I often get a lot out of a little, mindful practice and this was just that.  Taking time for focus on the target areas and given the liberty to adjust my body and weight as needed, so beneficial.  The "easy" practice of yesterday greeted me when I woke this morning, feeling this long stretches in the sides and abs and noticing I stood a bit more upright and stronger, so this one felt a balance to that, to return to those moments of comfort and growth within.  I love that rush that greets me at practice end.  Arms raised up, then brought down in prayer.  Always where I need to be to start each day....

I did this one after a sleep-in morning, a rare event for me.  These slow, thoughtful moves do so much for my shoulders and back.  Injured years ago, I was so aware of the healing and adjustments they had made since last April, when I started the Yin journey.  There's a new symmetry to my body, and to my soul.

Enjoyed the body bends this morning.  Im learning to find my comfortable spot and working from there.  My shoulders are feeling great.  I've never like windshield wipers, but the insight you provided on the true target area really helped.  

Time flies by with this practice.  Found great relaxation in the postures today.  Heard the wind whipping up outside as I took this minute pauses to feel the energy inside me.  I really love Yin.

This is my goto practice when I'm in a hurry and want to feel extra good.  I hope some day you will consider providing a playlist function for us.  I would really be of benefit.

Loved this.  The extra time spent in each pose allowed me to find deeper stretches and advancement.  Getting to know my body more and more as time passes.  A little yang blended throughout, but gently and almost unnoticed.  

Nice, quick practice for the windy day here, just enough time left to walk the dogs before it rains.  Sutra #104 read

"Holiness permeates everywhere.

Senses cannot grasp it.

Images cannot represent it.

It is totally free—

Free to appear as form,

Free to be beyond form.

Heart and body and mind in unison,

Attend to the unimaginable.

In the intercourse of unknowable and known,

An awakening will be born in you

As you join with that reality

Which you already are."

Took the easier route this morning, revisiting this practice.  Mindfully taking each instruction to heart and breath.  I couldn't move directly into saddle so I settled for a half saddle on each side.  I've thrown a set of socks among my props for those colder mornings.  It really made a difference relaxing.  Great and grateful stretch throughout.  

I got to practice me 1/4 saddles and Lazy-boy saddles and both were better than before.  This is going to be one of the slowly but surely poses for me.  I am working on keeping my chest and abdomen straight and centered doing them.  You make it look so easy.  Minor adjustments are helping me take care with areas like my knees in the poses.

This was your birthday present to me.  Thanks!  After a great night's sleep and meeting the mat, I am ready for the day.  You've given me a really wonderful gift.