I have realized that there is a potency to practicing  yoga a few days in a row. Somehow the muscles in the body seems to have a stronger memory and poses become more fluid, tried and true poses like Warrior Two and Bridge.

However, beyond the fluidity of asanas is the community feel that is established. Having been going to Bernal for a few months now, I can surely say that it has expanded my community. And yoga is a practice that goes far beyond physical execution and rests in a much deeper place, a place of connectedness and understanding.

This weekend, I sensed that completely as I practiced amongst fellow Bernal yogis. We laughed at the jokes KT would make, like when she spoke of her doppelganger who sells bagels in Virginia. We also shared in a sense of accomplishment when Megan asked us to hold crescent with our back leg bent deeply, feeling the communal burn in our thighs and supporting each other through it.

Community may be one of the most important ingredients to happiness. All studies show, beyond money, beyond possessions, it is our social relationships that bring us joy and make us who we are.