around in 2008, I was strong enough to start walking outdoors and over a few weeks I worked my way up to a daily walk of four to five miles, along with my daily one-hour yoga practice. In addition, my daughter and I started going to an equestrian center and riding horses.
With the addition of other key components - nutrition changes, meditation, a writing practice and the increased use of herbs and essential oils, I was in the best physical and emotional health of my life by the fall of 2008. That winter was the easiest winter I'd had in all the years I'd lived with chronic pain.
But in early 2009, I made a fateful decision that would change my life radically over the next four years, leaving me sick, anxious, depressed, back in chronic pain, alone, grieving, and wondering what I'm here for.
Once again, through the power of yoga, I healed and finally understood what all the pain and heartache of my life was leading to.
In Part 1 of this series we explored the mental and emotional impact of yoga. Here in Part 2, we've looked at how it can heal physically. In Part 3, we’ll be focusing on the spiritual aspects of a yoga practice and how yoga can help you.
For now, take some time to consider this question: do you have a physical condition you believe prevents you from starting a yoga practice? If so, it may be likely exactly why you need to begin one.
Start small, start slow, start with a targeted approach. You can modify any posture as your body requires. I promise, you'll reap the mental, emotional, as well as the physical benefits of a yoga practice.