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Melanie Fielder (from left) Molly McHenry Terry Sullivan and Robbie Lehman hold their pose Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event at Principal Park in Des Moines. The event was a celebration for the yoga studio as they wrapped up their 20/30 challenge, where participants were challenged to do 20 yoga workouts in 30 days.
Melanie Fielder (from left) Molly McHenry Terry Sullivan and Robbie Lehman hold their pose Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event at Principal Park in Des Moines. The event was a celebration for the yoga studio as they wrapped up their 20/30 challenge, where participants were challenged to do 20 yoga workouts in 30 days. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Kylea Pote smiles while holding her position among hundreds of participants Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event at Principal Park in Des Moines.
Kylea Pote smiles while holding her position among hundreds of participants Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event at Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Shannon Strickler (left) and daughter Kate, 8, stick their tongues out like lizards Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event at Principal Park in Des Moines.
Shannon Strickler (left) and daughter Kate, 8, stick their tongues out like lizards Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event at Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Meredith Welbes holds her pose Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines.
Meredith Welbes holds her pose Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Participants hold their pose Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines.
Participants hold their pose Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Yoga instructor Vincent Nola (right) takes a selfie with participant Richard Mockobee Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines.
Yoga instructor Vincent Nola (right) takes a selfie with participant Richard Mockobee Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Yoga instructor Vincent Nola leads participants through a mass yoga class Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines.
Yoga instructor Vincent Nola leads participants through a mass yoga class Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Participants hold their pose Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines.
Participants hold their pose Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Michelle Howe of Des Moines holds her pose Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines.
Michelle Howe of Des Moines holds her pose Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Iowa Cubs outfielder John Andreoli (center) leaps up off the mat as he and his teammates Adron Chambers (left) and Anthony Giansanti do a tuck and jump move instructors called the eggroll Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event at Principal Park in Des Moines. The event was a celebration for the yoga studio as they wrapped their 20/30 challenge, where participants were challenged to do 20 yoga workouts in 30 days.
Iowa Cubs outfielder John Andreoli (center) leaps up off the mat as he and his teammates Adron Chambers (left) and Anthony Giansanti do a tuck and jump move instructors called the eggroll Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event at Principal Park in Des Moines. The event was a celebration for the yoga studio as they wrapped their 20/30 challenge, where participants were challenged to do 20 yoga workouts in 30 days. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Robbie Lehman stretches out Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines.
Robbie Lehman stretches out Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts stretch it out on the outfield lawn Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event at Principal Park in Des Moines.
Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts stretch it out on the outfield lawn Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event at Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Jeff Danielson of Urbandale sets out his mat near the scoreboard Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines.
Jeff Danielson of Urbandale sets out his mat near the scoreboard Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Participants hold their pose Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines.
Participants hold their pose Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Josh Virgil of West Des Moines holds his pose Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines.
Josh Virgil of West Des Moines holds his pose Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Iowa Cubs outfielder John Andreoli (center) leaps off the mat as he and his teammates Adron Chambers (left) and Anthony Giansanti do a tuck and jump move instructors called the eggroll Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event at Principal Park in Des Moines. The event was a celebration for the yoga studio as they wrapped their 20/30 challenge, where participants were challenged to do 20 yoga workouts in 30 days.
Iowa Cubs outfielder John Andreoli (center) leaps off the mat as he and his teammates Adron Chambers (left) and Anthony Giansanti do a tuck and jump move instructors called the eggroll Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event at Principal Park in Des Moines. The event was a celebration for the yoga studio as they wrapped their 20/30 challenge, where participants were challenged to do 20 yoga workouts in 30 days. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Terry Sullivan (right) looks over at Molly McHenry, both of Des Moines, as they change yoga poses Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event at Principal Park in Des Moines. The event was a celebration for the yoga studio as they wrapped up their 20/30 challenge, where participants were challenged to do 20 yoga workouts in 30 days.
Terry Sullivan (right) looks over at Molly McHenry, both of Des Moines, as they change yoga poses Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event at Principal Park in Des Moines. The event was a celebration for the yoga studio as they wrapped up their 20/30 challenge, where participants were challenged to do 20 yoga workouts in 30 days. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Jodi Pote of Norwalk takes in a breath Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 as she participates in a mass yoga workout on the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines.
Jodi Pote of Norwalk takes in a breath Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 as she participates in a mass yoga workout on the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Lucy Lutz, 3, lies on her mother, Melanie Rocha-Lutz, as they breath deep along side Kyle Flora (right) Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines.
Lucy Lutz, 3, lies on her mother, Melanie Rocha-Lutz, as they breath deep along side Kyle Flora (right) Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Head grounds keeper Chris Schlosser wets the infield dirt Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, as participants start to settle into the outfield for the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event at Principal Park in Des Moines.
Head grounds keeper Chris Schlosser wets the infield dirt Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, as participants start to settle into the outfield for the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event at Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Kevin McCarty (right) and a row of participants run through a yoga workout Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines.
Kevin McCarty (right) and a row of participants run through a yoga workout Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Grounds crews continue to prepare the stadium for the evening's Iowa Cubs game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines.
Grounds crews continue to prepare the stadium for the evening's Iowa Cubs game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Meredith Welbes (center) and hundreds of participants finish up their workout Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines.
Meredith Welbes (center) and hundreds of participants finish up their workout Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Julie Methlie of Urbandale (right) laughs as she and hundreds of yoga enthusiasts hold a pose Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines.
Julie Methlie of Urbandale (right) laughs as she and hundreds of yoga enthusiasts hold a pose Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Amy Koenig (left) high fives Isaac Koenig, 10, after they finished the warm up exercises Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines.
Amy Koenig (left) high fives Isaac Koenig, 10, after they finished the warm up exercises Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Participants hold their pose Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines.
Participants hold their pose Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Nicole Bogdas of Des Moines (left) holds her pose Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines.
Nicole Bogdas of Des Moines (left) holds her pose Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Cubbie Bear greets yoga participants Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines.
Cubbie Bear greets yoga participants Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Iowa Cubs outfielder Adron Chambers (from left) greets yoga participants Zach Hesse of Des Moines and Angela Ossian of Ankeny Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines.
Iowa Cubs outfielder Adron Chambers (from left) greets yoga participants Zach Hesse of Des Moines and Angela Ossian of Ankeny Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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Kent Lutz breathes deep Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, as hundreds of participants finish their workout during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines.
Kent Lutz breathes deep Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, as hundreds of participants finish their workout during the Power Life Yoga at the Ballpark event in the outfield of Principal Park in Des Moines. Michael Zamora/The Register
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    If you’ve ever practiced yoga, you know that each pose presents it’s own challenges. Some require strength, while others call for flexibility or balance. However, sometimes the most difficult part of a yoga practice aren’t the asanas at all — it’s staying focused.

