Bob Sullivan

Port Townsend, WA, United States

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

Commented on Peaceful Morning Yin

20 Oct 07:58

Tadpole was not a good starting point for me, but I eventually began to relax into the pose.  I noticed throughout that my knees feel so good of late.  Seems slow attentive practice has worked its magic.  I had a very peaceful night of sleep, so was pleased at the title and mood of this one.  New moon altar just might require a crystal for Devi...

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18 Oct 08:01

I could hardly wait to tag this one a favorite.  So many golden nuggets of guidance throughout.  I love how you express what is yours, then help us make it our own.  The tush on the cushion really beneficial.  So good to find my own poses then travel deep within them.  A dose of Devi daily...just what the doctor ordered. 😁

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17 Oct 08:18

Lots of soreness to work with.  Just raising my arms above, and then bringing them down in prayer is always a rush for my spine.  All the poses invigorating and relaxing both.  Great wake up call for this day.

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Commented on Yin Yoga Sanctuary

16 Oct 10:28

I met the mat with HOA issues which were difficult to let go.  The breath is always good for me, to me.  I had to skip my morning tea to work a blood test in-between it and yoga.  Breaking up my routine has an odd effect on me.  My half saddles, my way, were good.  I seemed on auto pilot more through the practice.  I need to shake all this off....

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16 Oct 10:20

Many, but definitely half saddle.  I focus on the target area, leaning back on a lazy boy.  I know this will be a gradual pose to move deeper into over time.  I have adjustments for many and if I land upon a pose that just isn't working for my I rest back into child's pose for its duration.

They gentle route is what its all about 🧘‍♂️. Great practice and start for the day.  Devi playing my spine like a bass fiddle.  Love those sutras!

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13 Oct 10:32

I enjoyed revisiting this one, aware of the improvement in my knees over last time.  Calm and invigorating at the same time.

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12 Oct 06:38

Busy yesterday morning so I'm only posting this now.  Loved this longer sequence lending time to the poses.  I've found my way to work with half saddle now and grow within that pose.  Dragons too came with an ease.  

I came up with a high BP reading last week, so I have been tweaking what I can with my lifestyle, but I'm already leading a healthy life.  I'm checking myself daily, and it has retreated slightly since the initial reading, but still in the danger zone.  Might just me my body wearing out.  Follow up visit in a couple of weeks.

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Commented on Yin Yoga Flow

10 Oct 08:27

The graceful transitions in this practice worked well for me.  Felt really great on the neck and shoulders after the crackles and pops.  Great practice.

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09 Oct 09:43

After waking up and avoiding the news, I do my Yin practice daily.  Thereafter I walk my dogs twice a day, rain or shine.  Morning walks are about 1/2 mile, while afternoon walks are at various trails though the forest which can be 1-3 miles.  

I work an acre lot which includes two ravines.  I don't use a riding mower and much of the land is sloped, including a 120 ft driveway to the main road.  So I work with Nature and Her gardens.  

Bicycling and kayaking when the weather is good.  I meditate mindfully, through my day and night, a little less structured that sitting. which I do in the evening.  

I eat healthy meals and drink very little alcohol and I don't smoke marijuana. I do vocal yoga as well.

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