The Yoga of Tent

At the start of any yoga practice it's good to set an intention. My personal intention is to get my shelter standing, despite how little sense the directions make.

Gathering my props.

This tent was designed with the option of attaching to the back of my car, so wimps like me can climb inside, shut the hatch, lock the doors, and think positive, happy thoughts.

Tent Yoga should include a little Dog Pose, naturally.

My tent poles are longer than your tent poles. Much longer.

Because Tent Yoga includes the concept of Ahimsa or "non-harm" I'm hoping that when I arrive at my actual campsite there will be nothing in my way for a 500 foot radius, especially things like trees and other camper's eyeballs.

After seeing my frighteningly long poles in action the dog is maintaining a safe distance — and the front of my tent is doing a twist.

The Yoga of Tent is about moving beyond your perceived limitations, even when they appear big, gangly, and unwilling to stand up. However, what I really needed for this step was eight limbs, preferably six of them arms.

Let's try triangle pose, with tent.

More small parts, more directions. Remember to keep smiling.

J hands off the camera for a discourse on The Rope Sutras.

J practicing Thermarest Pranayama. Notice the rosy glow it's giving him.

Standing tent = inner bliss.