1. Rafael is excited but nervous to teach his first pro yoga class. His friends have come to give him
support, but he’s still worried that something will go wrong. His new boss, Jessica, is watching from
the back of the class. Rafael wants her to believe that he’s a good teacher.
From the start, things do begin to go wrong! First, Rafael plays loud rock music. Then a police siren
gets everyone’s attention. And finally a baby starts crying loudly in the hallway. It feels like a big mess
to Rafael, and he worries that Jessica is going to fire him. But Jessica is much more understanding
than Rafael realizes. Even though there were many problems, Rafael stayed relaxed during class, and
to Jessica that’s all that matters.
Is it easy or hard for you to keep your cool? What makes you nervous? How do you stay relaxed?