Yoga

Quiet relaxing music. A dim room. Slow, calculated movements. A loud thud.

I went to a yoga/pilates fusion class last night. My friend and I found room for our mats in the front of the room. All went well for the first half hour. I stood on one foot for a while. I focused on my breathing. My legs often found themselves high in the air. My arms twisted in various positions. After various poses, we had to do a split-like position in which we left a few inches of room for the arms to go under the legs/body. Not a problem. I'm flexible. But I found that getting out of the position was a little more difficult than getting in to it. I lost my "center of gravity" and fell to the floor with a loud thump. Opps. My laughter filled the tranquil room. I received sympathic smiles from my neighboring particpants. Sigh. I'm sure people fall over all the time in yoga.

I think I might go next week. If I do, I will find a space in the back where I can practice falling over in a less conspicuous location.