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November Yoga Challange #healinghearts
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That makes a lot of sense.
I think its so smart of you to take time to heal. I also really get what you’re saying about not relying on something for your energy/self love. You are very wise.
I have a lot of growth to do in general. Sometimes I find it overwhelming or unattainable. It’s really inspiring to see people so dedicated to becoming their best selves.
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Oh you’re very kind! Im glad to share my journey with like minded and not 😉 sometimes getting real is painful but there is sure to be growth. I can relate to what you’re saying 😉 but at times I’m able to remind myself it’s something I’m ever going fully have at say an end point but Constantly evolving and being present and the situations will arise for us to blossom 💌Thanks for your support Allyson!
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On the boring non metaphysical self healing tip…..but actually, also on that tip! cuz its what led me to yoga….Anyways! For hip hurting: pilates. Seriously. pilates all day long. it is a game changer. I broke my pelvis when I was 16 (17?) and had residual nerve pain for a long time. I told my doctor that and he handed my a huge bottle of 800 mg ibuprofen and a huge bottle of neurontin and was like “well, take these…forever.” (seriously huge bottles, ive not seen bottles of that size before or since…its like they were playing a practical joke..). Anyhoo! I was not into all that mess, especially cuz it was peak hippie high school time! I started learning Pilates from a book (The Pilates Body, i still use it….12 years later). I tried to do yoga but it was way to boring for teenage me. It wasnt until I understood small adjustments in the bodymind that yoga got interesting…Pilates introduced that awareness/control (fun trivia fact, pilates is also called contrology!).
If not from a book, classes are good too. I just personally learn best from books. It really takes learning to engage small muscles in a weird and different way. Its like I tell my clients, if you’re getting smaller movements, it likely means you’re doing it right. Those muscles are usually weak and if you’re using these weak muscles they wont be able to do a lot right away, but if you’re body is using OTHER muscles to compensate (stupid body….so smart…), you may get bigger movement but its not necessarily healthful/optimal. But yeah, Pilates…. Even now if I dont do it often I am in such pain after a week or two (its a really great motivator to stay in shape….). And I still engage muscles incorrectly all the time. Being in bed for MONTHS while my hip healed, then doing everyday life things too quickly cuz i was a teenager and clearly invincible and above everything…not the best plan. My body got ALL kinds of creative in making movements, and still is. But the more often I practice mindfulness/conscious movement the more efficient my daily life movement is. The struggle is real.
Sorry, I also wrote a novel…TLDR: pilates. its good for hip pain.
Also, the Alexander Method….Just been reading about this and its super intriguing. Give it a google if you’re exploring the internet sometime
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Day 27-30. Thankful for music, laughter, and my lil home studio. Ansolu
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Absolutely thankful for Studio Veena and the lovely dedicated and talented ladies and gents on here.
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Lucca thank you … I’ve been seeing all the different categories on Gaiam but have just been with yoga. Pilates … I’ll try it this am:) and yes my body is way overcompensating that’s what this break is about. Learning my limits and then nurturing that space. maybe this month I’ll do a month of Pilates along with my daily yoga;) thanks again Lucca !
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