This practice turned out to be all about the knees, or rather how I have learned to recognized the focus needed on the target areas, and the muscles that affect the knees and engage them mindfully as well, rather than adding tension and strain to them.  

Sounds a bit strange but this was the theme I found today.  After wrestling with a washer and dryer install yesterday I need a full body, extended practice.

Someone brought up chair yoga yesterday, which they said was "all the rage" on the internet.  I mentioned I recently did it, but I do Yin.  When they frowned I said it was a restorative type, a fascia stretch.  Interrupted someone said "Oh Bob is great at yoga" which I took to mean they knew I do it each day.  I told them "Well I know how to work with my body type."  Now that I think about it, I suppose I am great at it...😉

Woke with a sore hip, most likely from biking and hiking of late.  Thought I might do something for the hips, but then proceeded with this one nonetheless.  So glad I did.  Gentle release and stretches just want I needed.  Love the breath work too. This one tagged as a Favorite.  (To note: I'm not aware that you know the focus was going in and out during the recording.)

Catching up today. The breath work at the start, and woven throughout, was grounding and welcome. The neck and shoulder release felt deeply personal and healing. I noticed a heightened awareness of my own geometry, discovering areas that asked for more care. Placing a cushion under my head during figure four brought unexpected precision to the stretch; I kept it there for reclined cobbler as well, which felt just right. Our Oms resonated together beautifully…

This was my very first chair yoga session, and I was genuinely surprised by how much I gained from the poses, even without the usual emphasis on legs and balance found in traditional postures. One small suggestion: for the short flow sequence (at 6:13), it might help to preview the steps before guiding us through it. Many of the movements require us to look away, so having that overview could make it easier to stay connected.  Loved the variety of poses provided.

#98 "Be wildly devoted to someone, or something.  Cherish every perception...."  The little tidbit about flexing (or not) the foot when the ankle is crossing the knee was so beneficial to work with.  The whole practice was both simple and Devine.  

So what I needed this morning.  Working through a sore hip from rocky hiking and biking this week.  Loved the long stretches and your wonderful guidance.  You make me slow down and draw out the benefits of these stretches.  Gentle pressure against the hips and hamstrings, just perfect.

For me it's a blend that finds me for the day. Deep stretching and inner stillness always.

Tagged this as a Favorite this morning.  Because I am mindfully improving on knowing my body my mind helping me fine-tune poses, especially those which challenge me.  I like having options with saddle as one day may be different from the next.  The sequence worked well for me and I like how I can easily incorporate moments of meditation into the stillness of a pose.

In this fast paced world I encourage everyone to take the time, and give it time, for Yin to work its magic.

I'll do a dragon as long as you want me to...😁. I followed the practice a week behind, which is how I suspect I will others.  Loved the attention to the feet.

Nice, gentle start to the week.🙂