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Ten-Minute Mornings

Daily Flow Yoga with James Donegan

Daily Flow: Ten-Minute Mornings is a short, practical yoga podcast designed to help you wake up and get ready for the day—without rushing or overdoing it.

Each episode is a ten-minute, breath-led practice focused on steady movement, simple sequencing, and full-body integration. The emphasis isn’t on perfect poses or high intensity, but on building enough clarity, warmth, and coordination to step into your day feeling prepared.

These practices are recorded live and offered here as audio-first sessions—ideal if you’re practicing from memory, moving gently, or simply listening for cues and intention.

Practice regularly. Keep it simple. Leave the mat ready to participate.

Practice Live Weekdays at 8 a.m. Eastern:

https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga

Connect with James:

https://dailyflow.yoga

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  • S1 · E165
    Yesterday · 14 min

    A Daunting Week Ahead? Take Ten Minutes | Morning Yoga

    If the day ahead looks like a week and the week ahead seems impossible, take ten minutes with me. In this Ten-Minute Mornings practice, we make room for movement, breath and a little perspective before the day begins in earnest. If you’re following along with the audio, move and breathe in a way that feels honest. I guide you through seated spinal movement and twists, Reverse Tabletop and Boat Pose, then a flowing sequence with Cobra, Downward Dog and Malasana. We explore ankle circles, Figure Four Chair, Standing Split, High Lunge, Warrior II and Triangle, giving the hips, spine and balance some attention. When I leave out part of the sequence, we return to it. We don’t always get everything the first time. Watch the full practice on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/sCUuHIPpDYE Audio chapters 00:00 Welcome to the audio practice 00:15 A daunting week? Take ten minutes 00:34 Seated spinal movement and twists 02:12 Reverse Tabletop and Boat Pose 03:29 Plank, Cobra, Downward Dog and Malasana 04:37 Standing flow for hips and spine 05:53 Right-side balance and standing sequence 07:32 Left-side balance and standing sequence 08:28 Returning to the missed Warrior sequence 09:33 Rest or take a seat 10:00 “Practice” card and reflection 12:21 Bringing practice into the rest of the day 13:19 Closing reflection and Namaste 13:59 Follow, review and practice live Today’s card is “Practice,” depicting Crow. Its printed message reads: “Devoted and focused practice leads to mastery.” I reflect on how fear can make an arm balance feel out of reach, and why finding our balance takes experience in our own bodies. Repetition gives us time to learn. The same idea can guide a daunting day: set up the conditions, show up and do your best. Maybe one day your feet float. Maybe they never do, and you still learn about yourself by slowing down and practicing. Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck by Anthony Salerno Artwork by Pablo Romero Oracle deck affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4vXZ7v7 Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga Explore the Daily Flow Video Library: https://dailyflow.yoga/video If this practice is helpful, please follow the podcast and leave a review. It helps others find Daily Flow, and I’m grateful to share this time with you. Namaste.

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  • S1 · E164
    Friday · 14 min

    Wake Up Your Shoulders | 10-Minute Morning Yoga & a Curious Mind

    Give your shoulders room to move and your mind room to question. In today’s Ten-Minute Mornings practice, I guide a lively Friday yoga flow with sweeping arm circles, Warrior transitions and side stretches. If you’re following along with the audio, let go of worrying about getting everything right. Move and breathe in a way that feels honest. We move through wide-legged forward folds, Warrior I and II, Peaceful Warrior, extended side angle and revolved lunges. A second round brings in Humble Warrior and the option to explore Wild Thing, followed by time to rest or settle into a comfortable seat. Watch the full practice on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/IvN1NNZB9UU Today’s card is “The Self” from the Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck. It depicts an L-shaped headstand, and its printed message reads: “When your mind is balanced, you abide in your true nature.” I reflect on faith, curiosity and our willingness to ask questions. I believe in a higher power, and I also believe our minds were made to think. For me, a balanced mind leaves room to feel confident in what I know while remaining open to reconsidering it. Chapters: 00:00 Audio welcome: move and breathe honestly 00:15 Welcome to Friday Flow 00:35 Standing breath and warm-up 01:49 Right-side Warrior flow 04:14 Left-side Warrior flow 06:33 Second round: Wild Thing and Humble Warrior 08:18 Second side 09:57 Finishing the flow and settling into rest 10:36 The Self: card and message 10:50 Faith, questioning and a balanced mind 12:50 Namaste and closing 13:22 Hello, Friends podcast announcement 13:55 Follow, review and practice live Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck by Anthony Salerno Artwork by Pablo Romero Oracle deck affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4vXZ7v7 Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga Explore the Daily Flow Video Library: https://dailyflow.yoga/video My new podcast, Hello, Friends with James Donegan, launches Sunday, October 4. Hello, Friends on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hello-friends-with-james-donegan/id6812423353 Hello, Friends on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2UYlXpxOTCQu0yODvUeMDj?si=3a51f5a6620f4abe Thank you for sharing your time and your practice with me. If these mornings are meaningful to you, please follow the podcast and leave a review. It helps others find their way to Daily Flow. Namaste.

