Look at that!!!
In a room of sixty-six students, all is noticeable. After only a few days one easily knows who has the best postures. My body betrays me as my knee remains to be locked, struggling to maintain balance in standing head to knee pose. My whole practice becomes questionable.
But sometimes there are little surprises. I don’t know what catches his eye, but in the middle of Standing Separate Leg Stretching pose, I am asked to demonstrate. In the middle of recertification week, over a hundred and twenty strong. At first, I am unsure who is Miss Blue and Black. I point to myself as if to ensure he didn’t pick someone else behind me, evident I am the only one dressed in those colors.
I listen carefully as I fall into position and I pull my heels with all my might. I smile while upside down in case a photo is taken, hoping my stomach is sucked in from the side. I remain in position as if my life depended on it, deaf to the accolades. The sound of applause roaring in my ears.
For once, I emerge victorious.
