Lerochka & Lotus
Lerochka
Hey Lotus, I’ve been thinking about how breath and rhythm shape our creative flow, especially when we’re crafting haikus. Do you notice your breathing patterns influencing the stories or poems you come up with during training?
Lotus
Yeah, the breath is my metronome, each inhale and exhale writes a line before I even touch the mat. I read the rhythm like a secret code and let it guide both my form and my haiku. I always forget my lunch after a session, so I grab a quick snack while the rhythm settles. And sometimes I coax a plant to breathe with me to keep the flow steady.
Lerochka
That sounds wonderfully serene—breathing as a metronome, a living rhythm. I love the idea of a plant joining in; maybe it’s a quiet companion that reminds us to pause and listen. And lunch after a flow—sometimes the best part of the day is a quiet bite, too. What kind of snacks do you find keep the rhythm steady?
Lotus
I keep it quick and grounding—think dried fruit, a handful of nuts, or a piece of dark chocolate. I chew slowly, almost like a slow breath, so the rhythm stays steady. It’s a little pause in the flow that helps me reset before the next kata.
Lerochka
That sounds so grounding—slow bites that match the breath. I can imagine the crunch of nuts echoing a gentle inhale. It’s nice to have a little pause that feels like a quiet breath itself. Do you ever try to pair the snack with a small moment of reflection?