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Saturday, January 14, 2017

Saturday, January 14, 2017
Haven't posted or practiced since Wednesday!!! No big deal, it is what it is.  For whatever reason, I slept in hardcore Thursday and Friday morning (6:30am wake up is too late to have coffee, get in 30 to 40 minutes of a yoga practice and make it into the office at a reasonable time).  My first priority is to take good care of myself, however, so if I needed to sleep in for some reason, I listen to what my body is telling me and don't bug about it.

On that note, I jogged Wednesday evening after work and haven't hit the mat since then.  I know from previous experience that running, as good as it is for cardiovascular health, tightens things up (my back and feet, especially).  I'll be showering this morning and hitting my mat for prayer/meditation and a strong practice to sweat it out.

Saturday, January 14, (Part II)
A strong practice where sweating it out was the name of the game!!  Today's practice was amazing.  Slow breath, controlled mind (for the most part) and an overwhelming sense that things are moving the correct direction in life (personally, professionally, spiritually, physcially, etc....the whole 9-yards).

Went through my modified Primary Series again this morning and was dribbling sweat before I was done with my asana.  In the winter months, no matter how warm things are indoors, it can be hard to break a sweat.  Finished with 3 full upward bows and felt fantastic after a wonderful Savasana and closing sequence.

The future's bright.

Namaste

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