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Perfect human teardrop from the side!

Day 18 of #mayyourbackbend is a #dropback into #wheelpose. I love doing this as a warmup for my spine before class! Properly warming up is so important, and I think that is part of the reason that I have been able to steer clear of spine injuries (even though I do some really deep bends, knock on wood!) People ask me how I got my spine to where it is, and all I can say is that I work on it consistently and slowly. I came to yoga in my 20s, and am now more #flexible and #bendy than I was when I was 5!

Day 17 of #mayyourbackbend is #dancer, #natarajasasana. I like dancer, and come to it in a different way than most. I have the shoulder flexibility to achieve this, and also the knowledge and trust in myself that my foot is going to be there when I go to grab it! This is one of my #competition poses that I have done in both of my yoga competition seasons, so it is nice to be able to see the progress in this posture! Thanks Adrian Hummell for the photo!

Ever sat on your head before? Feels kinda fun! First time ever trying this one, I think legs will be straighter and more forward next time! Thanks Adrian Hummell for the photo!

#fullcobra pose from last weekend! It’s exciting to have been competing with the same posture for the last year, I can really see my #progress! Now with bun-to-butt

Fun rolling transition from #fullcobra to #fullwheel! So excited that this new format is available to me at the national level!! #theyseemerollin #usayoga

More photos from the #usayoga semifinals this weekend!! So excited to lock out for the first time on stage in #standingbow!� Really pleased with my progress in this posture!

I am still buzzing from this weekend, and it’s fun to look back on it as a weekend of firsts, like a (literally) unbelievable first trip to the semi-finals! A top-20 finish is more than I ever dreamed of, and I feel unbelievable grateful for the chance to present my practice twice!

I want to thank my coach, friend, and mentor @adrianhummellyoga without whom none of this would have been possible. You continue to inspire me in your own #dedication and focus in your routine, and it was so fun to watch you in the finals! I also want to send a shout out to @elleburk who competed for the first time at #usayoga Nationals this year, and who rocked it! She will certainly be tough competition in the years to come!