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  • S1 · E163
    Thursday · 14 min

    Show Up and Find Your Focus | 10-Minute Morning Yoga

    Some mornings, showing up is the point. Join me for a morning yoga practice built around movement, breath and paying attention to the moment you’re in. If you’re following along with just the audio, let go of worrying about doing it right. Move and breathe in a way that feels honest. That’s enough. I guide you through standing side bends, low lunges, half splits and a twisting quad stretch before moving into triangle and warrior two. We build into a flowing round with high crescent lunges, twists, pyramid and Malasana squat, with the option to repeat the earlier version. Use blocks in half splits if they help, and remember that catching the back foot in the quad stretch is optional. “The breath is the event, much more than the shape.” After the movement, take a seat or rest in Savasana as I reflect on today’s card message: “This moment is an opportunity to experience yoga.” I explore choosing a point of focus—your breath, your heartbeat or an object in front of you—and gently returning your attention when thoughts come back. I share a little of my own experience of finding those brief moments of stillness, then beginning again. Watch this practice on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/P-vm6OzB-tA Audio chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the audio practice 00:16 Showing up is the point 00:50 Standing stretch and side bends 01:33 Low lunge and half split — right side 02:39 Twisting quad stretch, triangle and warrior two 03:43 Side bends and the left-side sequence 06:37 Flowing round: crescent, twist and pyramid 08:06 Malasana squat 08:28 Flowing round — left side 10:07 Rest and today’s card 10:43 Yoga and the present moment 11:36 Choosing a point of focus 12:45 Beginning again when thoughts return 13:37 Namaste 13:46 Hello, Friends podcast invitation 14:28 Follow, review and practice live Today’s card message comes from the Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck by Anthony Salerno. Artwork by Pablo Romero. Oracle deck affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4vXZ7v7 Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga Explore the Daily Flow Video Library: https://dailyflow.yoga/video Hello, Friends with James Donegan: Informal conversations about these practices and the ripple effects they can have in our lives. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUPptw3ZyReY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hello-friends-with-james-donegan/id6812423353 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2UYlXpxOTCQu0yODvUeMDj?si=3a51f5a6620f4abe Thank you for practicing with me. If these mornings support you, please follow the podcast and leave a review to help others find Daily Flow. Namaste.

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    Wednesday · 14 min

    Find Your Rhythm: Morning Moon Salutations & Truthfulness

    When you’ve done everything right and the morning still goes sideways, there’s room to pause and practice. Join me for morning moon salutations, moving through a repeating sequence without needing to get it perfect. If you’re following along with just the audio, move and breathe in a way that feels honest. That’s enough. Inspired by the fall equinox, we explore side bends, goddess squats, triangle, pyramid, crescent lunges and Skandasana. I break down the sequence before we flow in both directions, with options to use blocks, soften the knees or keep your hands on the floor during transitions. There are no chaturangas in this practice. Watch the accompanying YouTube practice: https://youtube.com/live/GgmJmnry0Qw The symmetry of moon salutations invites us to keep returning our attention to the present—even when we lose our place. Our closing card, “Truthfulness,” depicts a standing backbend and reads: “Be a faithful servant of the truth.” I reflect on how our experiences shape our perspective, what we might learn by looking beyond that perspective, and the wisdom we can find in a situation. For me, that inquiry comes back to love. I also share a little about Hello, Friends with James Donegan, my upcoming podcast exploring the unexpected ways mindfulness practices influence our lives, art and work. The first episode arrives on the first Sunday of October 2026. Audio chapters 00:00 Welcome to the audio practice 00:15 When your morning doesn’t go as planned 00:42 Introducing moon salutations 01:05 Learning the moon salutation sequence 04:32 Letting go of perfection and finding the flow 06:59 One more round 08:47 Mountain pose and settling 09:06 The symmetry of moon salutations 09:35 Truthfulness: card and reflection 12:35 Hello, Friends podcast announcement 13:54 Follow, review and practice live Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck by Anthony Salerno Artwork by Pablo Romero Oracle deck affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4vXZ7v7 Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga Explore the Daily Flow Video Library: https://dailyflow.yoga/video If this practice is part of your morning, please follow the podcast and leave a review. It’s a lovely way to support this freely offered practice and help others find it. Namaste.

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    September 22 · 13 min

    Wake Up and Get Moving | Morning Yoga & Stepping Forward with Conviction

    Up, but not quite “at ’em”? Join me for a morning yoga practice to get moving, breathe and give yourself a little attention before the day gets busy. If you’re practicing with just the audio, don’t worry about doing it right. Move and breathe in a way that feels honest. That’s enough. We begin with seated twists, eagle arms and opening through the chest before moving into downward-facing dog, malasana, boat and bridge. I take a little extra time to break down chaturanga, first while standing and then with the knees down. Our standing flow includes high lunge, Warrior Two, goddess, triangle and Warrior One, with the option to keep the knees lowered during the second chaturanga round. Watch the full practice on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M4ObgDIAkZA Audio chapters 00:00 Welcome to the audio practice 00:15 Up, but not quite “at ’em”? 00:33 Seated breathing, twists and eagle arms 03:48 All fours and downward-facing dog 04:35 Malasana, boat and bridge 06:17 Standing chaturanga breakdown 06:52 Knees-down chaturanga and cobra 07:38 Right-side standing flow 08:37 Second chaturanga round 09:15 Left-side standing flow 10:06 Malasana and settling into stillness 10:54 Unplug: stepping forward with conviction 13:00 Closing blessing 13:11 Thank you and staying connected 13:44 Follow, review and practice live Today’s card is “Unplug,” depicting Warrior One, with the printed message: “Break free and think for yourself.” I share my own interpretation of Warrior One: a warrior stepping forward heart first, leading with the strength of their convictions. It’s an invitation to enter the day—even the situations we wouldn’t necessarily choose—knowing who we are and what we bring, and offering it wholly and freely. That doesn’t mean we’ll always win. It gives us a way to show up honestly. Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck by Anthony Salerno Artwork by Pablo Romero Oracle deck affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4vXZ7v7 Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga Explore the Daily Flow Video Library: https://dailyflow.yoga/video Get periodic Daily Flow updates: https://mailchi.mp/dailyflow/join-us If this practice is helpful, please follow the podcast and leave a review. Share it with someone who would appreciate a little movement and reflection in their morning. Thank you for spending this time with me on yourself. Namaste.

