



In my first yoga class, I was thoroughly perplexed by
child's pose. Addressing the beginners' Hatha yoga class, our teacher said we would practice resting poses throughout the class. She showed us how to fold our bodies in half, resting our foreheads on the ground.
Why take breaks during a slow-paced class, I wondered?
Looking back, I can understand why I was confused about the benefits of breaks. While playing team sports, sitting on the bench typically meant I was among the worst players...
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