Washing the Dishes...Making the Profane Sacred

In his book "Peace in Every Step", Thich Nhat Hanh wrote a lovely story about washing dishes, of all things. He used washing dishes as a powerful example of our need to stay continously present, even in less desirable tasks or moments.
We all have unfortunate and challenging parts of our lives, but mindful awareness during those parts can bring us knowledge, and quiet calm even in the most undesirable chores, resulting perhaps in newfound sacred peace. I am learning, this is a process.
Today's class focused on making those less desirable moments sacred.

Core Work (25x of each, 3 different versions, focusing on core strength-what better way to start!)
Surya Namaskar A x 3
Surya Namaskar A with lunges R, then L
Tadasana-then on tiptoes
Utkatasana-then on tiptoes

Vinyasa to R leg lunge, utthita parsvakonasana (extended side angle), Virabhradasana 2 (warrior 2) vinyasa to L side, do all on Left.

Parivrtta Trikonasana R, L
Prasarita Padatonasana

Vinyasa to R-leg lunge, bring both hands to big toe side of R leg
Vinyasa to L-leg lunge, repeat

Eka Pada Raja Kapotanasana Prep (Pigeon Prep) on R, repeat on L

Baby Cradle in seated pose

Bhujangasana (Cobra) x 3
Urdha Mukha Svanasana (Upward Facing Dog)
Ustrasana x 3 (protect low back and tailbone!)

Janu Sirsasana R, L

Ardha Matsyendrasana R, L

Supta Padangusthasana R, L (keep bottom leg rooted firmly!)

Savasana