Return of the yoga

So, it has been about 3 weeks since the last yoga class of the session. In that short time, I've bumped my runs up to ~5km 3 times a week. In this short time, I've also developed some hip pain. Walking is fine, and running is mostly fine, but sitting or putting weight only on my right leg causes it to flare up. (in complete seriousness, I blame our trip to Ireland. the day we returned caused hip pain like I'd never experienced, and it's been showing up a bit every once in a while)

So tonight I went to a new yoga class! And for the first time in three weeks, I can stand on my right leg without any pain. It was an outdoor class, which was a new experience for me. I found it very similar to hot yoga class I took at Christmas, but that was more the class style. (fast, lots of moving. Not as precise as Iyengar)

So, I guess it's just that something we do in the yoga classes stretches my hip in such a way that it feels good! I haven't yet figured it out at home, but I'm not averse to outdoor yoga for the summer. It's much more athletic than I'm used to, so it's a good workout.

And... Don't go to yoga with a ballet/dance teacher. It will make you feel a little bit sad. And even though it's ridiculous, you will think to yourself, why can't I put my leg over my shoulder while in a lunge position?

Yay for yoga!