It was all mental this morning and landing on the Gentle Somatic Yoga practice as perfect.  Of course throughout the physical was reaping the benefits.  I truly use many of the practices as meditation focused periods in my day.

I've found a "lazy" dragon I do when it seems right.  As long as I feel the target area I find a comfy position, especially one off my wrists.

Revisited the favorite this morning. Long, slow, to the ground.  Letting the mind find rest and the body a cleansing movement.  Sutra #55 fitting into the end of practice so nicely.

Sit in any relaxed, comfortable pose.

Experience the earth below

As insubstantial, a pillow of air—

Air that is always vibrating,

Minute particles in ecstatic motion.

Poised here,

No support below, no support above,

No support for the feet or hands,

No support for the mind,

Be completely at peace!

Really enjoyed the class, although my pups were disoriented due to my schedule change. I do the dragons my way so the long stretches were great.  I spent yesterday removing English Ivy from several trees and could tell the benefit.  I did get the "Null" error in the beginning but closing and reopening the app fixed it.

"Experienced yogis strive for a beginner's mind".  Loved how I had so much meditative time throughout this practice.  I see I've done this one often and my experience mirrors so much in each decryption from the past.  Few speak to my spiritual side as you.  To have this time of calm is so beneficial and of value.

Tagged a favorite, I loved how you took me on this exploratory journey.  "One with the Devi", is the best I can describe it.  Mindfully working within each pose, so many compliments to you along the way.  The gradual work with half saddle was ... wow ... amazing!  Poses in my own, wonderful way.  The music brought it all together.  At times I was wondering if I was hearing ships signaling in the bay or just deep vibrations in my head.  You are the best part of so many days, this another...

Currently I am reading "Navigating Liminal Realms: Psychonavigational Skills for Lucid Dreaming, Trance Journeys, and Altered States" by Norma and Nisha Burton.  I am also reading "The Tibetan Book of the Dead" by W. Y. Evans-Wentz.  It is "immaculately rendered in English both graceful and precise." Translated with the close support of leading contemporary masters.

Scanning the practices "Exquisite" catch my eyes so I gave it a try.   Very relax, sown on the ground routine with ample time to work with the breath in each pose.  Loved sutra #4 finish which reminded me of the very special draw you had for me in the beginning.  I like "mounting" a half saddle, starting on the side.  It gave me lots of space to adjust.

I decided to do this practice without any props of cushions.  I took more care in the positions and micro adjusted where needed.   Easy practice to follow and time flew by.  Tight target areas were met with gradual  relaxation.  Loved it...

Today I brought the tensions of the previous day, that of stacking a cord of wood, so there were lots of areas that both needed and loved the attention.  I must have intuitively selected this practice the night before.  I did feel a soreness in one knee while working with the half saddles, then recalled it was due to a fall when I had lost my step on the pile, so I was more mindful of what was needed.  So much goodness for the shoulders and neck at the practice start.  The emotions I had brought to the mat, found no place there.  I think you know that when I bring my palms down in from of me at the end we share the same smile.  🙏