Breathe In, Breathe Out

Coming, going, the waterfowl
Leaves not a trace,
Nor does it need a guide.

Kigen Dogen
translated by Lucien Stryk and Takashi Ikemoto
Zen Poems
Everyman's Library Pocket Books
Alfred A Knopf publishers
ISBN # 0-375-40552-6

Being mindful in our daily lives, in every task can be challenging and difficult but allows us to bring our yoga practice off the mat and out of the studio and into the real world. Since the most important part of the asana practice is the breath, and the most important part of meditation practice is the breath, bring your mindfulness of your breath into every mundane task.