Thanks brother. I’ve been walking around with lower back pain for a week, because...I haven’t made it to workout with the new fire recruits after a small encounter with rhabdomyolysis from going to far.
Every PT session with the young candidates starts with long, slow back stretches. I couldn’t figure out why I was in pain. 🙄
You're welcome, my friend. I'm sorry to hear about your back. Be patient with your body and listen to it carefully - I'm confident you'll get the results you need.
I have practiced yoga for several decades but am mindful to restrict my engagement with it to a physical exercise. Each June my instructors always are disappointed when I refuse to take part in their outdoor 'sun salutation' festivals celebrating the equinox. They fail to appreciate that as a Catholic, I regard them as pagan worship. The positive aspect of yoga is that it quiets the pain of the body and builds flexibility and strength. Yoga means 'union' and is intended to prepare the body for mediation. I do not meditate, as would a Buddhist. I pray. The downside of yoga is that it can masquerade as a quasi-religious experience. William James wrote about the 'wellness cult' in the "Varieties of Religious Experience". The risk of the esoteric is the dissolution of Truth. (Sorry to hit the comment-soapbox twice in row; I so appreciate your posts)...
You have nothing to apologize for, Adria. I appreciate your honest reply. And I get it.
I've worked in gyms for much of my life so I'm sharing this for its physical benefit. I was fortunate many years ago to learn some yoga from a teacher who presented it as exercise.
Namaste, Coach!!
By your special request! 🙏
Thanks brother. I’ve been walking around with lower back pain for a week, because...I haven’t made it to workout with the new fire recruits after a small encounter with rhabdomyolysis from going to far.
Every PT session with the young candidates starts with long, slow back stretches. I couldn’t figure out why I was in pain. 🙄
I’ll be trying this tomorrow.
Be brave!
You're welcome, my friend. I'm sorry to hear about your back. Be patient with your body and listen to it carefully - I'm confident you'll get the results you need.
"Dr. Jo" is a good YouTube source for a variety of fitness/rehab needs, e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrrOCg6V-qU
Many thanks Mickey for the reminder - This is great to do intermittently throughout the day to break up sitting at a desk, etc...
My pleasure, Will. Every single one of us relies on reminders like this.
Enjoy, my friend!
I have practiced yoga for several decades but am mindful to restrict my engagement with it to a physical exercise. Each June my instructors always are disappointed when I refuse to take part in their outdoor 'sun salutation' festivals celebrating the equinox. They fail to appreciate that as a Catholic, I regard them as pagan worship. The positive aspect of yoga is that it quiets the pain of the body and builds flexibility and strength. Yoga means 'union' and is intended to prepare the body for mediation. I do not meditate, as would a Buddhist. I pray. The downside of yoga is that it can masquerade as a quasi-religious experience. William James wrote about the 'wellness cult' in the "Varieties of Religious Experience". The risk of the esoteric is the dissolution of Truth. (Sorry to hit the comment-soapbox twice in row; I so appreciate your posts)...
You have nothing to apologize for, Adria. I appreciate your honest reply. And I get it.
I've worked in gyms for much of my life so I'm sharing this for its physical benefit. I was fortunate many years ago to learn some yoga from a teacher who presented it as exercise.
Your graciousness knows no bounds, Mickey. Thank you...
You're very kind, Adria. 🙏