Nirvana

Nirvana
Spring sun whispers compared to August fire
Its timid warmth more cherished
As though it can only outline,
Tease out fullness
And fool’s folly, hope.
Surviving another cold sojourn
The bone-life,
Where Nirvana comes hard
April incandescence uncoils us,
Small Garters twisting on warm logs
Shedding to shape-shift.

Asana: Vrksasana, Tree Pose. Stand in Tadasana, bringing R foot up as high as possible inside L thigh, toes point down. Inhale, lifting arms up, balance. If you are touched by ‘Nirvana’ sway into ‘Dancing Tree’ by shifting hips away from R knee, open arms to sides, lift chest higher and feel the whispers of spring light. Do both sides, of course.

Health Notes: Vrksana strengthens leg and ankle muscles, increases balance, and offers a place of stillness, even when it ‘dances’.