Discovered a new way this past week to be present: enter the water - swimming pool is fine but salt water is better; turn over on your back; top of head facing into the waves, if applicable; legs and feet together, toes pointed; elongate the spine, gentle curve upward in the back; open your heart; arms at your side gently moving back and forth slowly in short strokes as required to keep your head above water; gaze gently upward; if outside, feel the gentle sun upon your soft visage; engage in your breathing exercises; let any thoughts drift away; become present.
It was the warm waters of the Mayan Riviera that helped this discovery!
Link to this post was published in the "Travel" section of The #yoga Daily of April 4, 2011, which can be found at:
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