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Physical Dividends

Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Woke at my usual 4:45AM this morning for coffee and contemplation.

For whatever reason, when my alarm went off yesterday morning I couldn't do it.  My brain refused to ignite and, whatever was needed to shamble across the room, snooze my alarm, and shamble back to bed, was all that clicked on mentally.

Today is going to be such a good day.

Wednesday, May 2, 2018 (Part II)
I write this on my mat, having just come out of Savasana.

I titled today's post after I practiced, as I'm starting to clearly see physical changes.

Mostly, these changes occur in my back, arms, and legs.  Not all of the changes are related to flexibility; many of the changes my practice is bringing me are strength related.  The purpose of yoga isn't to "get ripped" or look a certain way, but I love how my practice makes me look and feel.  The strength in my back is currently the most noticeable change.  My backbends are deeper every morning, and my body alignment is getting better and better.

Today will be a great day and I'm excited to shower up and take honed and refined version of myself out into it.

Namaste



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