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    September 21 · 16 min

    Find Your Balance | Morning Yoga & What Your Soul Needs

    Balance asks us to stay present, keep breathing and let go of getting everything perfect. Join me for a morning yoga practice that explores those ideas through movement, followed by a reflection on what we really need. We begin by feeling our feet on the floor and noticing the breath, then move through low lunges, twists, lizard, wide-legged forward folds and triangle. From there, we explore a standing balance sequence: high lunge into pyramid, standing split and half moon, before stepping back into a revolved lunge. I offer yoga blocks as an option for support in pyramid. If you’re practicing with just the audio, don’t worry about doing it right. Move and breathe in a way that feels honest. You can also follow along with the video: Watch today’s practice on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/YKQWUDBmdak After about ten minutes of movement, settle into stillness for today’s card: “Temperance,” depicting a seated spinal twist, with the printed message: “Answer the call of your soul.” I reflect on our basic needs, love and connection, and ask what our deepest selves need right now. I don’t arrive with a finished answer. It’s a question I’m taking with me into the day, and you’re welcome to do the same. “Icing is great, but it’s not the cake.” Audio chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the audio practice 00:16 Today’s Ten-Minute Mornings practice 00:55 Grounding and breath awareness 01:40 Low lunge, twist and lizard 02:38 Wide-legged fold and triangle 03:33 Vinyasa and return to standing 04:15 Second side: lunges, fold and triangle 06:21 Vinyasa and mindful foot engagement 07:20 Balance flow: pyramid, standing split and half moon 09:10 Balance flow on the second side 11:05 Stillness 11:36 Temperance: Answer the call of your soul 13:04 Reflecting on our needs 15:11 Namaste and closing 15:41 Hello, Friends podcast announcement 16:35 Follow, review and practice live Today’s card: Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck by Anthony Salerno Artwork by Pablo Romero Oracle deck affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4vXZ7v7 I also share a preview of Hello, Friends with James Donegan, launching in October 2026: thirty-minute conversations about how yoga and mindfulness practices interact with our daily lives and our search for what matters. Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga Explore the Daily Flow Video Library: https://dailyflow.yoga/video If you enjoy practicing with me, please follow the podcast and leave a review. It helps others find Daily Flow, and I’m grateful to share this time with you. Namaste.

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    September 18 · 18 min

    Yoga Feel Rushed? Let Your Breath Lead | Morning Yoga

    If you’ve ever felt rushed trying to keep up with a yoga class, this practice is an invitation to let your breath lead. I guide Sun Salutations A and B with a steady four-count breath, then gradually ease off the counting so you can explore your own pace. Trust your breath more than my cue. We begin standing, establish our breathing and add movement through forward folds, plank, Chaturanga, Upward Facing Dog and Downward Facing Dog. Chair Pose and Warrior One join the sequence as we move into Sun Salutation B. I offer Child’s Pose as an option, and we return to Down Dog with time to reconnect. If you’re practicing with just the audio, don’t worry about doing it right. Move and breathe in a way that feels honest. This Ten-Minute Mornings episode runs a little longer, with about 13 minutes of breathing and movement followed by rest and reflection. Watch the practice on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/WZFM8vi7kK4 Today’s card is “Eternal Existence,” depicting Warrior Three. Its printed message reads: “The body is temporary, but the true self is everlasting.” I reflect on how much attention I give to appearance and comparison, and what it means to choose something deeper. I share my own belief in an enduring Self while making room for different beliefs. Whatever we think comes after this life, we can keep choosing what feels meaningful in the life we’re living now. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the audio practice 00:15 Making time for yoga 00:43 Why practice with a four-count breath? 01:12 Establishing the breath and adding movement 02:14 Sun Salutation A 05:38 Sun Salutation B: let the breath take precedence 08:34 Flowing with fewer counting cues 10:54 Trust your breath more than my cue 13:22 Rest and a reflection on the pace of vinyasa 14:23 Eternal Existence: card and reflection 18:02 A choice to keep making 18:20 Closing acknowledgment 18:34 Follow, review and practice live Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck by Anthony Salerno Artwork by Pablo Romero Oracle deck affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4vXZ7v7 Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga Daily Flow Video Library: https://dailyflow.yoga/video If this practice is useful, please follow the podcast and leave a review. It helps others find our community, and I’m grateful to share this time with you. Namaste.

