10/29 Practice

Yoga as Communion
Today, if you come to the Joint you will receive another gift. Place this gift at the center of your heart and get cozy.
Sit or Lay. Maybe set an alarm for 5 minutes.
Join the Inhale and Exhale in a seamless wave. Begin each inhale and exhale in your low belly and move the breath in and out of the whole upper body. Ride this wave of breath as you contemplate your gift. Let the image or word permeate each inspiration and give great space on your exhale.
After 5 minutes Journal what may have arose during your contemplation.
Take Down Dog for 5 breaths. Option to kick up to a Handstand for as long as you like.
Take a standing forward bend with a shoulder stretch.
Sit for Janu Sirasana on right and left.
Agni Stambasana and Ardha Matsyendrasana on both sides.
Return to your seated or laying position for a little savasana.
End with a thought of gratitude.