A student has a herniated disc and sciatica symptoms
> > along with occasional numbness.
> > it’s been a year since her pain started.
> > she is taking anti inflamatories and that seems to help.
> > I’ve met with her 4 times so far.and done mostly breathing practices.
> > She came to me through the gym for the
> > yoga/pilates perspective on her issue.
> > she has also met with a PT, exercise trainer,
> > massage therapist and a few different doctors.
> >
> > she is getting a lot of conflicting information and,
> > I feel needs some way to bring it all together.
> >
> > Leigh is very motivated and is doing the work prescribed.
> > clear communication and repetition seems to be essential.
> > the words of our communication seem not to stick.
> > (is this vata pita?)
> >
> > one thing I hear her say is that “they gave me the wrong exercises and I
think
> > they made it worse” or “it seemed to be getting better and then, they
pressed
> > too hard and made it worse” this makes me a little nervous about our
working
> > together.
> >
> > My understanding about nerve issues is that this is their nature (little
better
> > little worse little better) Hopefully with clear guidance and continual
effort
> > at peeling the layers of veils away we’ll be able to help guide her
through this
> > challenge.
> most of the signs you are pointing to relate to vata imbalances. the need
is there for clear communication and for her to increase sensitivity to what
feels good and what doesn’t. In regards to therapist they need to ask her Q
about these topics so she gives more feedback. it is easy in this situation
for a therapist to give too much, push to hard, or go in the wrong
direction. feedback is essential for sitatuions where there is vata vikruti
(symptoms) in the clients. One must move more slowly and give repetitions
with gentle effort supported by plenty of client feedback. This makes the
client feel cared for, that caution is applied, then vata can relax and the
prana begins to arise. When this happens healing takes unpredictable
directions; always for the best. So you must be a gentle friend that
gradually is seen by client as one who protects them and reinforces their
own cautions and innate sense of where to go and where not to go. it is
basically helping the client to find YS II, 46-47. From this duality such
as pain and pleasure are put into proper perspective and healing will
naturally arise. blessings. mukunda
Reply:
Most of the signs you are pointing to relate to vata imbalances. the need is there for clear communication and for her to increase sensitivity to what feels good and what doesn’t. In regards to therapist they need to ask her Q about these topics so she gives more feedback. it is easy in this situation
for a therapist to give too much, push to hard, or go in the wrong
direction. feedback is essential for sitatuions where there is vata vikruti
(symptoms) in the clients. One must move more slowly and give repetitions
with gentle effort supported by plenty of client feedback. This makes the
client feel cared for, that caution is applied, then vata can relax and the
prana begins to arise. When this happens healing takes unpredictable
directions; always for the best. So you must be a gentle friend that
gradually is seen by client as one who protects them and reinforces their
own cautions and innate sense of where to go and where not to go. it is
basically helping the client to find YS II, 46-47. From this duality such
as pain and pleasure are put into proper perspective and healing will
naturally arise. blessings. mukunda