Situating myself, literally, on a yoga mat outside my comfort zone was my wild act of freedom. Sure, I had done some yoga poses and a few classes here and there, but four (4) hours of meditation and yoga a day for six days – seemed like a lot. What would I do? Would it be boring? What can you meditate on for hours? Do I have to do a head stand? When I arrived, my mind was as stiff as my joints. When I left, they both felt more flexible.