The Mindful Homeschool

I hurt my back about a month ago.  I was sitting on the living room floor playing cards with my 4 yo son and when I stood up, I hurt something.  Later that night I could not sit comfortably and I was in a lot of pain.  When I lay down for sleep that night, it was with fear of more pain and very little mobility.  Fast forward to today.  It still hurts.  It has gotten much better.  The intensity of the pain went away after about a couple of days.  But I felt that I needed to get it checked out by a doctor just to rule out any other issues and to help me with my recovery.  The doctor told me that I have a musculoskeletal injury and he recommended physical therapy.

So I am thinking about trying a session of physical therapy.  Maybe just one time.  I am curious what they will teach me and curious about what PTs do.  But I am also borrowing a DVD from the libary that I just love.  Or rather I love the teacher, Peggy Cappy.  Her DVD, Yoga for the Rest of Us: Back Care Basics has inspired me to start my own home practice again.  I have even thought about setting the alarm and getting up and doing yoga way before the kids wake up.  I know!   I am so inspired by her.  She is inspirational and she has dedicated her life to yoga and helping other people.  Her yoga is full of hope and positive energy and I feel that if I practice with her on a daily basis, I will not only heal but strengthen my back so I do not injure it again. 

I even bought a beautiful new Eco Conscious GAIAM mat at Target last night to celebrate my re-birth, if you will.  Can you tell I am excited?  Maybe I will even be able to drop those 10 lbs. or so that I gained over the winter, possibly from skipping out on my regular yoga classes. 

Namaste.