Each class we set our intention:
a single thought
to guide us through
breath by breath.
Each class we leave the world
outside the door
and enter the inner
reality of our minds.
Each class we choose a word
or phrase to inspire
our hearts and limbs
to magnify the light within.
Today, I chose ”rocket”.
I wanted to choose “smooth”
or “just get through”,
but I chose “rocket”.
I will rock my hips back
in downward dog.
I will zip into high plank
and hover in low plank.
I will blast through to upward facing
and then again my dog rocket
will bank back-and-down
like a missile.
I will shoot up in tadasana
as if through the roof.
I will bend forward in a dive
and shoot back and flame out.
My finger tips will carve the ceiling
leaving burn marks.
The after burner of my toes
will shift the stars.
My warrior will be straight and true.
My crow will scream like an eagle.
My trikonasana pose will fly through
mountain passes with ease.
My airplane will break the sound barrier
My breath will bellow heat into the room
My bird of paradise will be
a phoenix rising from the fire.
And when my rocket circles back
to return home to my mat,
I will catch the third hook
on the carrier and feel safe.
And power down breath by breath
and let my journey wash over me
and take the memory of my ride
through the day.
