in and out

Wise words from Madison last night: He started the class by reminding the importance not just of entering each pose, but of exiting with grace and control, too. It's very easy to start with perfect composure and control but once the powerhouse is burning and the pose is almost complete to just sort of dissolve into quivering muscles and let everything flop. But starting, being in, and then completing each move quietly and with consistent focus is not just difficult but enhances the whole experience.