Emily Dickinson - May 25, Iyengar II

Before the lunar eclipse on 5/26, in Yoga traditions, The lotus, and the moon may be used interchangeably, often to represent the soul. Plus as an Iyengar teacher, how could I resist Props?

The Props assist the HOUSE

Until the House is built

And then the Props withdraw

And adequate, erect,

The House support itself

And cease to recollect

The Auger and the Carpenter

Just such a retrospect

Hath the perfected Life—

A past of Plank and Nail

And slowness—then the Scaffolds drop

Affirming it a Soul.