"I arise today
In the name of Silence,
Womb of the Word,
In the name of Stillness,
Hoe of Belonging,
In the name of the Solitude
Of the Soul and the Earth.
I arise today
Blessed by all things,
Wings of breath,
Delight of eyes,
Wonder of whisper,
Intimacy of touch,
Eternity of soul,
Urgency of thought,
Miracle of health,
Embrace of God.
May I live this day
Compassionate of heart,
Clear in word,
Gracious in awareness,
Courageous in thought,
generous in love."
John O'Donohue "Benedictus
With a deep inhalation,
take your right leg away from your body,
in a big backward step.
Both your hands should be firmly planted on your mat.
Your back, head and legs should be in a straight line.