Dear Mukunda: I was at your Oct. Workshop in Calgary and also had a private session with you. I have been doing the joint freeing and Asana series ever since with some very encouraging results. Yesterday I was doing my usual morning practice. I have added Utthita hasta padangusthasana after tree pose as an additional balance. Feeling that my balance was very steady I looked down at my leg instead of straight ahead at my foot. Then WHAM! I felt something shift in my lower lumbar like a tectonic plate in the earth shifting. I was immediately practically immobilized by pain. I made it to the chiro and his diagnosis is a sprained disc. His adjustment allowed me to walk more easily and has recommended staying in spinal extension and doing easy standing back arching and cat with leg extensions. I am using ice and heat alternately and taking arnica. I am most comfortable standing. Driving really feels awful even with propping. I go for acupuncture tomorrow. Do you have any further suggestions or insights? I am very upset and trying my best to be present.
Many thanks, V