Buzz, Spin and Sometimes Fall

Tonight I went to a $5 Community Vinyasa class taught by Michele, the studio director of The Yoga Space. She lead us through Ashtanga Sun A's/B's, and then right into balance poses which is a great way to start. During the first round of tree pose which as you know from last week is one of my poses of the year, I found my thoughts racing.
How long will I have to stand like this? Can I better align my hips? How come Portland drivers don't understand how to merge?
My mind stayed with this pattern until I found myself about to lose my balance. I took a breath, allowed the sole of my standing foot to press evenly into the ground and from that moment through the rest of class I smiled continuously, amused by my own inner struggle. It's so easy to get caught up in mental activity, but if you are willing yoga is the best place to enhance your capability for joy even if you fall on your ass.
xo
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