space warmth enclosed

The makeshift space for yoga practice is set up. My body was asking for practice. I was getting spasms in my back from not practicing a few days in a row. Rather than waiting until everything was perfect, I decided to start setting up the space, starting with the poles spanning the wardrobe and bookcase. The area of the room with the desk looks messy, I know. The decals on the wardrobe are not mine and I will need to figure out how to take them out.

First one side of curtains went up. The red side faced the sleeping area. Not a bad color to influence warmth.

The blue side faced the practice area.

A handy heavy book on master architect Louis Kahn put pressure on the tubes to hold them in place. Buddha, Guruji and the council of cybershalamates peer from their shelf.

The compartmentalization of areas with blankets made the temperature easier to control. The electric blanket warmed the practice mat and mysore rug. The warm air from the heater stayed in the enclosed area.

A tent would not feel complete without a roof. I tried half a roof.
My next refinements will be to purchase four bamboo poles to stabilize the corners and to lift the assembly one foot higher so that the curtains don't fold on the floor. Then with sheets I could create a full roof instead of half, and still have enough maneuvering space for asanas that lift the body high.

Today the little space felt full of dignity. I was able to practice in my skivies in the warm space and was able to actually look at the dristhe points. Hello bellybutton!