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Friday, March 23, 2018
Woke later than my usual time this morning.  5:45AM is when I woke from my sleep to have coffee and contemplation.

What does yoga do for me?  Another way of asking is, "do I act, behave, interpret, etc., my world differently on the days that I've started my morning on my mat?"

 The answer can be yes and no.

I believe that starting your day with physical exercise if almost always a good thing.  It wakes your heart and lungs up and starts your day off on an energetic foot.

I also believe that starting my mornings on my mat allows me to turn inwardly and sort through any problems, fears, or anxieties that live inside.  When you feel these things running around, you can gain control of them with your mind and turn them off; you burn them out later with the heat built in your practice.

I'm going to focus on the mental aspect of myself this morning while I move and see if I feel any different afterwards.

Friday, March 23, 2018 (Part II)
Had one of the most physically intense practices this morning.

It felt wonderful and I kept my mind quiet and silenced as I could through it all.  With my inhales, I envisioned myself growing larger and, with my exhales I would envision myself releasing/relaxing and letting go of my attachment and fear of pain.

The practice was wonderful and I was a sweaty mess by the end of it.  I'm heading home today to St. Louis!!

Namaste

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