According to the meteorologists, the current heatwave will be reaching its climax today. Rain is expected this evening, and it may come with a heavy storm. It will be appreciably cooler by tomorrow morning. But the hottest afternoon hours are still ahead. The best I can do right now is to take a shower and lie down. The bedroom is dark, and my futon is waiting. Mrtasana or savasana is the best posture. Lying on my back, I will relax all my muscles. My palms turned toward the ceiling, I will close my eyes and start breathing regularly. In a short while, I will clear my mind of all thoughts. And the afternoon heat will disappear as if by magic soon afterwards. Whenever I become briefly aware of my body, I will be surprised by the coolness enveloping me. After some time, I may fall asleep while lying on my back. By the time I wake up half an hour later, I will be in the best of shapes. Getting up from the futon, I will shake my head in awe of the simplicity of it all. The Mediterranean and India have so much in common. There is a touch of yoga to the good old afternoon nap.