"It's normal after this pose to feel emotional"
said the instructor. "Uh that's a
relief because tears just popped out of my eyes," I thought. I was skeptical that a yoga pose could elicit
such an immediate emotional response, yet the proof was in the tears trickling
down my face. I hadn't even realized I
was sad at the time. But reality was I'd
been sad every day for the past 2 years, since my daughter Cicily was diagnosed
with a terminal brain disorder. This was
just my 2nd Bikram Yoga class and after the tears in camel pose I knew this
yoga was something I should have in my life.
I had felt spiritual peace in my life but never knew my body was in need
of physical peace. For the past 2 years
practicing Bikram Yoga has allowed my body to let go of pent-up emotions and
feel physical peace.
Practicing also keeps my back from hurting so I am able to
physically care for my daughter. And in
turn Cicily is my inspiration in class.
When I feel like I can't hold a pose another second, I think of her
persistence and it gives me strength.
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