I have Fibro and neuropathy....even these gentle poses can prove painful for me! It makes me feel angry and depressed that I can no longer do what I want and need to do.....any suggestions ? I used to do yoga years ago but had let it slide over time. Now that i want to do it I find i am so less capable!! Thanks for all you do for our RS !

@SantoshaSpirit

5 жыл бұрын

Becky Kueng I can totally relate to those feelings of anger and frustration. Sometimes those feelings still come up for me. When that happens, I take a deep breath and soften. I offer my compassion to those feelings because I know I’m not feeling them for no reason. And then I choose to let them go because they do not serve me. It’s okay that I can’t do the same things today that I did five years ago. My body doesn’t need to be perfectly healthy in order to be worthy of my yoga practice. It’s so important for us to practice being present with ourselves exactly as we are in the moment. When you practice yoga, are the poses causing additional pain for you? It’s okay for us to experience pain during our practice...especially considering that with chronic pain, we are usually experiencing some level of pain 24/7 anyway. But if the poses are making the pain worse, that’s the sign that we should stop. Are there any poses that you know feel good for you? Does adding props help? Maybe one of my supine yoga practices would feel better for you? There are so many ways for us to practice yoga. It’s not about what the poses look like. It’s about feeling good and spacious in our bodies. Give yourself permission to experiment. Even if they aren’t actual yoga poses per se. Find what feels good. You know your body better than anyone else ❤️ I’m going to link a couple videos here for you that I think might help, and I’d also encourage you to check out my membership program. Next month our theme is “working with our pain” and I think you will enjoy the classes I have planned. Membership: www.sleepysantosha.com/tribe How to Accept Your Chronic Illness: kzread.info/dash/bejne/k4mou8qCp5m-mrg.html What if you can’t do the pose? kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKyFzsubmNLUo8o.html Gentle Floor Yoga: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lX6eutGxg9TTfc4.html Supine Bed Yoga: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iniLp5icc7mbn9I.html

@beckykueng3017

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Rachel, I will continue to try to find poses that work for me. I really do want to feel as though I have accomplished something that is good for me both physically and mentally! Thanks again !!! I will check out the videos you mentioned .

@kirstymacfarlane1620

5 жыл бұрын

Remember savasana is a yoga pose, sitting is a yoga pose, as long as you have that mind, body and breath connection then you're practicing yoga. Give your body time and the postures will come back. They may look different or there might be ones you can do but couldn't before and vice versa. It's your yoga practice. I could write a story here about my current situation, my yoga teacher has left and the girl she's passed the class onto is no good and I wish I hadn't bothered going. Now I'm in more pain today than usual but I will get back into an at home practice and I've found a class that will suit me, hopefully! Like Rachel says props are great, old pillows, cushions, blocks, straps bolsters etc really help especially if you haven't practiced in a while. Try 5 mins a day for a week then 10 the following week and build on that. I'm telling you, you will find a practice that fits you. I really wish you the best, chronic pain is really shitty!!! Keep us updated I'd really like to know how you get on. We need to create communities and support for each other, worldwide. I'm in Scotland and I love that I get to communicate with people like yourself and I love that we can help each other. I've got spinal stenosis and a plethora of other spinal problems. Anyway I've blethered enough! 😂😂😂💕💕💕

@beckykueng3017

5 жыл бұрын

@@kirstymacfarlane1620 thank you so much for your caring and compassionate answer . Yes !!! I do feel we need to find a community of support when we are challenged by chronic pain or illness. I have little or no support from the people around me, they either just don't understand what is happening to me or they just don't care to find out. Either way I end up feeling alone and struggling to get my life back and to try to explain to them why I cannot be the person I used to be . I could go on about things that frustrate me but I will tell you that I managed to do some ( a few minutes) of this routine last night . It made me feel so proud of myself, even with the tiny bit I accomplished. I confess I did end up with some pain afterwards but I hope that will subside. Thank you again for caring and taking the time to contact me . It meant a great deal to me !! I do wish that people like you existed in my circle of " friends" , it would make like so much more rewarding! BTW- I LOVE your part of the world ! It always makes my heart ache when I see beautiful photos of Scotland! Maybe in a past life I lived there...😊 Thank you again !! Becky

@kirstymacfarlane1620

5 жыл бұрын

@@beckykueng3017 you're so welcome Becky. Kindness costs nothing and I know how you feel about the people in your life. I have my husband and my dog, she's my world. I'm so glad you managed some of the practice. There's a book by Scott Rennie called one percent yoga, he was my first yoga teacher and basically 15 minutes is 1% of the day. That's all the time you need to spend practicing, even if that 15 minutes is 2 mins legs up the wall, 2 mins child pose, 2 mins savasana and the last 9 is sitting, on a chair or the floor, just listening to your breathing, then that's advanced yoga. This is where people get confused. Advanced yoga is about how aware you are of your body, mind and breath not about getting your legs behind your head. Yes the postures are beautiful but what are they really gaining from them? I've only had 2 yoga teachers and I've been super lucky because that's the attitude they both have taught with. When Angie my last yoga teacher hurt her back her yoga practice was sitting, with her hands in prayer posture. Then she tried child's pose, extended child's pose and she went from there. So don't worry about getting into the poses. Do a bit of Googling about the history of yoga and you'll be surprised by what you find out. I'm so glad I lifted your spirits, there's nothing nicer than when a stranger shows some compassion and makes someone feel better. Good on you girl 💕💕