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    September 17 · 15 min

    Stiff Hips & Low Back? Morning Yoga + a Reflection on Temperance

    You don’t have to feel ready for the whole day. Join me for a morning yoga practice focused on the hips, low back and core, followed by a reflection on temperance and listening to what matters most. We begin on our backs with gentle movement, Bridge Pose, figure-four stretches and reclining twists. After some core engagement, we move into a more active flow through lizard lunges, Down Dog splits, Fallen Triangle and Warrior One. Take what you need, leave the rest and go slowly when you need to. If you’re practicing with just the audio, don’t worry about doing it perfectly—move and breathe in a way that feels honest. Watch the full practice on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/6DDiEBlNLuY After about ten minutes of movement, you’re welcome to sit, stand or rest in Savasana for our reflection. Today’s Yoga Wisdom Oracle card is “Temperance,” depicting a seated spinal twist. Its printed message reads: “Answer the call of your soul.” For me, that invitation brings up care, quiet, stillness and connection. I explore how we might step away from extremes and ask whether our choices serve those deeper needs—with room to enjoy life, too. Audio chapters 00:00 Welcome to the audio practice 00:15 You don’t have to feel ready 00:39 Low-back warm-up and Bridge Pose 01:40 Figure-four stretches and reclining twists 04:17 Core engagement 04:52 Transition to Plank and Downward-Facing Dog 05:22 Lizard, Fallen Triangle and Warrior One: right 06:41 Lizard, Fallen Triangle and Warrior One: left 08:07 Flow with the breath: both sides 09:55 Settle into stillness 10:39 Temperance: answer the call of your soul 14:56 Hello, Friends podcast and closing 15:35 Follow, review and practice live Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck by Anthony Salerno Artwork by Pablo Romero Oracle deck affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4vXZ7v7 I also share a little about my upcoming podcast, Hello, Friends with James Donegan, with the first episode planned for early October. If there’s someone you’d love to hear in conversation, send your guest suggestions my way. Hello, Friends playlist on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUPptw3ZyReY Hello, Friends on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hello-friends-with-james-donegan/id6812423353 Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga Explore Daily Flow Yoga + Meditation: https://dailyflow.yoga Find more practices in the Daily Flow Video Library: https://dailyflow.yoga/video If you enjoy our time together, please follow the podcast and leave a review. It helps other people find the practice, and I’m grateful for your support. Namaste.

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    September 16 · 15 min

    Not Feeling Motivated? Start Here | Morning Yoga & Equanimity

    When you’d rather do anything but ten minutes of yoga, try ten minutes of yoga. Join me for a morning practice to explore balance, find your footing and move with your breath. If you’re following along with the audio, don’t worry about doing it right. Move and breathe in a way that feels honest. We begin with Cat–Cow, Downward-Facing Dog and standing side bends, then explore a sequence of high lunge, Warrior Three, Warrior One, Pyramid Pose, Goddess squats and Extended Side Angle. After taking time with the setup on both sides, we flow through the sequence again. There’s room to wobble, use the mat or blocks for support, and let go of making perfect shapes. Watch the accompanying YouTube practice: https://youtube.com/live/6fWZ99QQS58 Today’s Yoga Wisdom Oracle card is “Equanimity,” depicting Mountain Pose (Tadasana). Its printed message reads: “See clearly, act well and walk the balanced path.” I reflect on finding evenness through the breath, then guide a few rounds of inhaling for four and exhaling for four. When the day feels out of balance, a few attentive breaths can be an invitation to pause and notice. Does the path ahead look a little clearer? Audio chapters 00:00 Welcome to the audio practice 00:15 When you don’t feel like practicing 00:35 Cat–Cow and spinal warm-up 01:19 Downward-Facing Dog 01:57 Standing folds and side bends 02:55 Right-side standing sequence 04:25 Goddess squats and Extended Side Angle 05:04 Plank, Cobra and Downward-Facing Dog 05:39 Left-side sequence: find your footing 08:26 Moving without perfect shapes 08:43 Flow through the sequence on both sides 11:04 Come to sit 11:54 Equanimity: Mountain Pose 12:23 Finding evenness through the breath 13:03 Four-count breathing practice 13:44 Taking balance into your day 14:27 Closing and Hello, Friends podcast preview 15:08 Follow, review and practice live Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck by Anthony Salerno Artwork by Pablo Romero Oracle deck affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4vXZ7v7 My name is James Donegan and I am a yoga teacher, group fitness instructor, actor, singer, husband and dog dad living in New York City. Daily Flow Yoga + Meditation is a labor of love and is offered freely to all who are seeking. Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga Daily Flow: https://dailyflow.yoga Daily Flow Video Library: https://dailyflow.yoga/video Get periodic Daily Flow updates: https://mailchi.mp/dailyflow/join-us I also share a preview of my upcoming podcast, Hello, Friends with James Donegan, coming to YouTube and audio podcast platforms. If you enjoy practicing with me, please follow the podcast and leave a review. Share this episode with someone who could use a little encouragement to get on the mat. Namaste.

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    September 15 · 14 min

    Open Your Shoulders & Find Your Balance | Morning Yoga + Meaningful Intention

    The day is going to start. Wouldn’t you like to be there for it? Join me for a morning yoga practice to open the shoulders, move the spine and explore balance. If you’re following along with the audio, don’t worry about doing it right. Move and breathe in a way that feels honest. We begin with gentle traction for the low back, rolling bridges and a rounded cocoon shape before moving through reverse tabletop, Cobra and Downward-Facing Dog. Standing shoulder and neck stretches lead into a flowing sequence of Triangle, Warrior Two, Peaceful Warrior and Extended Side Angle. We then explore Tree and Warrior Three, carrying the shoulder-opening work into our balances with the option to release the hands when needed. Watch the accompanying YouTube practice: https://youtube.com/live/lwGgyYyqTcA Today’s card is “Desire,” depicting Warrior Two. Its printed message reads: “When directed wisely, desire is a powerful ally.” I share my own imagery for Warriors One, Two and Three, then reflect on what it means to pursue something meaningful with kindness and compassion. Desire can be a powerful ally when it’s anchored in love and who we truly are. Where do you find meaning? What do you want to move toward—and how might it serve others as well as yourself? Audio chapters 00:00 Welcome to the audio practice 00:15 Be here for your day 00:37 Spinal warm-up and rolling bridges 02:01 Cocoon and bridge flow 02:58 Reverse tabletop, Cobra and Downward-Facing Dog 04:06 Standing warm-up, shoulder and neck stretches 05:37 Forward fold, Diver’s Pose and Chair 06:27 Right-side standing flow 07:32 Tree and Warrior Three 08:18 Flow into the second side 08:33 Left-side standing flow and balances 10:10 Mountain Pose and setting an intention 10:37 Desire: Warrior Two 10:53 My imagery for the warrior poses 11:46 Meaningful desire, kindness and compassion 13:13 Closing reflection and newsletter invitation 13:56 Follow, review and practice live Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck by Anthony Salerno Artwork by Pablo Romero Oracle deck affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4vXZ7v7 My name is James Donegan, and I’m a yoga teacher, group fitness instructor, actor, singer, husband and dog dad living in New York City. Daily Flow Yoga + Meditation is a labor of love, offered freely to all who are seeking. Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga Daily Flow Video Library: https://dailyflow.yoga/video Get periodic Daily Flow updates: https://mailchi.mp/dailyflow/join-us If you enjoy practicing with me, please follow the podcast and leave a review. It helps others find our community, and I’m grateful for your support. Namaste.

