It's Been a Little While

 It has been a little while since I posted last, but my aryuvedic journey is going remarkably well. I just went to my regular physician, and my blood pressure is down, and I've lost 5 pounds. I didn't start this journey to do those things but they certainly are a benefit. 

More importantly, I feel better, When I get sick(there are a lot of germs when you teach half of the school), I bounce back faster, and I have more joy!

I can move my body. I'm wanting to eat healthier things. I still have special treats and don't feel guilty or over indulge. This whole thing makes so much sense to me. 

I feel like my brain is less foggy, and I'm wanting to play piano and sing things that challenge me. 

It's so amazing

I hope you have a great week and can #findyourjoy

Starting my Ayurvedic Journey

 I have been taking private yoga lessons for many years now. After my cancer journey which included chemo and radiation, I developed permanent peripheral neuropathy. Sometimes I'm feeling good, but there are many days where my hands and feet hurt terribly. So, I started taking private yoga lessons so that my instructor(Danielle, she's amazing!) can tailor my movement that day to what I can tolerate. 

Anyway, I have learned so much about my body and how it can move even in the midst of limitations and pain. Also, how important it is to move even when in pain. Yoga has provided all of it for me.

As Danielle and I have been on our yoga journey, we do talk, A LOT! I was ready to find a way to nourish my body with good foods and develop a lifestyle. I hate the word diet, and I don't love to feel like I am restricting myself. I like to eat! She introduced my to Ayuveda. I just started coaching with an ayuvedic expert and it has been mind-blowing and life-changing. It is a slow process which works for me. I am making better food choices, eating at the right times of day, caring for myself, and sleeping so much better at night. I'm only though the initial consult, and one coaching session with 3 more to go. 

I am very excited by my journey and how to find my health again. Sarah(my ayuvedic coach) said that even though I had chemo and radiation 6 years ago, that the trauma physically and emotionally is still there(I hadn't really thought of that), and I need to nourish my mind, body, and soul to eliminate the rest of the toxins and trauma. 

This process makes so much sense to me. Even as a Christian. I know there are people who think these practices are a religion, but it isn't for me. It's a means to a better, healthier life where I can move the body God gave me. I can nourish the body God gave me, and I can thank Him through it all!