Day 102: 4/12/13- Handstand!

Day 102: 4/12/13- Handstand!                                     
New Thing- Yoga Handstand  
Inspiration: Amy                 
Time: Less then a min.
Bottom Line: One face-plant, one handstand.

Obviously not a picture of me.

Reflection: I had a very cool experience this morning at yoga class. My friend, teacher and fellow St. David's member, Amy, lead us through an invigorating class as normal and then asked one of the other students (who is also a yoga instructor) to stay and help her with her handstand. I had already read Amy's "Yoga Thoughts" for the day which was a powerful essay on fear and her battle with her nemesis--the handstand. So, I was really impressed to see her face this pose with bravery and energy. She executed it beautifully and I was to inspired that I wanted to try it myself!    

As I came to the wall, Amy gave me instant confidence and grace by telling the second teacher who was going to help me get into this pose that, "Hillary can definitely do this. She is totally strong and totally fearless." I was so touched and never thought of myself that way before. It definitely gave me confidence and I swung both my legs up the wall--and fell right on my face because beginners need to use one leg at a time. But the second time I got my legs up and it was great!! I definitely felt my abs for the rest of the day.    

Thank you for the inspiration, Amy!