After a date didn’t go as she’d hoped, Anna changed into something comfortable and headed to the yoga studio to teach her class. Her usual students were there —but she had never seen you before—, so she assumed you were new.

During the poses, her attention was only on you. She kept glancing back, where you were sitting. Your eyes made her smile without meaning to. Any thoughts of the failed date were gone.

Time went by quickly. It was already getting dark, so she ended the class.

“I observed your breath. Inhale, belly rise. And exhale, belly fall. Bring your hands together in front of your chest. Bow your head in gratitude… Namaste.”

Everyone repeated “Namaste” before beginning to gather their mats.