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Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Woke up at my usual 5:00 AM.  It is not 6:15 AM and I'm lolly-gagging about, procrastinating before getting onto my mat.

Mornings are my favorite time of day, and I want to extend them as much as possible.

I'm already feeling supported, strong, and proud.  It's time (past time) to hit my mat.

Wednesday, August 9, 2017 (Part II)
I'm writing this on my mat still having just come out of Savasana.

Today's practice was remarkable.

I meditated/prayed, as always, to start to give shape to myself, and to provide a template for what I wanted to be today.  Honest/Hardworking/Kind/Beautiful/Humble.  That's typically the shape I try and give myself.

After that, I moved into my warm up (rolling on a curved back...bent-knee-forward bends...gentle backbends, etc.), and then I moved into my practice.

I began my formalized routine a bit later than I usually do (around 6:20 AM or so), so wasn't going to do my full modified Ashtanga Primary Series.  However, after 4 Vinyasa A's and 2 Vinyasa B's (my standard), I was in a good spot for time, so continued forward.

I ended with 3 magnificent Upward Bow poses.  They're the most challenging Asana in my practice (most of the time) but they're one of the most exhilarating and rewarding.

I feel 100% solid as I prepare to go into my day.

I can't wait to share it with the world.

Namaste


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