I asked her lots of questions about her practice and it was cool to hear her story.