My Healing Practice

When I first began practicing yoga asana (postures) & pranayama in my early 20’s, I was drawn to both the movement & the spirituality of this ancient science.

I had done some meditation in my mid teens to counteract some depression I was experiencing, by sitting for 20 mins. twice a day with a candle flame to glance at from time to time to keep my focus. I did this for about 6 months and was surprised at how much it helped shift my feelings.

Little did I know just how powerful this ancient practice was when respected and done consistently.  I embarked on a regular practice in my early 20’s, eventually becoming a teacher of two particular ‘styles’ of yoga.

But the real teacher has been my practice. I have experienced some of the best therapy sessions during meditation (completely unsolicited), gained insights to share with students, and discovered parts of myself I didn’t know existed.  I have felt oneness, myself as energy, chakra sensations, and the infinite ocean of beingness.

I’ve found that no matter what is going on in my life, body or thoughts; when I come to my practice it is as though all of “that” is being worked on like alchemy. I can step out of the way and allow the transformative magic to take place.  I include some pranayama, asana (a particular sequence I’ve evolved for myself, or just moving spontaneously) and meditation.

I feel my practice has become healing because of my devotion to it, my deep love for it and the mystery of it that I may never understand. I just let go and allow myself to be moved and held.

If you want to share how your practice has helped you, please email me.

Coming Next:  Sleep – Advice and Rituals   (if you have a particular sleep ‘ritual’ that has helped you, please submit to me).

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