"All life, all history happens in the body."
Sidalee Walker in Divine Secrets of the YaYa Sisterhood by
Rebecca Wells
Today is a day off from training in the Phoenix RisingYoga
therapy. I have been encouraged to 'do nothing Phoenix Rising', to take a short
break from the intensity of the work, physically, emotionally and mentally. As
I sat this morning reading the 'Ya-Ya' book,
I took the quote above as affirmation of
the healing potential in this method of therapy.
Michael Lee is the founder of the Phoenix Rising program. In
his book A Bridge from Body to Soul he
states that 'our therapies must teach us to know and trust ourselves.' He also
tells us that 'freeing blocked energy and allowing its expression creates a
deep connection to the soul.'
Our bodies offer wisdom and getting in touch with that
wisdom provides us opportunity to grow, to rise up and meet life as it is,
where it is. We can use our experiences in life -pain, joy, longing- to connect
to our divinity - our highest, most precious and true selves. We can do this by
feeling, noticing, exploring and being inquisitive about our breath, body and
mind.
As a Yoga Therapist, my service is to offer unbiased
presence to your experience. With movement and dialogue you are invited to be
with what is, just as you are, whole in body, mind and Spirit.
In the Ya-Ya book, Vivi, Sidalee's mother says "Don't
hide your light under a bushel." In other words, YOU are a light that
inspires and illuminates the life and lives around you. Fan the ember, choose
how you want to be. Make a choice to live consciously.
In the spirit of Being Well~
Yvette
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