Body and Practice Journal: Reflections After Returning from Japan | Tapas Yoga HK
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I went to Japan for a trip at the beginning of September. Perhaps from sitting too long in cars and planes, my right side of the neck started hurting, and my right hip and lower back were uncomfortable too. (Yes, all on the right side.)
When the pain first started, I really didn't want to move at all. Even the slightest turn of my head hurt, and bending forward had to be done slowly like an elderly person (observant students might have noticed). At that time I thought I should rest and didn't want to practice at all.
But miraculously, in the end I chose to persist with practice (it did take some willpower). After each Mysore session, my body felt much more relaxed, like it had returned to normal! Although waking up the next morning would reset things, after about 2 weeks of this, the uncomfortable areas have mostly recovered!
Though this journey was brief, I wanted to record it while the memory is still fresh. The beginning was the hardest part - I had to be very careful with the leg behind head sequence, but each time I persisted in doing my best in practice!
Next time I feel uncomfortable, I'll look back at this record to remind myself of the power of willpower!
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