I always knew that not every asana (posture) was for every body. Some people are not just able to do certain things. And that is totally ok, we are all uniquely different. There are a variety of reasons from skeletal, muscle or ligament tightness to injuries; just to name a few.
Being an experienced yoga teacher I knew this.......I knew this! But I didn’t appreciate the actual reality. I’m pretty sure that I took my body and all it could do for granted.
We all do!
I know now ,that I definitely didn’t have enough empathy for others. Even though I thought I was empathetic.
I knew that lots of my students struggled ,but I don’t think I understood, til now.
Now I get it!
The frustration of doing the most basic of things like child’s pose or moving that back foot forward between your hands in low lunge. (I’m working on it)
Downward facing dog.....Arg! Forward bend? Forget it! I can’t go anywhere near the floor. Calming? Yeah right! Agony is more like it.
I’m still just trying to sit somewhat comfortably.
Sciatica has brought me to the most humblest of places. This 5 month injury (so far) is slowly going away but in the meantime I have learned so much.
Hopefully this new wisdom will make me a better teacher, one who can really understand and empathize with her students
The universe moves in the most mysterious of ways. Who knew I was due for a powerful lesson? Our lessons come in many forms. There is always so much more to learn. I’m open and ready. Are you?