I seem to have felt particularly independent and rambunctious today – I chose to rebel against the prescribed sequences and do my own thing. My practice today was only 30 minutes, but it was a good 30 minutes. Most of it consisted of variations upon the sun salutation, done slowly, loving every second, every feeling, every place of resistance.
I practiced to a nature-sounding album called “Heart of the Rainforest” by Primal Instinct. I have had this CD since I was a kid. My memories of listening to it are all very positive; I would put it on whenever I felt really motivated and inspired. It was playing during many late night organizational rampages, when I would decide to turn over a new leaf and start by moving all my furniture around. It also accompanied me during numerous journal entries and peaceful baths with candles. I have so many calming and uplifting memories associated with this particular combination of birds chirping, wooden flutes, drums and chanting that hearing it now automatically transports me to peace.
I felt a little resistance to starting my practice today. In the past, most of my extravagant goals have lasted three days. The fourth day is when I historically meet resistance. I am proud to say I went to the mat anyway, and was grateful as soon as I took my first breath in Mountain Pose.
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