An amazing thing has happened to me! I have been taking yoga classes for a few weeks and I can not get enough!
Up until last fall when I had my big "crash" I studied ballet and also took Pilates and Stretch classes.
One of the saddest things about this disease was having to give up dance -- something that I loved more than I could ever explain.
Even though I feel weak and not like myself at all, I thought I would give Yoga a try since there is a small studio near my house.
And I love it! I go almost every day!
After a couple of classes my muscles seemed to remember how to stretch and I think I am as flexible now as I was before I got sick. This is such a wonderful experience!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
What a great thing to be addicted to!! I took classes many years ago and loved it!! Posted by feelfit (Member # 12770) on :
Awesome Leelee! Keep it up. I can relate to how you felt about dance, I felt the same way about running. I miss it soooo much.
I actually crave for my body to move in that rythum.....My headache keeps me prisioner, not my body.
You keep it up!
Feelfit
Posted by Leelee (Member # 19112) on :
feelfit, I am so sorry you are unable to run. Physical movement and exercise has always been one of my life's greatest joys.
I used to run too. I did the Marine Corps. Marathon about 10 or so years ago. I focused most of my energy on dance after that, but have never forgotten the pure pleasure of a nice, long, early morning run. All by myself, so free and healthy. It was joyous.
I hope some day you will be able to resume your passion. It breaks my heart this has been taken away from you.
Posted by Leelee (Member # 19112) on :
quote:Originally posted by Lymetoo: What a great thing to be addicted to!! I took classes many years ago and loved it!!
I was shocked that I took such a strong liking to it. I think it is wonderful that you experienced the goodness of yoga too. Posted by Piegirl (Member # 14786) on :
Leelee that's awsome!!! I too fell in love with yoga after I became sick. It was something I could do even when I felt like crap.
It has helped me in so many ways. I felt like my illness improved once I started doing it on a regular basis. I also was a dancer (in high school) and part of yoga reminds me of dance.
I fell in love with yoga the first time I did it and it has been an addiction since. In fact when I get well enough I want to become a yoga teacher and teach classes for the chronically ill. Also, I would offer to come to people's homes if they are housebound. I think yoga has a lot to offer people who are chronically ill.
Good job!!!
Namaste
Mary
Posted by Leelee (Member # 19112) on :
Piegirl,
You are an inspiration! How perfectly wonderful that you want to pass on the healing benefits of yoga to those that would otherwise not have the opportunity to experience it.
I admire you! Posted by Piegirl (Member # 14786) on :
Thanks! I just feel there really is a need in this area of yoga and I think people would benefit from having someone help them who has been in their shoes. I now just have to finish helping myself before I can move on to others. Some day though...some day.
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