On the mat, is your approach to your practice and your body fortifying? It's possible, dare I say not uncommon, for us to actually harm, hurt, let down, neglect or discourage (all antonyms of fortify) ourselves physically, spiritually or psychically on the mat. We have been well-trained to do so (no pain, no gain).

What would it be like to use the question, "Does this fortify me?" as you move through an asana (pose) practice? Let that inform the decisions you make.

And right now, Shiva is dancing wild, hair whirling, flames flying, trampling on the demon of ignorance.

The fire of fighting for justice has been burning for centuries. This is a time of staggering pain and requires all of us to participate. In particular, white folks have work to do.