day 22 . . . what is your body achin' to say?
first, let me say thank the universe for early morning yoga classes!
this morning, as we were moving into a standing posture - i suddenly thought about my knees. my knee that always hurts - until now it doesn't. the knee i always have to protect with a brace - only i haven't in months.
for years, my knees gave me trouble. and like my two children, once one was behaving - the other would act up. its like they take turns.
i paid a visit to an orthopedist. and after a few x-rays, pronounced me "weak in the knees." he didn't know how right he was! you see, at the time, i was facing a situation that I was literally terrified of. the anticipation of what was coming, the thought of what was happening, literally left me *weak in the knees*
the doctor told me to get strong in my legs. and predicted that once i was able to build that strength, my knees would no longer hurt.
was it coincidence that my knees were genuinely giving out at the same time in life, when i was struggling to take a stand?
no. it was not. nor is it coincidence that this morning, i found myself standing powerfully in my own two legs - on my mat and off.
truth is, our bodies often create metaphors for what is going on beneath the surface. and the injuries that manifest often mirror the hurt we are harboring.
what is your body telling you?
don't see what ails you above? feel free to drop me a line and tell me where it hurts . . .
this morning, as we were moving into a standing posture - i suddenly thought about my knees. my knee that always hurts - until now it doesn't. the knee i always have to protect with a brace - only i haven't in months.
for years, my knees gave me trouble. and like my two children, once one was behaving - the other would act up. its like they take turns.
the doctor told me to get strong in my legs. and predicted that once i was able to build that strength, my knees would no longer hurt.
was it coincidence that my knees were genuinely giving out at the same time in life, when i was struggling to take a stand?
no. it was not. nor is it coincidence that this morning, i found myself standing powerfully in my own two legs - on my mat and off.
truth is, our bodies often create metaphors for what is going on beneath the surface. and the injuries that manifest often mirror the hurt we are harboring.
what is your body telling you?
| where does it hurt? | *the metaphor* | how do you feel? | what can you learn? |
| the knees | *weak in the knees* | fragile | develop the courage to stand for yourself |
| the shoulders | *shouldering all the burden* | fatigue | no one said you had to do it alone - learn to reach out and accept help |
| a muscular tear | *stretched too far* | disappointment | slow down! sometimes less is more. |
| tight hips | *holding it all together* | frustration and/or sadness | learn to let go, release control - allow life unfold naturally |
| pinched lower back | *bending over backwards* | hurt | learn to take care of YOU - establish boundaries |
| tight upper back | *wearing a shell* | vulnerability | opening your heart means the risk of being hurt - but to love and be loved is well worth that risk |
| ankles/feet | *footing is off* | uncertainty | work to establish balance and equanimity |
| belly | *stuffing it all in* | stuck | be open to the flow - gradually, release your grip |
| lungs | *can't catch my breath* | stressed | take it slow, easy, and steady. once your breath is steady, your mind and body will follow suit. |
don't see what ails you above? feel free to drop me a line and tell me where it hurts . . .
Posted by peg mulqueen at 3/18/2009 2:24 PM 
Categories: 40 days of yoga,discovery
Tags: yoga injuries
Categories: 40 days of yoga,discovery
Tags: yoga injuries
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