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Before I post the video of the skit Aparna & I performed at Sheila’s graduation party, I wanted to let you all see the script. I wrote the script, and it was the first time I had ever written anything like this. Aparna helped me keep it funny and not mean.   Believe it or not, this little script went through over 20 revisions!  So take a read and let me know if it sounds funny.  You’ll be able to compare the written word to the spoken word shortly!

[Sheila comes out of bedroom wearing yoga clothes, glasses, jacket with whoopee cushion, and two yoga mats]

Sheila – Come on Herbie!  You said you’d let me practice teaching yoga on you.

Herb – Sheila, it’s 5am!  I’m tired.  Can’t you just call Mo and teach him?

[Sheila lays down herbie's mat, her mat, takes off coat, and sits down on her mat]

Sheila – No Herbie.  I want to teach YOU.  Come on!

Herbie – ok, i’m coming.

[Sheila sits down.   Looks at bedroom door to make sure Herb isn't coming and presses whoopee cushion]

[Herbie comes out wearing onesie and sits down on mat]

Sheila – I have a short centering, and I want you to try and really focus on the meaning.  Please bring your hands to your heart center.

[Herbie closes his eyes and brings his palms together to his chest]

Sheila – As the seasons change, and nature is reborn, take note of the beauty around you.  Especially the beauty of your wife.  Take time to appreciate everything around you.  Especially your amazing wife.  Open your heart to the possibilities of the world.  Especially the possibility of doing more chores around the house.  Now please open your eyes and come to standing.

[Herbie & Sheila stand up]

Sheila – As you inhale, bring your arms up.  As you exhale, fold forward bringing your hands to your feet.

[Sheila and Herb bring arms up.  Sheila folds forward to her feet.  Herb barely folds forwards.  Sheila looks up and sees Herbie.]

Sheila – Herbie, fold forward!

Herbie – This is as far as I can go!

Sheila – Ok, let’s try something more simple.

[Sheila & Herbie bring themselves to standing]

Sheila – Luckily my teacher training has taught me how to adjust for beginners.  Please follow my lead.  Inhale and bring your hands up.  Good, now exhale and bring your arms to your side.

[Herbie follows along]

Sheila – Now turn to the side.  Now lower yourself into a full split.

Herbie – WHAT?!!  Sheila!!

Sheila – What Herbie?  It’s a simple move.  Ok, let’s just wrap things up.  Please return to seated and brings your hands to your heart.

[Herb & Sheila return to seated.]

Herb – Sheila, I’m really proud of you.  You’re gonna be a great yoga teacher.

Sheila – I’m glad you feel that way Herbie because I just signed up for advanced training.  You’ll need to watch the kids every weekend the rest of the year.

Herb – WHAT?!?!

Sheila – Are you upset about me being gone every weekend?

Herb – No.  I can’t believe I’m gonna have to plan ANOTHER party!

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ps – don’t forget you can find pics from the party here, or click here for a slideshow.

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