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    September 14 · 15 min

    Feel Grounded for the Week | Morning Yoga & Kind Honesty

    If Monday is already starting to Monday, take a little time with me to move, breathe and feel the support beneath you. This Ten-Minute Mornings practice begins with grounding yoga and closes with a reflection on being truthful and kind—to ourselves and to others. If you’re following along with just the audio, don’t worry about doing it right. Move and breathe in a way that feels honest. That’s enough. We begin in Hero’s Pose, with options to sit on a block or cushion or choose a cross-legged seat. Seated side stretches and twists lead into Cat–Cow, Downward Dog and a standing sequence with low-lunge twists, optional quad stretches, Pyramid, Warrior One, Warrior Two and Triangle. We finish the movement with high-lunge twists and the option to explore Half Moon. There’s room to wobble. Watch the accompanying YouTube practice: https://youtube.com/live/f2UWD5hurTQ Audio chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the audio practice 00:15 Morning yoga for a busy Monday 00:45 Hero’s Pose and grounding 01:38 Seated stretches, twists and heart opening 03:47 All fours, Cat–Cow and Downward Dog 04:52 Forward fold and Mountain Pose 05:24 Low-lunge twist, Pyramid and Warriors — right side 06:27 Triangle and transition 07:01 Standing sequence — left side 08:33 High-lunge twists and optional Half Moon 10:17 Closing movement and the seat of the hero 11:22 Truthfulness card 12:37 Finding honesty that is kind 14:01 Five opportunities to practice 14:27 Namaste and gratitude 15:20 Follow, review and practice live Today’s Yoga Wisdom Oracle card is “Truthfulness,” depicting a standing backbend. Its printed message is: “Be a faithful servant of the truth.” Being honest doesn’t have to mean being cruel. I invite you to notice something true about yourself that is also loving. You just took time for your practice—that counts. My intention is to find five opportunities today to be completely honest and completely loving, including at least one with myself. Join me if you’d like, and notice what those opportunities bring. Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck by Anthony Salerno Artwork by Pablo Romero Oracle deck affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4vXZ7v7 I’m James Donegan, a yoga teacher and group fitness instructor living in New York City. Daily Flow Yoga + Meditation is a labor of love, offered freely to all who are seeking. Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga Daily Flow Video Library: https://dailyflow.yoga/video If you enjoy practicing with me, please follow the podcast and leave a review. It helps others find Daily Flow, and I’m grateful for the chance to share this practice with you. Namaste.

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    September 11 · 14 min

    Explore Your Balance, Find Your Own Path | 10-Minute Morning Yoga

    What happens when you give yourself room to find your own way? Join me for a morning yoga practice that explores balance, followed by a reflection on noticing what works for you—on the mat and in your life. We begin with grounding and a September 11 offering to everyone affected by those events. Then I’ll guide you through neck and shoulder opening, high lunges, Pyramid Pose, flowing wide-legged forward folds and Triangle. The sequence builds toward Standing Split, Half Moon and Skandasana side lunges, with options to choose along the way. We finish the movement with a brief Malasana squat and a moment to feel the breath. If you’re practicing with just the audio, don’t worry about doing it right. Move and breathe in a way that feels honest. That’s enough. Watch the accompanying practice on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/wL7OXwmCOjc Today’s Yoga Wisdom Oracle card is “Reflection,” depicting Plow Pose. Its printed message is: “Self-observation eases the journey of awakening.” I remember the satisfaction of discovering an alternate route around Atlanta traffic when I was in graduate school. That small memory opens into a bigger question: how might observing ourselves help us navigate our lives? Your path will be different because it’s yours. Recognizing what resonates with you can make the journey a little easier. Chapters: 00:00 Audio welcome: move and breathe honestly 00:15 Welcome and intention 00:39 Grounding and September 11 offering 01:12 Neck and shoulder opening 02:19 High lunge, Pyramid and flowing forward fold 03:40 Triangle Pose and return to standing 04:13 Second side: shoulder opening, lunges and Triangle 06:37 Standing flow with balance options 07:20 Wide-legged fold and Skandasana 07:51 Balance flow on the second side 09:02 Exploring Standing Split to Half Moon 10:34 Forward fold, Malasana and a seated pause 11:21 Reflection card: Plow Pose 11:44 Finding your own path 14:11 Namaste and closing gratitude 14:50 Follow, review and practice live with me Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck by Anthony Salerno Artwork by Pablo Romero Oracle deck affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4vXZ7v7 My name is James Donegan, and I’m a yoga teacher and group fitness instructor living in New York City. Daily Flow Yoga + Meditation is a labor of love, offered freely to all who are seeking. Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga Explore the Daily Flow Video Library: https://dailyflow.yoga/video If you enjoy our time together, please follow the podcast and leave a review. Share this episode with someone who might appreciate a little movement and reflection to begin their day. Namaste.

