Over at DailyHap.com today, I talk on camera about finding ease in discomfort.
Here’s what you don’t see: we literally shot this video 12-15 times. Which means I sat in Pigeon Pose for VERY extended periods of time, on each side. It’s actually something I keep thinking I’ll do—just sit in Pigeon while I watch TV or read a magazine—but never actually DO.
Well I did it yesterday and it hurt like hell and my hips didn’t instantly feel more open or better and I even woke up with SORE hammies this morning simply from sitting in Pigeon, BUT—here’s where it gets good—I went to yoga this morning and found myself getting much deeper into poses. Suddenly in the Warrior series I could square my hips and get low… so low that someone commented on how inspiring it was.
The mental/emotional lesson of Pigeon is incredibly important. But the physical lesson is there too: do the work, and don’t rush the benefits. Healing and changing your body takes time but you WILL see results.