I jumped ahead this week as I have folks visiting and making it to the mat is more challenging (unless I can get them to join me.)  This practice was awesome.  It targeted all my old mended back-together-bones.  It even cleared my sinuses.  Supported Fish is a new favorite.  I finished the Insight Verses so and now starting the Banter Verses.

I like to be reminded to "practice with a beginner's mind".  Even the most basic poses have such value when time and breath is taken therein.  I had the time and awareness to find growth from my first beginnings in college, then all the breaks (practice-wise and anatomically) over the years.  The goal is to find what you can do today and appreciate its benefit.  I took the dogs on a quiet walk afterwards.  I let them linger as I did too.  My body felt good, and so did my mind...there's a lot said for "easy".

I am finding it so easy to drift away in each of the poses, finding my place for the day, existing in each breath.

Breath flows in, breath flows out,

Traveling always the curving path of the Goddess.

Breath flows spontaneously of its own will.

Thus all breathing beings

Continually give reverence to Her.

Be conscious of this unconscious prayer,

For She is the most holy place of pilgrimage.

She wishes for you to enter this temple,

Where each breath is adoration

Of the infinite for the incarnate form.  ~ Insight 154

I'll be dedicating a Gratitude Garden at tomorrow's Full Moon.  A candle there will be in your name. I pass this spot daily, taking time to care for it and letting it be a reminder.  

I was able to get deep into the stretches, after hitting the mat in a low energy morning.  By practice end I felt the Life Force you spoke of, a vibrant vibration within.  You take me there so often...  This practice blended perfectly with the Insight verses 151-152 this day.

I benefit so from the interactions and options of using our blocks.  Focusing on the target area, rather than the perfect form helps me so much.  Nice stretches to counter the new tightness, as I starting bike riding again.  Despite my mood when I arrive, you always leave me with a smile Devi.  A lesson I try to take with me and pass along.🙂

Let's call this on an intimate interlude.  As I finished, I turned to the Insight verses, 147 for today.  It read:

"Being transformed by even one of these practices, Fullness of experience develops breath by breath. One day the desire of the self for the great Self Is consummated. Come ready for that moment!"

I took at breath and looked out at the day knowing it had arrived.

Loved the exploration, particularly Panda and Rainbow Twists.  In an extremely rare occasion I missed a day of practice yesterday so this was just what was needed.  ❤️ I am also near complete on a Gratitude Garden on my lot, where I'll dedicate a candle for you Devi.

Thank you for taking me to such a beautiful place. 

How to make a perfect practice:   Take one hour of yin.  Add equal portions of Devi and yourself.  Follow directions. Adjust as needed.  Blend carefully.  Meditate until smooth and pliable.  Enjoy a tasty day! 😋

Wow!  I really have a new and growing appreciation of sphinx pose.  Loved all the variations and felt a new, energy in my tailbone.  My root wa buzzing.  Always learning to better relax and deepen within.  Tadpoles into twisted were great.  That smile of yours is a great send-off into the day.