Once upon a yoga mat

Once upon a yoga mat
With myself I simply sat
I put my ass upon the floor
I found my breath and connected my core
Inhale
Exhale
Forward bend
Deep inside things start to mend
Finding space between my toes
breathing in through my nose
Stacking my bones
Strong and still
I start to exert free will
A simple choice
That's mine to make
Simply shine bright
Real not fake
How I am feeling
What I express
Things I uncover
Drenched and a mess
It's not always simple
Certainly not cool
It's like nothing I ever learned in school
Trust in my body
Strength in my soul
We begin with strengthening my pelvic bowl