Yoga Sutra Chapter 1 verse 41 kṣīṇa-vṛtteḥ abhijātasya-iva maṇeḥ grahītṛ-grahaṇa-grāhyeṣu tat-stha-tat-añjanatā samāpattiḥ ||41||   Coming into the water for yoga practice, I often find I more readily engage in the exercise of focusing my attention. What is noticeable is the shift in my awareness that occurs - the aquatic environment offers a variety of stimuli that's different than what I'm used to experiencing on land. The initial sensations that emerge when I immerse myself in the water include: a quality of lightness in my body due to buoyancy a s ..read more

Earlier this year, I received some additional training about how yoga therapy can support someone experiencing pain. The umbrella topic of the training module was mental and emotional health, with three subtopics captured underneath it: pain management, anxiety and depression. Not long afterward, I heard about a book called The Pain Management Workbook recommended by one of my favorite podcasters, Dr. Zubain Dumania. This workbook is intended for individuals who are suffering from chronic pain, though I have to say that I found some gems in it for myself even as someone who doesn't currently ..read more