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One Year of Yoga

Wednesday, November 29, 2017
One year ago today, I started this journey.

My goals, at the time, were to shape my mind and shape my body.  I'll say that, without a doubt, the past year has given me insight into myself and the world around me, and helped me shape my perspective on all of the events that occur in my life; positive or negative.


Wednesday, November 29, 2017 (Part II)
I am so very proud of myself.  It didn't hit me until after this morning's practice that I've dedicated myself to this blog for a year.  That's important to me, and I'm amazed at the growth and dedication that came from my practice.

I went through my full, modified Ashtanga Primary Series  and ended with my beautiful backbends.  Urdhva Dhanurasana, show at right, is how I end my sequence.

I'm very careful when moving into this pose and, when I'm in it, I'm even more careful to push myself gently; this is a powerful an strenuous pose that I've injured myself in before.

I'm going to take the growth and satisfaction that I'm feeling about myself and bring it out into the world to share today. 

"Do not focus on how others are loving you.  Focus on how you allow love to flow through you, and into the world"

-St. Padre Pio

Namaste and Happy 1 Year Anniversary to me!



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