Hello everyone! A few weeks ago, I had some moles biopsied and got stitches on my back toward the left shoulder. I got news that I would have to go back in and have the wound reopened to remove the rest of the mole as it contained abnormal cells. Needless to say, in between I had just started getting back into Hatha yoga, nice and easy. But here I am, double stitched inside and out with another three weeks until I can practice again. I am stiff and can hardly move my upper body, and the pain is constant.
My question is, what do you find yourself doing when you are out of commission? I feel off balanced not having yoga practice every day. I absolutely detest not being active in some way. I was hoping to perhaps grab a few books or search the web to learn more about meditation techniques, since that is something I can do in bed or on the couch. I absolutely want to stay connected to yoga somehow. But I am looking for whatever ideas others might have that have gotten them through a time when yoga wasn’t an option. Are there any exercises in general I can do while I am unable to move and twist my back and arms?
I understand in order to heal I need to be patient and lay low and not over do it. But if there is anything that may help keep me active and not turn me into a complete slug, I would love to know. Any suggestions? It would be much appreciated!
Thank you!