Annalisa has always had a deep sense of connection to the earth, to nature. Annalisa’s ancestors have nurtured the olive groves in Puglia for centuries. Their names are inscribed on tombs, some with pictures, some with just their names. Her father nurtures these olive trees now and cares for them as his father and mother once did, and their fathers and mothers before that, learning the long rhythms of the earth. They are connected to the external work of growing and nurturing life. These wise and ancient trees, twisted and entwined, rooted in the rich umber soil, are anchored in history and memory. Fascinated with them ever since she can remember Annalisa sees her yoga practice like nurturing these trees, tending to the trees of her ancestors, caring for them, enquiring, and finding her roots. Annalisa played in the soil as a child, the deep red earth, the smell of eucalyptus, and dirt on her fingers, umber in colour. Annalisa’s Nono lit little fires around the land to encourage seeds to grow. Eucalyptus is one of many trees that need fire for seeds to germinate. She can still smell the eucalyptus, feel the intense heat on her face when she carried sticks of fire to help light the pile of eucalyptus leaves and seeds. Planting the seed and finding the light; this is a glimpse into Annalisa’s yoga and sound journey.