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    September 10 · 14 min

    Find Your Footing | Morning Yoga for Grounding and Balance

    Before the day starts pulling you in a million different directions, take a little time to move and breathe with me. In this Ten-Minute Mornings practice, we’ll explore grounding and balance by paying attention to the places where our bodies meet the mat. We begin with deliberate Cat–Cow movements, then move through plank, downward-facing dog, supported Half Moon, low lunges and half splits. Those familiar shapes prepare us for standing balance with Warrior III, an optional knee-to-chest hug, Half Moon and Pyramid Pose. Use the supported variations whenever you need them, and wobble all you need to. If you’re practicing with just the audio, don’t worry about doing it right. Move and breathe in a way that feels honest. If you’d like a visual reference, watch the practice here: YouTube video: https://youtube.com/live/_tfcoTPQjmQ Today’s oracle card: Connection Depicted pose: Dancer Printed message: “Honor and respect all life, for we are all connected.” Our closing reflection considers what it means to respect all life—including the people we find difficult. I explore giving ourselves and others some grace, without excusing disrespect, and responding from compassion when action is needed. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the audio practice 00:15 Ground, open and arrive with intention 00:39 Cat–Cow: explore each shape 02:17 Hand placement, plank and downward-facing dog 03:36 Supported balance and lunges: first side 05:30 Supported balance and lunges: second side 07:13 Forward fold and Mountain Pose 08:02 Standing balance flow: right side 09:36 Standing balance flow: left side 10:49 Transition to sitting 11:15 Settle into your breath 11:37 Connection card and reflection 13:56 Namaste and community closing 14:35 Podcast closing and invitation Oracle deck: Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck by Anthony Salerno Artwork by Pablo Romero Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4vXZ7v7 Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga Explore the Daily Flow Video Library: https://dailyflow.yoga/video If this practice was useful to you, please follow the podcast and leave a review. It helps others find Daily Flow, and I’m grateful to have you practicing with me. Namaste.

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    September 9 · 10 min

    A Moment of Paradise: 10-Minute Morning Yoga at Palmaïa

    Whether you’re heading into the actual jungle or the urban jungle, let’s take a little time to move, breathe and explore your balance. Join me for a 10-minute morning yoga practice with standing balances, twists and a closing invitation to notice the beauty in your everyday life. I recorded this practice in the jungle at Palmaïa – The House of Aïa in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, on the Riviera Maya. There’s even a very large lizard nearby as we move into Lizard Lunge—a little reminder that my vacation paradise is someone else’s ordinary day. We’ll begin with a flowing warm-up and knee-to-elbow balance, then move through lizard twists, Chair Pose, Diver’s Pose and standing splits. The sequence builds toward standing twists and Dancer Pose, exploring how the standing leg and the lifted leg work together. I offer options along the way, including holding your thigh instead of your foot. If you’re practicing with just the audio, don’t worry about doing it right. Move and breathe in a way that feels honest. That’s enough. We’ll close with one hand on the heart and one on the stomach, noticing the breath before looking ahead to the day. Where can you find a moment of paradise in the middle of the mundane? What might someone else notice if they caught a glimpse of the beauty in your life? Watch the accompanying practice on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l_-NijhtWEk Chapters: 00:00 Audio welcome: move and breathe honestly 00:15 Welcome to the jungle 00:43 Grounding and opening vinyasa 01:22 Knee-to-elbow balance and lizard twists 03:03 Chair Pose, Diver’s Pose and a twist 03:42 Standing balance and standing split 04:27 Chair twist and balance on the second side 05:31 Standing twist and Dancer Pose: right leg 06:43 Standing twist and Dancer Pose: left leg 08:19 Standing pause and finding everyday paradise 09:15 Namaste and closing gratitude 10:03 Follow, review and practice live with me My name is James Donegan, and I’m a yoga teacher and group fitness instructor living in New York City. Daily Flow Yoga + Meditation is a labor of love, offered freely to all who are seeking. Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga Explore the Daily Flow Video Library: https://dailyflow.yoga/video Learn more about Palmaïa – The House of Aïa: https://thehouseofaia.com/ If you enjoy our time together, please follow the podcast and leave a review. Share this episode with someone who might appreciate a moment to themselves before the day begins. Namaste.

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    September 8 · 10 min

    Find Your Balance: A 10-Minute Morning Yoga Escape

    What if your time on the mat could be a little vacation? Join me for a 10-minute morning yoga practice recorded on the sand, with room to breathe, explore your balance and take a quiet moment before the day begins. Recorded at the beautiful Palmaïa: The House of Aïa in Playa del Carmen, Mexico: https://thehouseofaia.com/ We’ll warm up with Cat–Cow, then move through a flowing Warrior sequence with Humble Warrior, Warrior Three, Peaceful Warrior and Extended Side Angle. A second round adds Figure Four Chair, Half Moon, a low revolved lunge and optional Side Plank. I offer Triangle as an alternative to Half Moon, with a reminder that alignment matters more than how deep you go. We’ll finish seated with gentle spinal movement and a moment of gratitude. Before you step out of this little pause, I invite you to decide what you’ll bring with you into the rest of your day. Watch the accompanying practice on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6N9i9h7bxLY Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to a little morning escape 00:35 Grounding and Cat–Cow 01:37 Right-side Warrior flow 03:06 Left-side Warrior flow 04:48 Forward fold, rise and vinyasa 05:19 Right-side standing balances 06:32 Left-side standing balances 07:59 Seated movement 08:20 Gratitude and what you’ll bring into your day 09:10 Closing and return to live practice My name is James Donegan, and I’m a yoga teacher and group fitness instructor living in New York City. Daily Flow Yoga + Meditation is a labor of love, offered freely to all who are seeking. This practice is pre-recorded. I’ll be back live on YouTube on Wednesday, September 9, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern. Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga Explore the Daily Flow Video Library: https://dailyflow.yoga/video If you enjoy our time together, please follow the podcast and leave a review. Share this episode with someone who might appreciate a little morning escape. Namaste.

