silks again

[forgotten_aria]

Despite my bad back, I went to the silks class some old taiko friends had arranged. I was able to do almost everything I would be able to do normally, despite the back. This teacher was SO MUCH better than the last one. Not only was she able to teach to everyone's different limitations, but she clearly explained the mechanics. I still couldn't do a basic climb, but I did better this time and understood it a bit better. I still can't bend to use my hand for the foot lock, so I think I will have to practice the foot with my other foot sometime. We also did trapeze and sling. Because of my back, I couldn't mount the trapeze (or feel the pressure on my knees, which I would have liked to have that data point since I am considering lyra classes.) I loved sling. I've been watching a larger woman doing sling on youtube, and it seems a lot more within reach of what I can do right now. Sadly this place is 30 minutes away, and with TKD already requiring a commute, I'm not willing to add another one (plus Esh is about 30 minutes as well.)

I had a lot of fun, was amazed at what I was able to do with the messed up back, but paid for it yesterday pretty hard.