Didn’t want to get up into the cold tower room at 7. Could have slept for a few more hours. But we are on our staff week and there’s set breakfast times and our group are on cleanup after each meal today. So that, rather than anything like the love of life, got me out of bed this morning. What is that motive to get up? A fearful ‘should’, or a genuine interest in the day ahead? What is your first thought on waking?

In cobra, from the final position, after sustaining it several breaths, gently bend the elbows a little and slowly turn to look at your right foot for a few breaths, inhale back to centre, pressing up into the final pose, then repeat the twist the left side. I find this gets right in under and around the shoulder blades; a lovely stretch.

Hittleman:

Upon conclusion, sit quietly and focus your full attention on how you feel. What effect have these profound physical movements had upon your organism? What is your body saying to you? … This is an exercise in feeling, not thinking.

Krishnamurti, Book of Life, 11 Jan:

There is no learning if thought originates from conclusions.