Bob Sullivan

Port Townsend, WA, United States

A naturalist living in the PNW. Loving life, whatever it brings next...

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.

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Commented on Slow Deep Stretch

15 Dec 08:54

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.  

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Commented on Daily Yoga Stretch

13 Dec 08:08

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."

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12 Dec 08:08

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.  

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11 Dec 17:19

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.

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09 Dec 07:53

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.

08 Dec 08:23

I really enjoyed this practice this morning and the slow flow helped me get into my saddles much better today.  My full saddle-Lazy-Boy pose is really coming along.  I love how yin gets my mind off the things I don't really need to be dwelling on.  Extra thanks to Konrad for the sound-check! 😉

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Commented on Somatic Stretch

06 Dec 07:56

I needed to fall back into love with the moment. This is where you left me. I hammered out the little melody of this practice on my dulcimer after practice, taking it into my day...

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30 Nov 08:54

Back on the mat today, though my knee is a little tender. I suspect I might have pushed too hard during side saddle the other day—patience is always key! Moving carefully through the poses, as often happens, I found relaxation to be the best remedy.

At the start of class, I like to sit as you do—so upright and balanced. Though I often find myself leaning to one side, I’m making progress! Today, I really tuned into the sensations of my body, practicing the art of letting go in both mind and body.

While tidying up a few days ago, I rediscovered some great portable knee pads I bought years ago. They've now joined my props collection and are already making a big difference. Little adjustments like this are part of the joy of the journey!

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Commented on Daily Yoga Stretch

29 Nov 20:35

I usually shy away from shorter sessions, but today the timing felt perfect. I really appreciated how the poses were thoughtfully grouped together, creating a cohesive flow while still allowing time to explore and adjust each pose to fit my body.You have such a great voice. And you always leave me with a smile 😊 

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