Healing: the process moving forward

Healing is such a broad word and concept. Even when we are healing we can feel the process, but how do we know that we are there? In yoga, each of us practices for many reasons, one of the main reasons is to alleviate suffering in the mind and body. As we practice asana and meditate we are hopefully releasing the scars of events that have occurred and left residual energy in our body. This residual energy can show up several ways, in our actions, in our physical body, and in our thoughts. I am relating to healing as what do I feel at peace with? What events or issues have I had that really do not have a residual element in my body and mind. Then meditating on those things that I am not at peace with, and deciding how to keep the process going in those areas. Yoga clears those areas of residual energy, so a daily practice is of the utmost importance. Today my practice is lot of seated poses, upper body backbends and openers, while I heal my leg and keep load off of it. I am more peaceful, and content during this time to allow my leg to heal fully. Enjoy your practice, if you do not have a daily practice, find a suitable teacher to assist you. If you are getting to class once a week, then do things you remember from class or ask your teacher.

Keep on practicing! Namaste'