Trapeze

So...lyra class last night was FULL! I've never seen that happen. It's January. There are resolutioners about at nearly every gym. But I was all set to do some kind of aerials. Should I go to lyra practice again, two days in a row? Should I go to silks class? Oh wait, I've been wanting to try trapeze. I think the universe is telling me it's a good day to try.

The teacher says this is the scariest move. She teaches it on the first class and then makes it part of the warmup, to diminish the fear. Smart. But it is a little scary. I refused to let go with both hands.


I tried ball. I couldn't flex my feet to get under, so I had similar awkwardness to ball on lyra. Check that dismount, though. I bring my feet to the outside of the bar and hold that tuck for a moment.

Opposite

Funny how opposites attract. If Saturday's practice was one of the worst ever, Monday's was one of the best. Everything was just clicking and going well. I'd give this one a 5.

I did some work to the top. I don't like ball to the top nor do I like using my usual momentum up into arrow to the top way up here because the hoop swings too much. Not yet, anyway.

Worked on ball. It's easier on a super high hoop. But it's coming along with the medium height hoop. I'm still super awkward trying to fit. I think it's because my ankles aren't crossing properly in time. My shins are super bruised.

More timed single knee cinches. I'm counting in my head, one-one thousand, two...by 10, I'm done and need floor assist to get back in.

I stood up! Way up high! I'm trying to baby steps into sail. I'm not ready for sail that high. I've only ever done it in the low hoop. But if I can get comfortable with the view up there, trust I won't fall, maybe one day, I'll turn around in the straps.

Break Battle

I've met both these ladies...they're awesome!

#breakbattle with the best 👑 @rachael_lust ❤️ 🔈sound on 🔈 Getting to know Rachael was one of my favorite parts of @hawaiihoopretreats ❤️ I have so much love and respect for this incredible woman! Counting the days until we see each other again at both @spinsanityflowdown and @hawaiihoopretreats 2019 🌈🤙👯 #youcanhoopwithus #doyouevenhoopbro #hoopfriends #britneyhandbeyoncehand #indepthhoopretreat #hoopers

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Oops

Yesterday was full of bad emotions, melancholy, catastrophic thinking. And I think I know why. Unfortunately, due to uncontrollable circumstances (i.e., I'm an idiot), I only got in two runs this past week. I have learned, painfully, that I need at least three. Four might only be needed during shark week. Five is not necessary. But three is the minimum.

So...I did a run today. And some hooping, shoulder breaks/paddles drills. And some L-sits with my pullup bar. Take that, depression!

How was practice?

Gonna start ranking my lyra sessions, on an emotional scale.

1. Worst ever. Want to quit altogether. Nothing, and I mean nothing, went well.
2. Bad session, not much went well, but can acknowledge that it's just one bad practice.
3. Neither good nor bad, just a workout.
4. Good session, lots went well, feeling decent about my skills.
5. Best session ever! I ♥ Lyra!

Today...was a 1. I'd give it a zero, if I could.