Madam, you heavy!

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Sometimes as I roll up my yoga mat and head back from my make-shift yoga studio - a roof, a common room in a hostel, a soccer field, or if I'm lucky, a pier or a deck over looking the lake or the mountains - I get a few comments. This morning's, "madam, you heavy," is my favorite - but I just can't figure out why guys are impressed with a little downward dog or flying cobra when the women in their countries carry lumber, sacks of cassava, and huge baskets of fish on their heads, with babies on their backs and a load of groceries in each hand. (stl)

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Comments

[Shura]

Yoga around the world
In yoga class today - an offering by the Cornell University Staff Recreation Program -- I resented downward dog, which I can't do at the moment due to repetitive stress issues. Thanks for reminding me that yoga/spirit/heart is much bigger than this moment in my life. I remember not only my own experiences doing yoga next to water in different parts of the world but get to imagine yours! The image of the woman carrying her heavy load is powerful, as well. Thanks!

[Kate]

Fabulous picture of you saluting the sun, Sarah! That's one for the ages.