I'm finding great benefit in the longer, more mindful poses.  Just recently, although I feel good and am in great health, I can sense my body "winding down."  I'm very meditative these days and Yin compliments it so nicely.  I'm actually developing greater flexibility and stability with the practice.  There is a tightness I feel like I had accepted as normal that I am now able to move beyond and find rest in.  I don't feel as strong as I once did, yet I enjoy an active life.  I never really expected to reach this age, so it's all icing on the cake.

The rush of energy still traveling my spine...

Banter Verse 23:

I long to merge with you,

Be filled with your nourishing essence.

Lead me into joyous union

With the life of the universe,

That I may know it fully,

Realize it deeply,

And breathe in luminous truth.

I noticed the instruction I've learned from you carries over with such benefit, into the Hatha realm.  Taking the poses at a slower pace and searching for their benefits, incorporating the breath, made this practice quite wonderful.  Spending this time with myself and you are so often the best part of my day.  A sutra a day, and I have started them over, how many times I've lost count.  I opened my Science of Yoga book as well to research my feet a bit, then discovered something between the pages.  It was an old black and white picture of my mother, posing in a swimsuit.  I must have placed it there to keep it flat.  A lovely surprise...

I finally did this one.  Missed the live session as I was kayaking.  Loved the long stretches, all body poses, and watching you in the desert.  It might get up to 70 degrees here today...heat wave!!  I love the new app!!!

I can tell you've been working on your upper body...

Fun doing Hatha yoga with you.  I appreciated the pace and the mindful moves.

The graceful way the app started this morning, the seamless connection to my TV, was all so appreciated.  I like how at practice end I found options to easily comment and save.  Your squeakiest wheel has been well oiled.  Please let Kara know. 

With a really good night's sleep I found myself with a new sense of relaxing into many of the poses this morning.  I am in good health and job shape, but I seem to be more keenly aware of how my body is aging.  Practices as these are helping me appreciate life.

Soooooo pleased the logon process is finally smooth and app is now ready for action immediately.  I've already started my playlists.  Thank you Devi!!!!

Loved this long, deep practice, really taking time to "feel" the sensations.  Having the props handy is always a great way to better explore.  The heat in my spine was intense at the end, still rushing as I type this.