lcobb2
Cathlete
Here's some irony for you:
I live in Heidelberg, Germany because my husband is active duty military. I went to Cologne, Germany for a Yoga Conference over the weekend. So, I'm walking down the stairs on my way to the train for the yoga conference. My bags are in hand, with a backpack and purse. I had plenty of time to spare so I wasn't rushed (I have time issues so I don't like rushing). The sunlight hits me in the eyes and I step onto what I thought was the last stair (it wasn't). My left ankle twists violently out to the right. I was able to walk, but knew that this pain was not normal. I elevated my ankle for the entire train ride (two hours), but had no ice. My ankle was sore the rest of the day. I woke up Saturday morning and it was swollen and VERY red. The swelling subsided over the next two days, but I have a nasty bruise close to my heel under the ankle. I can flex and point, but not rotate the ankle. It's still a little sore and swollen.
Is this irony or what? This trip was my birthday present. I've been waiting since January and on the way to conference--to practice yoga--I twist my ankle!!! If you know yoga, the "jist" is about accepting ourselves as we are, striking a balance, and having peace with where you're at rather than forcing or pushing through the process. I take this to mean that the ankle injury was my yoga practice for the weekend--accept what is rather than force with what I desire. That's yoga!
The good news is that the conference was AMAZING!!! I had the opportunity to try lots of different yoga--jivamukti, kundalini, anusara, etc. I modified when needed, but still got a lot out of it. Plus, I had the opportunity to take four classes with Bryan Kest. It was wonderful. Alas, no cardio or Cathe for me for a few days.
Laura
"The difficult periods of life provide the best opportunities to gain useful experiences and develop inner strength. " ~ Dalai Lama
I live in Heidelberg, Germany because my husband is active duty military. I went to Cologne, Germany for a Yoga Conference over the weekend. So, I'm walking down the stairs on my way to the train for the yoga conference. My bags are in hand, with a backpack and purse. I had plenty of time to spare so I wasn't rushed (I have time issues so I don't like rushing). The sunlight hits me in the eyes and I step onto what I thought was the last stair (it wasn't). My left ankle twists violently out to the right. I was able to walk, but knew that this pain was not normal. I elevated my ankle for the entire train ride (two hours), but had no ice. My ankle was sore the rest of the day. I woke up Saturday morning and it was swollen and VERY red. The swelling subsided over the next two days, but I have a nasty bruise close to my heel under the ankle. I can flex and point, but not rotate the ankle. It's still a little sore and swollen.
Is this irony or what? This trip was my birthday present. I've been waiting since January and on the way to conference--to practice yoga--I twist my ankle!!! If you know yoga, the "jist" is about accepting ourselves as we are, striking a balance, and having peace with where you're at rather than forcing or pushing through the process. I take this to mean that the ankle injury was my yoga practice for the weekend--accept what is rather than force with what I desire. That's yoga!
The good news is that the conference was AMAZING!!! I had the opportunity to try lots of different yoga--jivamukti, kundalini, anusara, etc. I modified when needed, but still got a lot out of it. Plus, I had the opportunity to take four classes with Bryan Kest. It was wonderful. Alas, no cardio or Cathe for me for a few days.
Laura
"The difficult periods of life provide the best opportunities to gain useful experiences and develop inner strength. " ~ Dalai Lama
