I was suffering from acute lower back pain for quite some time. I came to realize how much additional tension I was accumulating in my body in response to the pain- just the fear of it. Through consistent practice at the studio as well as my own morning and evening routine, I have healed my back.
It was then that I really got past the back trouble, both psychologically (the fear part) and physically (by learning what stretches are most effective for me). I’ve stuck with the home practice twice a day ever since. I have realized that yoga helped more than the series of physical therapy appointments my doctor prescribed. I really credit the gentle, therapeutic body education I am given at Grateful Yoga for this transformation.”