True Happiness

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#1

Hello everyone,

I’ve recently got into yoga, and have been practicing for 3-4 months. Just recently I suffered a concussion, one of many in the past 12 months. This one has hit me particularly hard…and is taking much longer to heal. I compete in a high level of athletics, so not being able to train/play has been disheartening. However, while doing yoga practice today as part of my recovery…there came a moment where I could feel nothing but true happiness and freedom within myself. The music I had playing, the way my muscles were contracting and lengthening, everything felt so at peace. 2012 has not been a very good year in my life. Broken relationships, multiple concussions (from soccer, work…etc.), other injuries, and just a high stress level at times…school, family, life decisions. But in that moment today, it amazed me how everything was lifted. I was so content, my head did not hurt anymore…my heart was full. it did not last long, but I had never felt that before.

Has anybody else had an experience like this?
Just wanted to share. I hope your day is good. :slight_smile:

Eric

#2

Hello Eric,

To degrees anyone approaching their Yoga practice with sound intention and a level of sincerity has such experience at some point. I personally wish I had a developed yoga practice in 1992 when I tore my right ACL and had it repaired.

One concussion is difficult. Repeating them can adversely effect one’s behavior. This can actually result in mood swings, addictions, and broken relationships. Often the correlation is not made on the part of the human being bruising their own grey matter. The brain is soft like butter and the inside of the cranium is not a smooth container. It is instead a container of sharp bone and so the brain itself should not be jostled.

There are some very specific things to do and to avoid in terms of brain health. These things are a part of a complete Yoga practice and includes the nutrition we teach in Purna Yoga. This includes hydration, oxygenation, and alkalinity. Unfortunately it is challenging to find a yoga teacher who can impart more that asana and do so with compassion for those at other stages on the path.

If you do not want to or cannot find a great yoga teacher then perhaps perusing some of the publication by Dr. Daniel Amen might be beneficial.

warmly,

gordon

#3

I’m sorry but, I was not looking for advice. I am educated on my injuries. Did you have an experience you could share?

#4

All our experiences of bliss tells us something. Often we are not happy and some dont know how to be happy. Some or most people at some point think that getting a good job , nice car etc will make us happy, only to find out it was not long lasting happiness. Chasing eternal stuff is like filling a hole that never becomes completely full. So maybe that was a hint for you what could make you happy, i dont know how you live or lived your life and this was a generalization for how most people live their lives.

And many people i know including me did not have a good year in this or the last years if that helps you. Maybe it is an indication for all of us that we need to change how we live as its not sustainable. This world is impermanent and nothing including relationship lasts for ever. I hope however that your life becomes cheerful from now.

#5

My apologies. I’ll stick to the question posed in future replies.

gordon

#6

I appreciate your insight though Gordon.
fakeyogis I think you have a good point. It does feel good knowing we are not alone in our struggles. Perhaps it is a hint of good change or maybe even a turning point that will soon make its presence felt.