Hello all,
I have never done a yoga session but having problems with my lower back on and off for years I would like to give it a go to improve my overall health as well as my back. I already have some knowledge of holistic health and meditation but have never really formed it into a lifestyle. But now I want to. Can I have peoples advise as to how to start?
Thanks
CMS
Of course.
It sounds as though you’ve considered this carefully. It will serve you well to clarify your intentions as much as possible. That clarity will allow you to find what you are looking for without getting sidetracked by other “stuff”.
For healing, Yoga takes a three-prong approach; asana/pranayama, meditation, and lifestyle/nutrition. Any one of the three may have a degree of efficacy for this or that. However if you are hoping to have your back issues go and not return (rather than leave temporarily) then this approach is imperative.
Some of your starting may depend on your location - which appears to be a bit south of London in the UK. Please find and contact Drew Stallcop. He is an amazing teacher, certified in Purna Yoga at the 2,000-hour level, and well versed in therapeutic work. He’ll also know the area far better than I.
If you choose to go on your own instead, please look for an alignment-based teacher with therapeutic training, several years under their belt, who has a sound teacher themselves, continues their training, AND lives what they are teaching.
gordon
Congratulations, CMS…you have made a wise and transformative choice to begin your journey into Yoga! It has been a very healing path for me, having found Yoga 16 years ago…I chose to get certified in 2002 and have been enjoying sharing yoga ever since. I definitely recommend finding a qualified teacher to introduce you to the practice. I suggest trying a few different styles and teacher until you find what feels best for you. I definitely agree with the Inner Athlete…it is so important to find a teacher that is alignment based, focusing on proper technique and breathing…and who also lives their yoga, especially since there is such a deeper meaning for our holistic well-being, body, mind and spirit. Yoga is really a personal inward journey and the appropriate teacher will be sensitive to your needs, knowing just where to encourage your growth and development. Just be patient with yourself. Yoga is a life long exploration of introspection and higher awareness…with time you will feel the effects not only physically, but also on the deeper, more subtle levels of your being.
And, yes, yoga is an excellent choice for healing. When properly practiced yoga can release tension and pain in the body. Your teacher should never push, only encourage. If it hurts too much, listen to your body and pull back…yoga should never hurt…their is a balance between slight/temporary discomfort and real pain. Pain is a signal that something is not ready or ripe…so, remember, number one: LISTEN and BREATHE… these are just a few simple guidelines to think about when searching for the best teacher for you. I wish you blessed success in your journey ahead and please share with us what you discover along the way… : )
Namaste
[QUOTE=CMS;27493]Hello all,
I have never done a yoga session but having problems with my lower back on and off for years I would like to give it a go to improve my overall health as well as my back. I already have some knowledge of holistic health and meditation but have never really formed it into a lifestyle. But now I want to. Can I have peoples advise as to how to start?
Thanks
CMS[/QUOTE]
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