The wind woke me. I was restless so I followed this practice. Moved gradually to awareness. The sensations observed. Such gentle, healing breaths. Peace 

Devi Daly It’s the focus in the moment. It is cherished so I reach for it. It is the best gift I give myself to start my day. 

I felt a new, tingling sensation on my fascia today, so I worked to feel it in each pose.  I try to start my day and mind with ease, but issues pursued me, eventually giving way to these calming moments I found myself.  Taking time to direct my breath into each area, lessening the tightness.  Letting go, expanding....You are teaching me so much Devi, in so many ways...

June came a day early, so without a May 31st prompt I opted to revisit this favorite (to be honest they are all favorites.). Great stretches that allowed me to go deeper.  Sore from work on my lot with more to come, this was perfect.  I am learning to move into the sore spots, gently and then easing into the sensation.  Feeling ready for this day.

Devi Daly ...and looking west...

I picked this one for its title, after pondering yesterday what I would do the next morning.  Lots of variety and variations in the poses, with a gentle melody that I tapped out on my dulcimer after practice.  I'm finding myself in a spiritual blend with Yin, Devi, and the sutras.  Sutra 78, so true "Desires flow, like an electric current; let that flow of juice nurture and energize you. Imbibe the sparkle, dissolve, transcend with that desire, and be fulfilled."  This a teaching I need each day.

Yes the sun was setting as it rained and this was in the east over my driveway. 

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Really energized my spine by practice end.  I found gradual ways to work with my shoulders as they hold a lot of tightness.  Lots of yard work today so this was a great preamble to the day's event.  Even now the benefits are moving up and down my back.

Spent my time going deeper into the poses and finding the surprising places of tension I could relax, then go deeper still.  The music was a perfect compliment and I couldn't resist peeking at the beautiful scenery from time to time. The deep breathes to start and end...Life...