Scoliosis in Pregnancy, 2nd time around, has not been so kind ..

This time, I’ve needed to give up my full-time teaching schedule much earlier, and physically and mentally needed to surrender to rest quicker.

Often in class, I talk about the practice of self-compassion, and the impact of our own inner dialogue, how this is simply our most powerful observation, and true lesson in the practice of Yoga.
 
As I enter full term in this pregnancy, although blessed after some time to get pregnant again, it has been much much harder.

Physically, my body is a different shape, perhaps not as strong as first time around, running around after a 3-year-old certainly reduces time! 
 
That and the launch of our other wellbeing business “Sanjiv’s Gardens”, which we have been so grateful to have become a huge success, much quicker than we anticipated.
 
But also, perhaps physically and emotionally the ever greater rotation inwards, since caring and loosing my dear mum just a year ago. A natural instinct, perhaps, to turn inwards, increasing pressure on my already S shaped spine and limited lung capacity, certainly caused added discomfort.

During all the above, I was quickly reminded, sometimes all the self-care we can manage,  is not to be so harsh to ourselves.
 
I’ve learnt to say ‘yes’, a lot!! Accepting help and support is a wonderful gift, whether it is help with Amaya, or a cuppa and chat to offload.

I am so pleased swimming has once again become my absolute saviour, to move in a way I enjoy, whilst quieting the many questions in my mind.

Another gift of Yoga,  is a simple recognition that everything is temporary. Nothing stays the same forever, a series of phases.
 
Self kindness (not harshness) towards ourselves,  really is a powerful empowering thing, sometimes it is all we are capable of in one time, and that my friends, is more than enough.

Be kind – most importantly to yourselves.

Much love