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Saturday, February 4, 2017

Saturday, February 4, 2017
The weekend is finally here.  This time last week I was taking an instructor led class (something that I do not do with much frequency).  I'm still feeling positive effects from it (mostly mental) that I incorporate into my solo practices (the imagery of seeing yourself in a mirror and imagining the mirror becoming golden in color was amazing).

I'm going to take a quick shower before I hit my mat this morning (a luxury that I typically don't afford myself during my weekday practices).

Saturday, February 4, 2017 (Part II)
Had a quick, but wonderful practice this morning.  My body has definitely changed shape in the past two months.  My legs, back, and shoulders in particular.

I incorporated the same mental image of me in a mirror and the mirror turning golden, then red hot, then white hot with the heat that I was building in my body.  I meditated on that image and the thought of the fire burning the mirror being fanned by the wings of a bird.  Hippie dippie....all the way, but it's a really cool imagery to focus on while you're doing something physical.

I may or may not practice tomorrow as it is my chosen day of rest (though I skipped my practice Thursday of this week). lol

Enjoy your weekend.

Namaste.

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