His arms waved in big circles as he walked around the house. "What are you doing?" I asked. "I'm just mind surfing," he responded. I laughed.
That was months ago. Now, back in the wind and cold of the United States, I'm laying belly down on the cold garage floor after a run, practicing cobra pose and yes, wheeling my arms through the air. I give one more paddle to catch up with the wave, then pop up and check my stance. I don't have a board underfoot, but I'm pretty sure it's a good pop-up. I imagine I ride my wave in close to the shore, now almost in warrior pose, keeping my arms out for balance. When I think I've stood there long enough, I stand up again (mountain pose), take a deep breath (or maybe it's a sigh), and go indoors.
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