Abiding Yoga - Devotional Thoughts
Nov 17, 2023
Chronic Holding Patterns
We all have chronic holding patterns in our posture - ways of sitting, standing, walking that feel right to us because of the habits we've built. But when we pause to intentionally bring our awareness to those places, we may find that what "feels" right to us is actually causing dysfunction in our bodies.
The way we turn our feet when we walk may be contributing to, or even causing our hip and back pain.
The way we round our shoulders and drop our head forward may be at the root of those headaches we tend to get.
The way we jut our pelvis forward to lean against the kitchen counter may be placing strain on our lower back.
Perhaps you recognize some of your own ailments in the above list, or maybe there's other aches and pains you feel caused by different misalignments.
One of the basic tenets of yoga is proper alignment in our poses, thus cultivating the strength of a firm foundation and preventing dysfunction and injury.
Align: verb1. to bring into line
2. to be in or come into precise adjustment or correct relative position
Abiding Yoga gives us the opportunity to focus on proper alignment on our mats, and then use those lessons to reveal the importance of humbly aligning ourselves under the authority of our Holy God.
Awareness is always the first step. Join us on Saturday mornings as we practice the rhythm of creating intentional space for this awareness, seeking authentic, healthy alignment - physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
God is growing a community of ones who choose to intentionally abide with Him and with one another . . .
Registration and more details can be found here: https://journeyfellowship.co/abiding-yoga
For the Kingdom,
Francy
The way we turn our feet when we walk may be contributing to, or even causing our hip and back pain.
The way we round our shoulders and drop our head forward may be at the root of those headaches we tend to get.
The way we jut our pelvis forward to lean against the kitchen counter may be placing strain on our lower back.
Perhaps you recognize some of your own ailments in the above list, or maybe there's other aches and pains you feel caused by different misalignments.
One of the basic tenets of yoga is proper alignment in our poses, thus cultivating the strength of a firm foundation and preventing dysfunction and injury.
Align: verb1. to bring into line
2. to be in or come into precise adjustment or correct relative position
Abiding Yoga gives us the opportunity to focus on proper alignment on our mats, and then use those lessons to reveal the importance of humbly aligning ourselves under the authority of our Holy God.
Awareness is always the first step. Join us on Saturday mornings as we practice the rhythm of creating intentional space for this awareness, seeking authentic, healthy alignment - physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
God is growing a community of ones who choose to intentionally abide with Him and with one another . . .
Registration and more details can be found here: https://journeyfellowship.co/abiding-yoga
For the Kingdom,
Francy