2 of my angels

Many people have been like angels to me during this past 4 weeks of surgery, recovery and rehab. I call them angels because they have been sending me their caring thoughts whether or not they have been in direct contact with me.

Today I got to experience the hands-on caring of two kind and skillful women who lead me in yoga, Brooks Hall and Eileen Gormaly. I had missed Brooks Wed. morning class at Yoga Circle since before my surgery. It is a class in lengthening, strengthening, breathing and alignment. About a dozen or so people take it regularly and Brooks is very adaptive to people and their limitations in this class. The other class of hers that I love is held at my health club at noon on Mondays and is attended by many young, energetic people on their lunch hours. Brooks paces this class to the audience.

Given that I am still limited in my mobility and flexibility, I knew her Wed. class would suit me. And it did -- completely, wholly and fully. During this class, Eileen always teaches one pose and then assists with form for all the poses. I feel like this is the first opportunity I have had in the four weeks to engage my full body in a form of exercise. Most exercise has been focused specifically on my left knee; bending, straightening, balancing on the left leg and strengthening the supporting muscles. This experience, although making allowances for the left knee, was holistic for my body while also focusing on my specific needs for the knee. I was able to pull out my back and shoulders in stretches, twist to the right and left, extend and breathe into abdomen and chest and breathe, breathe, breathe fully and completely. It felt so great and it paid off in increased energy. I knew at the end of class that I had felt the exertion and would be happy to have an afternoon at home. But I surprised myself by the energy I had on the walk home and a quick stop for supplies. I even found the wrist & ankle weights I was planning to look for.

These girls are my angels because through their work, they have been able to affect a positive change in me. That is of so much value, it is impossible to express in words. Thanks my friends!