Bob S.

Port Townsend, WA, United States

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

Needed a quickie this morning so choose this favorite.  Treated myself to a "The Radiance Sutras" afterwards, a habit that had somehow drifted away.  They often compliment the practice so well.

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Drop the thought,

“I am this body,”

Abandon the limitation,

“I am only here in this specific place and time.”

Embrace instead,

I am not my body.

I am not this place.

I am not this time.

There is no place.

There is no time.

Realize,

“I am everywhere,”

Sustained by infinite bliss.

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Floor with legs crossed for a more structured meditation, but I often do it lying down too.  That will tend to make me fall asleep, but that is my goal at times.  I practice mindful meditation through the day as part of my awareness.

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02 Jun 15:44

Finally made it to the live Yin Hour practice, and I absolutely loved it. The props you suggested for easing into saddle were perfect — it felt like the first time I truly entered the shape with confidence and ease.

I remembered our very first conversation, when you reassured me that saddle wasn’t a requirement and that time would open it naturally. You were right.

The long holds, the quiet, and the sense of actually being there with you meant a great deal.

And for the record: Bob 72 – Devi 52 = 20 years. I appreciate a youngster teaching me new tricks… 😉

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01 Jun 09:08

Tried to use my Yoga Cards, but found they as well as most any other attempts did not work well on a bumpy, shimming train.  My sleep didn't fair well either.  But once visiting friends, one who had recently had a heart attack, I found the deck's purpose.  My friend had started a slow cardio routine, but this was a perfect supplement.  He was so grateful when I left this parting gift.  I told him that he had the Yang down....now it's time for the fun part.

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01 Jun 09:02

Always love the long poses and this one did calm this yogi's mind.  Vacation on a train then a small apartment had my routine challenged, but I'm backing the groove, love'n my Devi Daly Yoga...

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Another favorite Favorite!  This practice really aided the Yang tightness of yesterday's yard work.  I particularly benefited from the instruction to focus on the target of the spine in the twists.  I found myself in a still mind much of the time.  Maybe that due to the music....

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29 May 08:43

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Back from vacation and found this practice perfect for shoulders which had been worked carrying luggage.  Delved into the tightness of the target areas and let my breath deepen the magic.   

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Another great one to fit into my vacation. Lots of stiffness from exploring the Chicago Botanical Gardens.

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24 May 08:15

Laying on crossed arms is amazingly satisfying. Such a needed target for the shoulders.

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Traveling so this was a perfect fit to start the day. Thank you Devi

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