Stretchy Sunday

I finally went through my entire stretching DVD. another run through or two and I think I'll have the exercises down enough to use the run-through dvd instead of the explaining dvd. I feel awesome - both stretched and relaxed, which is especially nice at night before I go to bed.
First the program goes through a bunch of ligament/nerve mobility exercises and tension releases so that you can stretch more effectively, then it takes you through a stretch/warm up thingy (yoga sun salutations), and then there are some stretches specific for getting into the front splits. One of those is actually sitting as far into the splits as you can, using pillows to prop your hips up to a comfortable level. I have a long way to go - I folded two big couch cushions in half and had two square pillows too. My left side splits seem better or easier than my right.

Here's a picture of my pillow pile.



As for the rest of my fitness stuff, I'm starting again this week. I've decided to take the pole exercises down to only 3 times per week, since I've taken a few weeks off and don't want to overdo it.

Everything else is still the same - 3 cardio, 2 pole, 3 stretching

Let you know how it goes. and I'll probably take some before photos for my flexibility, so I can look back and see how much of a difference there's been.