Bob Sullivan

Port Townsend, WA, United States

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

Commented on Deep Fascia Stretch #2

21 Apr 08:31

This felt like a reverse order, more or less, of the progression of poses.  I liked the flexibility (pun intended).  Rather than noticing that "feeling like meditation" I find at times, I brought both practices together after idea came last night.  Getting into position and then finding the space between your words and those in my mind added a greater awareness of the sensations in the target areas.  It was a gentle time for my mind as well.

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20 Apr 08:24

I do haha yoga every other day, in between my Yin practice.  I've learned to take time moving through some of the poses and positioning myself.  Something I credit to Yin training.

20 Apr 08:18

I found this one very meditative and enjoyed the breath work with the mindful stretches.  Sitting here now my spine energized.  Loved the variety of poses and moves.  It felt perfect for this day.

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Commented on Daily Yoga Stretch

19 Apr 07:27

Found myself longing to stay in the poses longer, but appreciated a quicker practice to compliment a busy day ahead.  Love deer pose as it helps me develop a better stretch to work with half saddle.  I've am focusing more and more on the breath as a tool within the poses.  Learning to relax is so beneficial. 

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17 Apr 09:27

As I suspected and is now confirmed, Devi is an aspect of the divine, visiting us with gifts for mind body and soul.  🙏

13 Apr 08:56

There's something sacred we find in the moves, the breath.  We find this moments where we engage with life fully.  This practice brought me there, this morning.  My side half saddles better, and I loved the move from the figure four to twisted roots...it made my stretch new an unique.  Sutras 91, the reading for today which followed:

Close the ears that track the outer world,

Open the ears of the soul.

Engage the muscles at the base of the pelvis,

The intimate special places,

And cherish the vibrating energies there contained.

The song of creation,

Sustaining, enlivening,

Is thrumming in your body,

Whispering secrets.

Listen in.

Meditating on the symphony of your own life currents,

Enter the palace of the Creator. 

07 Apr 12:27

Finding use to the breath an even more valuable tool day by day.  Moving mindfully deeper and deeper into the stretches.  Props are my friend!  Have a wonderful day Devi!

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Commented on Gentle Yoga Stretch

06 Apr 08:10

Beautiful way to start the day.  Gentle, yet very deep and meaningful stretches.  Devi, you had such a wonderful smile at the end... I can tell you love your work.

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05 Apr 08:47

Perfect stretch as I prepare for the Hands Off rally today.  It's been a while since I protested, ERA and anti-war days, but here I am again.  Using the yogi's breath to deepen each pose mindfully.  Loved the work on stiffness from yesterday's Spring yard work.  Taking a positive attitude and energy to the street!

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04 Apr 08:59

Found time for this practice this morning and also found the suggestion to just keep whatever I brought to the mat.  I focused a lot on the yogi breath throughout as my thoughts began to soften along with my poses.  Relaxed into things with the extra time, letting the calm meet the chaos, eventually washing over it.  Your three practice OMs came through loud and clear.  😮

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