Hello yogis, poets, and seekers of inspiration!
The next poem from my manuscript, A Poem for Every Pose, that I would like to share is Bow Pose.
Bow Pose is a position I explore, but by no means have perfected. But as an at-home yogi, I find that yoga – just like life– is a practice.
I love the idea of embodying the shape of a bow and to be with it on all levels— to open my heart, bend my back, stretch my muscles, breathe with intention, and imagine actually being this ancient instrument of hunting and war. However, instead of looking outwards to the battles around me, to go within and see how many battles are raging inside of my mind and body. And yes, to move breath by breath towards inner peace.
For you, my warriors of love and light, here is the poem Bow Pose –