Guest guest Posted December 26, 2004 Report Share Posted December 26, 2004 I'm a 46 year old guy and have been practicing ashtanga for a couple of years, usually 2 or 3 times/week. I'm not particularly flexible (but very strong) with a background in weightlifting and football, and have been progressing well and really love the practice. Up untill recently my schedule was such that I practiced in the evening. Now I can practice first thing in the morning, which I've always wanted to do, and understand that this is a more recommended practice time. My question is, I am so very stiff first thing in the AM that my practice really seems to be suffering, by the time I'm done with standing postures I feel depleted from trying to overcome siffness particularly lower back. I'm thinking what maybe I need to do is just respect that I am less flexible in the AM, not fight it but work and breath into it, and perhaps over time I will adjust to AM practice. Or perhaps there is a bit of pre-sun salutation stretching that I should do? Just trolling for any related tips or insights, thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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