In the back on my mind, I knew that I had been allowing my ego to get in the way of honoring my body and now, it has completely caught up with me. I remember thinking all day yesterday that I was going to chill out on the power yoga and incorporate way more gentle and basic classics into my practice. Well, obviously, I was too late on that notion because yesterdays teacher training session sent me over the edge. I am in horrific back pain and no position is comfortable.
I pretty much got into bed as soon as I got home Virginia Beach last night and will probably make my way back there shortly. And just like the lesson I keep learning about friendships in my life, this is one of those lessons that I seem to need to be repeated over and over again. Often times, I know I need to slow down and for some reason, I just don’t. I keep pushing myself and wham, something happens and knocks me down. It is always either sickness, pain or just plain exhaustion and this time is no different. I have a feeling I will be resting quite a bit for the next few days, I’m not even sure if I will be able to make it to work tomorrow.
I remember even thinking over the past couple of weeks that walking on my treadmill would be a nice change of pace from all of the intense yoga and I made a vow to start doing more of that. Now, I can barely walk from one area of my house to another, let alone walk for exercise. I’m really sad that I have allowed this to happen and I hope this is the last time I have to learn the lesson of really honor my bodies need for rest.
I do hope to be able to blog through this period of recovery because I don’t do well with stir crazy. And on the bright side, I have a crap ton of studying to do for my teacher training. Thankfully, I don’t have to go back until the second weekend in January so short of taking three classes per week, I have plenty of time to rest. But, when I do go back, it is going to be full speed ahead because the teacher has announced that somehow we are behind in hours. I haven’t figured that one out since we are at 70 hours and only two months in and the program is supposed to last a year but whatever. My point is that I am going to honor my body and rest.
Ok, I’m going to forage around the kitchen for something to eat and then crawl back in bed with an ice pack and a bottle of advil. Peace out for now.
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I’m with you on having to learn the same lessons over and over. I seem to do that to myself too. Hope you feel better soon!
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Sorry to hear your in pain. I can totally understand how miserable it is when you are not at 100% health. I hope you feel better soon and recover quickly.
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oh no! Take it easy today and get some rest! I hope your back is feeling better by tonight or tomorrow.
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I’m sorry to hear about your back… I’m glad that you have a few weeks to rest. I can’t imagine how hard it is to find a balance when you’re in a rigorous teacher training program… I would struggle with that, too.
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