Bob Sullivan

Port Townsend, WA, United States

A naturalist living in the PNW. Loving life, whatever it brings next...

04 Dec 08:23

This practice reminded me of the "beginner's mind" which we should bring to the mat, each pose.  I was surprised that my forehead could touch my feet in cobbler. Additional stretches found good concentration on the targets.  I could get deep into deer pose as well.  I have an app which I used to monitor my weight and realized I hidden used it since May.  Hopped on the scales and I was only 1.5 lbs over my target weight.  I nice surprise.

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03 Dec 14:17

I’m keeping to my usual rhythm, beginning each morning with Yin, which I love. I stay mindful not to push too far, honoring balance. Since alcohol isn’t part of my life, that’s easy. And rain or shine, walking the dogs keeps my heart strong and steady.

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I've found over time I have learned to make so many subtle adjustments to move deeper within these basic poses.  Relaxing into them is an art of its own.  An older body, but one which feels incredible.  The river of Life, just going with the flow...

Bit of a sore knee today, so glad to have this practice to learn how to work around it, and benefit it I feel.  As always, love spending time in the stretches.  Wonderful way to start this day...

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Great routine for my back and shoulders!  I found I need to move slower when going into camel.  LOL. Glad only my nonjudgmental dogs were watching. 

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28 Nov 11:33

This was an interesting mix for me, this time.  I had a lot on my mind and found it revealing to observe what my mind was up to.  I normally do a more detached, empty meditation, but enjoy those were I am not directed to visualized anything.  I have aphantasia so I don't "see" things in my mind as most do.  I have found that this actually helps me in my meditation.

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28 Nov 11:29

I keep returning to this Favorite when I have a busy morning, but need my Yin.  This practice is so good for my shoulders!  

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26 Nov 08:34

Shared spheres expand across time and space, souls merge into one, rest and healing bathed in the breath, this day has begun....

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25 Nov 08:37

Amazing.  Energy flowing through my body, that healing tingle in my shoulders. Being coaxed into comfort and calm.  My back is still all aglow...

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24 Nov 08:18

What a way to start the day. Definitely go the energy flowing!  Shoulders and knees make we wary of boat pose so I opted for an extended child pose.  Loved the balancing sequence.

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