Back to Yoga

Back to Life, Back to Reality.

Yesterday marked the end of a weeklong break from my Yoga practice. As I mentioned Friday, I have tendonitis in my hip, and while it took me a while to get to the point of actually giving it rest (okay, it took a month) and getting it checked out, it finally seemed like a good idea.

So yesterday's class with Sharon marked the return of my body to its hour-and-a-half of lifting, bending, and twisting. I am pleased beyond all belief that I can walk this morning, as the class was fairly vigorous. It was also difficult to predict what would be a bit too much for the wonky tendon, and I have come to the conclusion that I like my injuries straightforward and easy to cope with. Bashed toes - I can handle those (though I would prefer not to, of course). Goofy pains in my inner hip that require a physician's diagnosis? No thanks - you can keep that.

Pain aside, the real oddity in yesterday's class was just not knowing what I was capable of. Even a week off can cause abilities to erode, and I was concerned that I might have a spell of un-mindfulness and launch myself into something I am usually quite able to do and find it missing. Waking up this morning to the feeling of muscles well- (but not over-) used was a good one.

Posted: Monday - July 11, 2005 at 07:39 AM | |