I think of mindfulness, meditation and asana practice as a 3-legged stool. Each supports the other. When we set intentions, we align our thoughts with our actions. Keeping only those that serve. This empowers us and helps those around us. By focusing we quiet our minds and learn how to overcome self-limited thinking. Helping us to rediscover joy. Allowing us to be compassionate toward ourselves and others. We remember we are all part of a larger community. Those lessons go with us off the mat too. We remember we are better together.