Like a wild horse, the breath can be unpredictable, powerful, alert. To cultivate the experience of being both horse and rider requires intimacy without manipulation. But first, we construct a stable. Using the count of 4 (or the measure of a square), we invite the wildness of the breath into a container in to set the conditions for this proximity. The framework offers the stability of a stable, the definition of paradise is a walled-in garden. When you release the practice, observe where your spontaneous and natural breath leads you. With friendliness and curiosity, witness where you roam.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dages.substack.com/subscribe