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    Somewhere between all those chaturangas and (finally!) nailing crow pose, it is all too easy for a yogi like myself to lose that focus. Despite my best efforts to stay present, here are a few thoughts that have found their way into my practice:

    1. That lady’s yoga pants are totally see-through. Hold on. Are my yoga pants see-through!? Good thing I’m in the back row.

    2. My mind is clear. I am thinking about nothing. Or am I thinking about thinking about nothing? Ugh. Now I’m thinking again!

    3. Abs in. Hips squared. Lengthen the side bodies. Now twist — what? This is physically not possible.

    4. Wow. I have never sweated so much in my life. Even the tops of my toes are sweating.

    5. Did I lock the door? Focus. What should I eat for lunch? Focus! Oh, I really like this song! This is hopeless.

    6. Who decided downward facing dog was a resting posture? Child’s pose — now that’s a resting posture.

    7. I hope the teacher doesn’t notice how bad my toes look when she adjusts me. Remember to schedule a pedicure.

    8. Breathe in. Breathe out … Damn it! I forgot to breathe again. When did breathing get so hard?

    9. I’ve probably burned at least 500 calories, right? Definitely getting fro-yo after this. With gummy bears. And chocolate syrup.

    10. Please say savasana, please say savasana, please say savasana. Ahhhh – savasana.

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