Just wanna say that, in a society where everything somehow always seems to turn hyper and chic, I REALLY, by heart, appreciate this kind of routine. Very practical (since every morning start in bed) and feels so good to begin my day with! I’m dealing with pain-issues and have once and again realized how great this kind of gentle yoga is for my body and soul. So- THANKS! Wish you the best! /Eli

I've been doing this routine ever since the FIRST time you posted it 5 years ago. I know it by heart by now but I always come back to hear your voice guiding me through. You are a blessing! Thank you!

Loved the question at the end: "What is it that you're needing from yourself today?" Great way to start/end the day. Thank you for sharing your / leading our practice.

I added a few neck stretches/rolls and it was a perfect way to wake up today!

Thanks and Good Morning! You’re Beautiful too!!!❤️❤️❤️🧡🧡💛💛💛🧡🧡❤️😇😇😇😇😇😇😇

Could you do a night time version please? I loved this! Poor Becky I left her a comment, hopefully it'll lift her spirits, much love 💕💕💕

@SantoshaSpirit

5 жыл бұрын

Kirsty Macfarlane I will add that to my list! Thanks for the idea ☺️❤️

Thank you for your videos! I have chronic Lymes Disease for 30 years. I just found your videos upon my Physical Therapist’s request to find a Yoga video that I was capable of starting with. He’s working with me to put together a wellness program for me to do daily, and you are going to be part of that process starting with this video. God bless you, and thank you for sharing your journey. 💕

Have a nice day! 🙏

Oh wow, I’ve spent the past 2.5 days largely bed bound with a truly awful dysautonomia flare, but this quick routine has me feeling the most peaceful & optimistic I’ve felt since this flare up began!!!!! I love your bed yoga classes so much-thank you for sharing your knowledge & kind & loving energy with us!!

Wow this is very relaxing. When I did the heart center thing I started to cry when I thought about what my self needed for the day. I guess sometimes we're going too fast to take a moment to breath for ourselves. Thanks for the video! I'll be sure to incorporate it daily, I wanna be more mindful with my body too not just my mind.

@anonymousnoise6219

3 жыл бұрын

Third day implementing this in my wake up routine. It is insurmountably difficult to get myself out of bed in the morning or at all. 😂 This seems to be helping so far. Thanks again for your calm and simple yoga. I'm a complete beginner so I appreciate it.

This was so good! Thank you! Please do more.

@srapinguillas

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! please share with us more of these short morning/night routines! 💜😀

Thank you for this video! I set this as my alarm sound in the morning and it really helps me to get out of bed!

My body has been aching for the first half hour of many days because I keep waking up and going back to sleep by accident multiple times during the night. I got tired of it so I clicked on this. My body instantly feels better after what felt like only 5 minutes, it's so good! I really appreciated that moment of intention too. Thank you so so much for giving me something to come back to next time my body aches. You deserve more subscribers.

Good morning, Namaste 🙏 Great day

I saw your EDS playlist and it made me so happy with someone with EDS like me being able to enjoy and do yoga

Hi Rachel! Recently diagnosed with POTS+ITS with severe deconditioning over the last few months. I've been doing this video and your bedtime one for a couple weeks now. A month ago I could barely sit up but now I find this routine doable. I feel very accomplished and focused when I do these! Before this I was extremely active, working out 3-4x/wk (HIIT, barre, pilates) and constantly on my feet so I'm continuing to adjust/accept my new lifestyle. I admire you for all the hard work you've put into your mind and body over the years of your chronic illness.

@smakepeace1

5 жыл бұрын

I really relate to you Danielle!! A few months ago I was in a wheelchair and now I'm able to do this video with more and more ease. It's been really upsetting coming to terms with how my body is now, it's like grieving who I used to be, but I am finding strength and determination from these bed yoga videos. It is pretty magical :) I hope you are still finding your feet and doing as well as can be. Sarah

@LWSU1

5 жыл бұрын

​@@smakepeace1 Sarah, thank you so much for your kind words and to you as well!

@LWSU1

5 жыл бұрын

​@@smakepeace1 Sarah, I came across this post again and wanted to say I hope you are in good spirits with your journey!

I love this mini routine! I've been practicing it for over a month and noticed I start my day with more energy. Thank you!!!

