day 5

i'm tired. i wanted to go back to sleep this morning. i scooted to the studio for john's morning led class, instead of cycling as i have been. i decided i would stop my practice when i felt tired and unfocused. the sun salutes woke me up, the standing postures felt grounding. the seated postures were deep and the vinyasas were energizing. the closing postures were calming and i felt taller and steadier than usual in headstand. savasana was great - i bundled up in my sweater and was warm, comfortable and totally relaxed.

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i forgot to finish this post last night. this last session was a bit of a question and answer period. john talked about vegetarianism and ayurveda. he also revisited the idea of the breath and using it to start anew. exhale and create an empty space. you can now choose on the next inhale what thoughts to allow, and what patterns to follow. so, start everything with an exhale and lead with a lifted, open heart. this workshop has been wonderful, and i look forward to deepening my practice with the things i have learned these past 5 days.