First day post my therapeutic training, wow did I ever sleep well! Every yoga training, no matter how physically based, is an incredible journey of discovery in to all parts of the self. Physical body, mental body, spiritual body – it’s all happening. It’s all happening.
I got home (my Toronto home aka Emma’s apartment) last night, had a good cry (in a good way), and got into a yummy restorative practice. Yoga Therapy Rule: listen to your body. I got home last night, my body said “get on the floor” and there I was, starfish + bolster + sand bag on my hips. I swear I was melting into the floor. Bliss.
This morning was beautiful, I am so happy to be alive and to have my practice. I’m not a church go-er, but I feel as though every time I am on my mat is a spiritual experience. I am me. Me is great.
Self Assessment: Shoulder tension was about a 3/10 (10 being the worst, 0 being no tension), back pain was a 2/10, back tension was a 3/10.
My practice this morning: breath work, block/strap, pull overs, sunrise/sun set, leg press to the wall, wall sit. Took me about 15 minutes. It was wonderful.
Reassessment: Shoulder tension was about a 1/3, back pain 0.5/10, back tension 1/3.
As I write this blog post I am on the plane back to Richmond, BC – my home with my husband. I brought my yoga strap in my carry on, I’m quite excited about it because my shoulders got all tense from hauling my bags through the airport – time to “figure 8” up! Feels so much better, some of the tension has released from my jaw and my back pain has gone down. You just never know the cause and effect – I’ll write more on this a little later.
I hope I get a chance to practice a little when I get home, before bed. Unravel the plane ride. I am happy to be going home – to sleep in my own bed and get a good hug/kiss from my Daniel, but I will miss my Toronto experience and Susi – she has resonated and influenced me so much. I deserve to be out of pain, I deserve to find comfort – she challenged me when I wanted to go further than my body could handle, and I appreciate it very much. I am forever changed. Every day is day one. Every day is an opportunity to find ease, grace, and tranquility. Om.
It is great to hear that you had such a learning and insightful experience. I'm just trying out yoga and still trying to get to grips with it but so far it has truly calmed me. If you do have back pain then an adjustable bed can actually work wonders as it supports your body correctly. After all that yoga you need somewhere comfortable to sleep :)
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