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    September 3 · 15 min

    Flow into Strength: 10-Minute Morning Yoga

    Make a little room for strength this morning. In this Ten-Minute Mornings practice, I’ll guide you through a flowing sequence of core work, Chaturangas and standing poses, with time afterward to settle your breath and reflect. If you’re following along with just the audio, don’t worry about doing it right. Just move and breathe in a way that feels honest. We’ll begin with Cat–Cow and wrist preparation, then move through plank and Chaturanga, with knees-down and Cobra options. Half-boat core work alternates with reclining twists, figure-four stretches and Bridge Pose before we come to standing for Warrior variations. A quicker final round offers standing split or Pyramid Pose, and you’re welcome to take fewer push-ups or make your movements smaller along the way. Watch this practice on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/7zoF028vFP8 The movement portion is about ten minutes. Stay afterward for today’s oracle card and reflection. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to the audio practice 00:38 Cat–Cow and wrist warm-up 01:28 Plank, Chaturanga and modifications 02:39 Half-boat core work, right hip release and Bridge 04:00 Second strength round and left hip release 06:30 Warrior flow and standing stretches 09:09 Quicker flow with standing split or Pyramid 10:46 Sit and settle the breath 11:17 Healing card and reflection 14:32 Namaste and closing 15:01 Holiday schedule update 15:24 Follow, review and practice live TODAY’S ORACLE CARD Card: Healing Depicted pose: Downward-Facing Dog Printed message: “Resolve the past to free the present.” What does it mean to really resolve something? I reflect on the conversations we replay, the feelings that linger and the patience of returning to what still needs our attention. Instead of pushing it away, we can pause, sit with it and ask: “What do I need to really resolve this?” There’s an unexpected carpet-cleaner analogy along the way—and a reminder that we may need to revisit the same question more than once. Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck by Anthony Salerno Artwork by Pablo Romero Oracle deck affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4vXZ7v7 I’m James Donegan, a yoga teacher and group fitness instructor in New York City. Daily Flow Yoga + Meditation is a labor of love, offered freely to all who are seeking. Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga Explore the Daily Flow Video Library: https://dailyflow.yoga/video Holiday schedule note: My schedule will be a little erratic over the holiday weekend. I’ll try to drop in with a couple of videos, but they won’t follow the usual schedule. If you enjoy practicing with me, please follow the podcast and leave a review. Sharing an episode with a friend also helps our community grow. Thank you for spending this time with me. Namaste.

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    September 2 · 13 min

    Start Your Day on Purpose | 10-Minute Morning Yoga

    Take a few minutes for mindful movement and begin your day on purpose. Don’t worry about doing every shape perfectly—simply move and breathe in a way that feels honest. We begin by grounding in Mountain Pose before opening the shoulders, neck and upper back. From there, we move through Forward Fold, Plank, Downward-Facing Dog, Lizard Lunge twists, Wide-Legged Forward Fold and Skandasana. A toe-hold Side Plank offers a playful balance and core challenge before we return to standing. Watch the YouTube video: https://youtube.com/live/4ltfXzf6_Gg Today’s oracle card is “Unconscious.” Its printed message is: “The mindful actions of the higher path lead to contentment.” How much of the day do we move through without thinking? Automatic routines are necessary, but this card invites us to choose a few ordinary moments—making coffee, preparing lunch or beginning a familiar task—and approach them more consciously. Nearly anything can become a ritual when we pause, show up and do it deliberately. CHAPTERS 0:00 Welcome to the audio practice 0:16 Mindful movement and intention 0:37 Grounding in Mountain Pose 1:21 Upper-back, shoulder and neck opening 2:42 Forward Fold 3:24 Rolling Plank to Downward-Facing Dog 4:06 Lizard Lunge and twist 4:29 Wide-Legged Forward Fold and Skandasana 5:45 Second-side Lizard Lunge 6:15 Wide-Legged Fold and Skandasana 7:21 Side Plank balance challenge 8:03 Second-side Side Plank 8:49 Return to Mountain Pose 9:10 Closing reflection 10:06 Oracle card: Unconscious 10:16 Making unconscious habits mindful 12:39 Namaste and closing 13:24 Podcast outro Today’s card comes from the Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck by Anthony Salerno, with artwork by Pablo Romero. Oracle deck affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4vXZ7v7 Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga Explore the Daily Flow Video Library: https://dailyflow.yoga/video If you enjoyed this practice, please follow the podcast and leave a review. It goes a long way toward helping more people find Daily Flow. Namaste.