This video is *perfect* for a POTsie. I really struggle to get out of bed and doing this helped immensely 💗💗

Thank you so much for this video. I appreciate the gentle audio instructions. I have vision challenges and it is nice to follow instructions w/out having to look at a screen.

I really enjoyed starting my day with this video. Thank you so much!

I have OH and am glad I came across this. I do yoga daily to help with my anxiety and depression as well as OH. Thanks for this. I'll be using it often.

Short and sweet session to begin the day with! Asante Sana...thank you 💜🙏🏾💜

This video has been part of my morning routine for the past three days now, and I must say I really enjoy it. It's balanced, gentle and it makes me feel good and optimistic. Thank you so much

Gracias 🙏 my routine completed today 😊💕 NAMASTE

Hi Santhosa!Your videos are super calm, peacefull and helpfull. All of them. I am glad to find you. Thank you very much for your time and effort and giving your love to yoga. Best,

I love this video, my mom just recently had me do it and its so helpful for me. I wanted to save it to my daily routine playlist but I can't lol.

Thank you for this! This is a beautiful way to start the day intentionally. It helps to have some control over how I feel. Thank you 😊

@SantoshaSpirit

5 жыл бұрын

Alana Cathey I’m so glad to hear that! Any sort of control we can gain over our wellbeing is so helpful 💖

Thank you 🙏 ❣️

Thank you.

My favorite morning yoga 💚🧡❤️

Been able to switch some days from bed to floor- where my yoga mat is set up- over a floor mat

This is really great. I'm still kind of new to being a spoonie, and I used to do Hatha yoga and power yoga pretty regularly before I got sick. I keep feeling like I'm not doing enough because I'm not able to do those more rigorous dynamic flows. I'm working on accepting what is, finding my new normal, and enjoying life with modifications. Thank you so much for this video! I had created a vigorous flow with sun salutations as the base, and every time I try it now, I put myself into a flare for close to a week. Thanks for a more realistic morning practice that still wakes me up and makes me feel good! Namaste! 😊🕉️

I loved this, thank you!

Really enjoying this video. Before my fibromyalgia started 5/6 years ago I used to do yoga 6 days a week but slowly I had to stop practicing because of the pain. I have tried, unsuccessfully, to build a practice again but either my pain or my thinking would stop me. Yoga in bed is so much more accessible to me, 1 because my symptoms are worse in the mornings, and 2 it doesn't seem like a mountain to climb, just a really positive way to get going in the morning. Thank you for taking the time to create your videos and giving people like me the chance to fall back in love with yoga. Sarah

Thank you, a good beginning today💗 Namaste 🙏

This was really good thanks

Was great thank

This is such a beautiful morning practice for me. Helps my stiff body

Thank u xx

Thank you 💞

Namaste wow this practice was so magical they say beauty is in simplicity I felt that and I didn't even realize 12 min has past when u say namaste I'm like what dont go dont go

Thank you for this morning yoga routine in bed. It makes me feel good! Have a radiant day! 🙏🏻🙂

@SantoshaSpirit

5 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad! 🌞✨

Good morning ☀️

I love those glasses on you! Love this, it’s perfect for waking up without overdoing it or taking too much time.

@SantoshaSpirit

5 жыл бұрын

AssaultedPeanutt Aw thank you! Glad you enjoyed the practice ❤️

Good morning 🙏💕

This was great for my Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome!!!! Finally a perfect routine to follow before I get out of bed (and before I go to bed....I'm in bed a lot so this is great!) I really felt good with this and will be using it to follow along as often as I possibly can. Thank you!

@SantoshaSpirit

5 жыл бұрын

Six Mercer Yay! I’m so glad you love it! Have you seen this video yet? 👉🏼 kzread.info/dash/bejne/lX6eutGxg9TTfc4.html

NAMASTE 🙏

Hello, I’m back after having covid. Namaste 🙏

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See about Muneeza and/or Medical Medium about healing POTS , as many others have there. ❤

I really really like your videos! Very non invasive and non judgmental which is important for a fat girl like me 😊

Was so in the zone I didn't even notice my eggs were burning in the stove! I loved the pose where you just grab your feet like a baby, I didn't realize I was so flexible.

@SantoshaSpirit

5 жыл бұрын

Oh no! 😅 Glad you enjoyed the practice. It’s always fun when we surprise ourselves with what we’re capable of doing ☺️

@carl9259

5 жыл бұрын

True dat. Strangely enough I had more energy after yoga-ing than I did beforehand.

😘 😊

Could this routine be done in the evening instead of first thing in the morning or is it too stimulating? I find that I am a bit more flexible in the evening. Becky

@SantoshaSpirit

5 жыл бұрын

Becky Kueng You could definitely try it and see how your body feels. But I personally find this routine more stimulating and energizing.

Hola 👋🏻 namaste 🙏

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Whey

Nice routine... But the title is a bit misleading.