September 15th, 2009
The Many Blessings of Yoga
by Jim WrightI am a true believer that out of misfortune can often spring many blessings. While on a ski trip with my oldest daughter Kristina, I ran into just such a misfortune. Kristina said she was hungry and wanted to go to the lodge; I said the famous last words, “just one more run”. Three days later and a lot of new metal holding my knee together, we were on our way home.
After six weeks on the couch I was ready for some rehab. And here comes the blessing part. When my treatment was up, my therapist suggested I try yoga. That may sound like just one blessing, not many, but from that one came all the many blessings of yoga.
Even before the ski accident I was in pain most days from years of running and several car accidents during a misspent youth. Yoga has not removed all the pain from life but it has given me moments of bliss. It has helped me to gain balance physically but more importantly in life. In the journey of life yoga has become my anchor.
The instructors and the community at Sangha have been great. There is a positive energy there that keeps me coming back . They are warm, friendly, and always quick to smile and laugh. See you there. Namaste.