The morning sun  basques The White House in full glory, and the smiles and bright eyes of the volunteers shine and sparkle in the warm light. Spring has exploded throughout Washington DC in a myriad of colors and blossoms. There is a palpable sense of energy and freshness in the city during this time of  cultural and political renaissance. We have been officially invited to be a part of the 131st annual Easter Egg Roll; to teach yoga to many of the expected 30,000  children and families who will be in attendance. Many of the tickets have been given away to inner city schools, gay and interacial famailies, and military workers to support the theme of acceptance and community.

The yoga comes naturally to the children as we play with poses on our mats. We progress through series of animal asanas in chorus of  Mooos, Meows and Howls. We conquer our fear in Peaceful Warrior and fly high to let our light shine bright in Airplane. The parents and children show much trust in us, sometimes holding hands or climbing in our laps.We teach that yoga is about frienship and seeing the good in others. Each one of us is perfect just the way we are. What better place than the open fertile mind of a child to plant the seeds of peace, love, acceptance? Of all the children here today, any one could grow up to be the next Mother Theresa or Barak Obama.

All around us yoga is happening. The strong sence of connection and presence wipes away any residue of segregation or seperation. It is acceptance of choice, color, and culture, recognizing our unified existense that can create harmony. As teachers we have been so fortunate to witness and share something that will stay with us the rest of our lives. We are all so thankful for the Karma that has brought us together as we share a common path working to spread love and joy in our world . Each one of us is so powerful but it is together as one that we can make this world better, « so we can be safe, prosperous, and free. »(Barak Obama)

Article written by Tyler Langdale, yoga teaceher at Zuda and owner of Bonne Sante Bodyworks in Midtown  (www.bonnesantebodyworks.com)