Journal 1.1: Skill in drill!

                         Resuming our drill practice for the Republic day, we gathered on the field around afternoon. Like the first day, today we practiced the same four exercises, with much more co-ordination this time. In addition, we were asked if we were interested to join for displaying some yoga poses as well (for the same occasion). Well, most of us were! So, Mr. Soundhar, our coach and few other coaches instructed and helped us throughout the session; at what beats we go to what position and so on. Basically, there were asanas (postures) like Chakrasana, Dhanurasana and padmasana. The bridge, the bow and the lotus. It wasn't something new or difficult for me since I practice yoga at leisure.

                        In a sequence, our plan of what is supposed to be done was over. We trialled all of it: forming the right positions and staying in one particular posture for at least 15 seconds! Every minute just got funnier. Then came the pyramid (the human pyramid, what everyone calls it). The girls were all sporty to involve in it (it was only the boys who were doing it before) and so we created groups for the formation. Keeping still and controlling our giggle were the tough parts, at least for me. We managed, however. At the end of it we were happy and jumping about as it was exhilarating even if it was exhausting.

Duration: 3 hours