From the Spring 2025 Subject, by Virginia Norman, Editor-In-Chief
As I sit down to jot down this I’m excited about all of the modifications my physique has been via over the previous 5 years, a lot of which I’m not thrilled with. From there, I can zoom out and take into consideration the modifications my physique has seen via puberty, being pregnant, post-partum, and perimenopause. I can solid my imaginative and prescient into the long run and predict the kinds of modifications I’ll expertise if I’m afforded the privilege of continued ageing. On high of those very regular, anticipated modifications there’s the surprising. We dwell in a fallen world, a world by which God’s superb creation has been tarnished by sin and all of creation groans due to this. As a consequence, we cope with accidents, illness, issues, and in the end dying.
On that cheerful notice, what’s a Christian yogi to do? I can thank God for this physique (thoughts and spirit), which has been fearfully and splendidly created by the Grasp Designer of the universe and every little thing in it. Regardless of its accidents and maladies, it has given me years of devoted service, borne me two youngsters, taken me to all 50 states and past, allowed me to expertise numerous embraces, and a lot extra. I can follow sensible stewardship of this present by exercising, consuming effectively, and dwelling out different wellness practices, ALL of which may be tailored to my particular wants. Studying the easiest way to heal and preserve your particular person physique is yoga for EveryBODY. That is an unfolding, ever-changing course of as our our bodies are repeatedly evolving. Lastly, I can follow kindness and charm towards my physique. For anybody studying this who has ever spoken or thought harshly towards their physique (self-included) – our phrases and ideas have energy. Contemplate thanking and blessing your physique as an alternative.
I pray this subject finds you effectively. I pray you’ll discover concepts and inspiration for making yoga be just right for you within the follow of stewarding your physique, thoughts, and spirit.
Shalom,
Virginia
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