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Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Woke at my usual 5:00 AM this morning for my coffee and contemplation #strangerthings

Today will mark my first practice since Saturday morning's instructor led class.

I typically take Sunday's off (Saturday is traditionally the day of rest, however), and use that day to relax and let my body rest and repair itself.  That day of rest bled into Monday, however.

Today, is Tuesday, and I'm looking forward to hitting my mat and sweating it out.

Tuesday, August 29, 2017 (Part II)
I'm writing this on my mat, having just come out of Savasana.

Today's practice was interesting.

I understood that breath should be a 5 count inhale and a 5 count exhale.  From what I've been reading, it can be any count inhale, and any count exhale, as long as it matches pace, rhythm, and intensity.

I incorporated this into today's physical practice, and realized that I was only truly inhaling/exhaling for a 4 count breath, not a 5 count.  While I let this happen naturally, I realized that I was a "beginner" again and trying to keep my breath in check while also trying to quiet my mind and control my body.  #yoga-noob.

Physically, I felt great during the practice, and feel great now; I almost never want to go into my 2nd Sun Salute B (as it's difficult to maintain the strength in your arms for the length of time that's required), and today was no different.  I push myself (gently) into the Vinyasa, however, and always feel accomplished afterwards.

My backbend sequence closed out this morning's practice with 3 beautiful upward bows.

Time to take myself out into the world, grateful for all of the things in my life.

Namaste

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