Yoga with Fred / सुप्तकूर्मासन

I started off my Sunday morning doing yoga with Fred, my reptilian friend, in the garden. Fred is a natural born master of a few yoga poses, such as Kurmasana (Tortoise Pose) and Supta Kurmasana (Reclining Tortoise Pose)–both of which use pratyahara (sense withdrawal) to draw the focus of the mind and heart inward in preparation for meditation. For those for whom Kurmasana and Supta Kurmasana are too difficult, there’s always Ardha Kurmasana (Half Tortoise Pose)–practiced for relaxation and rejuvenation…