Downward Facing Dog is Harder with a Pirahna on your foot

It is a little know fact that I took up yoga several months ago. I did this after a breast reduction surgery I had last summer, which is an entire blog all by itself. Several, in fact, but that can be addressed later. I have found great enjoyment in learning each yoga position and it's unique name. I love the earthy sound of the poses. Horse stance, warrior pose, cat pose, downward facing dog...I find that nothing reduces my stress levels quicker than a nice yoga workout, however, I have recently added a new position to my routine that I'm having a little difficulty with. It's called "ankle gnawing pirahna". This particular pose requires extra equipment in the form of a 3 lb., hyper-active Yorkshire Terrier, in my case, named Chumleigh. In order to accomplish this pose you first move into the appropriate stance for, say, Downward Facing Dog (any pose will work). This particular pose is done by standing bent into a V shape with your feet shoulder length apart with knees bend just slightly, hands also shoulder length apart, tush pointed towards the ceiling. Once you are in position, you should firmly attach the yorkie to your ankle by his teeth and then try, through deep breathing and meditation, to block out the sensation of tiny razor sharp teeth piercing the flesh of your ankle. As you master this pose, and gain control over the pain, the "pirahna" can help you take this pose to new heights by expanding his level of involvement to include chewing on toes, calves, knees, arms, buttocks, and any other part of the body that he can reach. The key to success with this pose is to be able to concentrate completely on your stance, blocking out the intense pain and distraction and to complete your workout without finally just flinging him across the room and into the wall. I have not mastered this step yet.