October 1, 2014
Pain Level 1-2
On my 12th day of backing off my full-on yoga practice. It has been hard but I have been modifying my practice for my right hip. I am actually feeling a bit better...slowly. I am learning more every day and what to do. what not to do, and how to work through it. At a yoga class yesterday at Power Yoga Buffalo I got very wise and helpful advice from Candace, the instructor. Having worked through injury before she recommended that I be careful to keep my practice balanced. I have to be careful not to advance my left side at the detriment of the right side. It could impact my gait as well as other ways of moving. I never considered it. Now it is right up there with "let your hip capsule stabilize". Perhaps the most important thing she said was..."Listen your you body, not your ego". I know I "knew" this but I can see now that I was not doing that. As hard as it is to let go I have to stay in the present. When I think about the past and what I could do, I get upset and depressed. When I think about the future and where I would like to be or hope to be, I get upset and anxious. When I stay present...I am at peace. This is the only way I will heal and be able to "become".
Stay tuned!
Namaste
Donna
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