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    September 1 · 15 min

    Feel Grounded & Move with Intention | 10-Minute Morning Yoga

    Start the day by waking up your spine, grounding your body, and choosing how you want to meet what comes. This audio-guided 10-minute morning yoga practice invites you to move and breathe honestly—without worrying about doing it perfectly. We begin on the back with gentle spinal traction and Bridge Pose before moving through Cat-Cow, Downward-Facing Dog, a standing fold, Crescent Lunges with twists and optional quad stretches, and a flowing High Lunge and Prayer Twist sequence. Prefer to practice with the video? https://youtube.com/live/YxvEeUJ_Rx4 Chapters: 0:00 Audio welcome 0:16 Wake up the spine and set an intention 0:47 Reclined grounding and spinal traction 1:14 Bridge Pose 1:58 Cat-Cow and shoulder mobility 2:57 Plank to Downward-Facing Dog 3:55 Ragdoll and roll to stand 4:20 Standing breath-to-movement flow 5:22 Crescent Lunge and twist — right 6:48 Crescent Lunge and twist — left 8:28 Flowing High Lunge sequence 10:13 Settle for the card pull 10:37 Oracle card: Compassion 11:10 Be a channel reflection 14:25 Closing the practice 15:00 Podcast closing Today’s Yoga Wisdom Oracle card is “Compassion,” depicted in Upward-Facing Dog. Its printed message is: “Be a channel for divine sight, thought, and speech.” The reflection asks what it means to become a channel rather than forcing an answer or searching for something that is not there. Can we pause, breathe, and allow ourselves to receive and transmit something greater? What would you have me see? What would you have me say? What will you choose to channel today—the ego and drama of the world, or something better? Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck by Anthony Salerno Artwork by Pablo Romero Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4vXZ7v7 Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay. Subscribe and join the community: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga Explore the Daily Flow Video Library: https://dailyflow.yoga/video If this practice supported you, please follow the podcast and leave a review. It goes a long way toward helping more people discover Daily Flow. Namaste.

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    August 31 · 15 min

    Prepare Body & Mind for the Week | 10-Minute Morning Yoga

    Take a few minutes to move, breathe and prepare your body and mind for whatever the day—or the week—might hold. This short morning yoga practice is an opportunity to connect with yourself without worrying about doing everything perfectly. If you’re practicing with audio only, simply move and breathe in a way that feels honest. That’s enough. We begin with Cat-Cow and shoulder-opening twists before flowing through Plank, Downward-Facing Dog, standing stretches, High Lunges, prayer twists, Chair Pose and Diver’s Pose. The practice gradually wakes up the spine, shoulders and legs before bringing the movements together in a short flowing sequence. Watch the YouTube video: https://youtube.com/live/oGQ0oMng05Y Chapters: 00:00 Audio introduction 00:16 Practice welcome 00:46 Cat-Cow and shoulder-opening twists 02:54 Plank, Child’s Pose and Downward-Facing Dog 03:47 Forward Fold and standing stretches 05:02 Vinyasa and first side 06:10 Chair Pose and Diver’s Pose 06:49 Second side 08:11 Full flow and Revolved Chair 09:38 Seated pause 10:15 Oracle card: Non-Grasping 14:33 Closing the practice 15:24 Podcast closing Today’s card from the Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck: Non-Grasping Depicted pose: Boat Pose with a toe bind Printed message: “Cling not to outcomes. Life will unfold as it will.” A physical bind is meant to deepen a posture, not change it. If we have to force our bodies out of alignment to achieve a particular shape, we may be grasping at someone else’s idea of what yoga is supposed to look like rather than trusting our own experience. The same lesson applies beyond the mat. We can establish a foundation, create supportive conditions and remain open to the outcome without trying to control exactly how or when it arrives. The result may exceed our expectations or fall short of them, but we can meet it when we’re ready—physically, mentally, emotionally and professionally. Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck By Anthony Salerno Artwork by Pablo Romero Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4vXZ7v7 Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga Explore the Daily Flow Video Library: https://dailyflow.yoga/video If this practice supports you, please follow the podcast and leave a review. It goes a long way toward helping others discover Daily Flow. Namaste.

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    August 28 · 16 min

    Root to Rise: A 10-Minute Morning Yoga Flow

    Ground down to feel lighter in this 10-minute morning yoga flow for balance, stability and energy. On Fridays we flow, using a strong connection through the feet, hands, legs and core to create more length and freedom throughout the body. We begin with a standing warm-up before moving through Plank, Downward Facing Dog, High Lunge, Warrior Two, Triangle, Wide-Legged Forward Fold, twists and Crescent Lunge. As the practice builds, you’ll have opportunities to step or float through the transitions, with options for Standing Split, Pyramid and Half Moon. If you would prefer to practice with the video, you can find it here: https://youtube.com/live/ZkHgbGjjptQ CHAPTERS 0:00 Audio introduction 0:14 Root, rise, ground, float and flow 0:46 Grounding Mountain Pose warm-up 2:26 Plank and Downward Facing Dog foundations 3:34 Right-side standing sequence 5:56 Practicing the forward float 6:59 Left-side standing sequence 9:02 Full flowing sequence 11:35 Return to Mountain Pose 11:51 Oracle card: Karma 15:53 Closing 16:28 Podcast outro Today’s Yoga Wisdom Oracle card is “Karma.” The card depicts a shape I describe as a variation of Extended Side Angle Pose. Its printed message is: “Unlearned lessons and unrealized effort hold unclaimed growth.” In our reflection, we consider karma not simply as a system of reward or punishment, but as an invitation to notice the lessons we are moving through. When we approach our lives and relationships with openness, we can ask what we need to learn, how we can be of service and what the right effort might be. When we become receptive to that understanding, the lessons may grow clearer—and we may become more able to see and do the next right thing. Yoga Wisdom Oracle Deck by Anthony Salerno Artwork by Pablo Romero Oracle deck affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4vXZ7v7 Practice live with me every weekday at 8:00 a.m. Eastern on YouTube—or join anytime on replay. Subscribe and join the community: https://youtube.com/@dailyflowyoga Daily Flow Video Library: https://dailyflow.yoga/video If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast and leave a rating or review. It goes a long way toward helping more people discover Daily Flow. Namaste.

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