Love reminiscing of my early start to Yin.  My moves now are very natural, finding the target areas immediately and working with them.  Loved the sutras which lend so much to my practice and life.  I am reading some old Chinese poems now.  Today's one regarding the embracing of impermanence.

There was no voice, there was a voice.

The moon was full and setting this morning.  I had no camera.  I have learned to appreciate the moment rather than capture it.  I brought this same mindset to the mat, letting each moment and breath, each draw on the fascia, be in its time.  I was happier and more peaceful as I rose, moving on into the day.  

Traveling mercies!

The energy of the moon drawing closer was moving both good and bad to the surface within me.  This practice provided the perfect time for contemplation and balance.  

I really liked the progression of poses and duration of each.  I've learned my half saddles, done to reach my target area, work beautifully with a pillow and lazy-boy as props at my back, letting me move deeper as my body stretches more over time.  

There is a joy brought to life with these movements, waiting in the stillness.

Absolutely loved this longer time, mindfully spent in the poses.  The cues to return to stillness were so guiding, beneficial and complimented the bird cues.  My wacky shoulders always struggle with shoulder stretches but today I exaggerated my positioning and made it my own.  Peace, Love & Devi...

Wanting something a bit longer I chose this favorite today and quickly found why I tagged it such.  I felt like it was cradling my old modified frame and at the same time giving me a glimpse of the progress over the years and particularly those with Yin.  I've had a lot on my mind lately, but no time for that on the mat, moving through such great, guided, stretches, bathed in the breath.  I suppose Life just knew what I needed...a good dose of Devi Daly.💗

Where is this island?  I'm ready to go....

Wind picks up, trees swaying, gentle practice, that's all I'm saying....

I'm starting to sense shorter practices are not enough.  I will probably start choosing longer ones from my favorites and adding them to My Calendar so I have a easy choice each morning.