Focusing on a slow practice

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6:40AM  - Sunday morning practice.

Mighty fine! Headache, heavy-legged and tired, especially the lower part of the body, from hips down. Fatigue, not pain. This muggy and sticky air is unforgiving.

Alright - will try and go slowly, not forcing asanas and concentrating on movements, breath, and Drishti.

A practice more focused on the mental angle – a sort of new way, at least to me, to enjoy being there.

PS: 8:20AM. Headache disappeared. It's raining (don't know if men or not, but definitely Hallelujah!)

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