Movies & lessons learnt

I watched The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel today.

I learnt some great lessons:

1. You are never too old to try new things
2. You should always be open to new experiences
3. Kindness can penetrate even the darkest of souls
4. Real Love is always Right - you cannot force it or wish it out of your heart

These are all things we should know, but it is nice to be reminded about it sometimes isn't it?

Pie & Lattes - What happened in Class 2

Class # 2. Different instructor, different routine.
More difficult!

This lady knows her stuff. She explains the breathing and the different techniques really well. but she is a machine. Sunday instructor likes to work the abs. Thursday instructor favours the legs, but her ab workouts are more intense.

Take the Egg* for example. You tuck your knees up against your chest and hold them close with your arms. You are precariously balancing on your butt... then you fall down like a heavy boulder gently roll back onto the mat and remaining in the tightly curled position - using your core muscles -  roll yourself back up into the original position. Supposedly.

I fell down and rocked back and forth on the floor like an egg that has fallen over. The more I tried to get back up, the more  just sputtered and rolled. I even said out loud "I look like a boiled egg!"

I was sore for 4 days after this session!

*Not the real exercise name, but it suits my purposes

I am happy to report that I am now able to do this exercise... barely!