[foxyshaman]

Originally Posted by 1QuirkyKiwi

You’re welcome! I couldn’t respond straight away as sitting for too long to use the laptop is painful – and my typing laying down is just completely pants! LOL!

Thank you for sharing openly about your experiences, it’s good to read and learn about another’s journey.

You are most welcome. And thank you for being gentle with me.


On occasion I do practice Yin Yoga, but, I have to be careful not to over do it, lol! I prefer the Asanas of Iyengar Yoga as some focus more on my Spine and Pelvic area and are deeper for Spinal relaxation – it’s a personal preference. People are amazed I can do the splits! Just don’t ask me to get up too quickly afterwards! LOL!

Brain fart... I got yin and Iyengar mixed up. Thank you for gently correcting me. (even if you weren't aware I was mistaken).

The Maori encourage an hour of sitting or walking quietly each day as a meditative practice – each tribe has a different approach. I just get so relaxed when sitting quietly to meditate that I fall asleep, lol!

Get that...totally. I like walking meditation. I also like to use my rattle when walking. I know this will sound..well however it sounds... but if I walk in the river valley (a block from my house) I use my rattle as a means of focus and meditation, and it keeps the "unwanteds" away from me. Cause when you walk carrying a rattle or singing (out loud) in a language that is not English, people tend to stay away from you. I believe I am then categorized as one of the "unwanteds". Makes me

Part of my movement meditations is down to me feeling a little ‘trapped’ by my physical limitations of some movements. I'm very aware of my 'feminine energy' below the waist and use my intuition a lot. Therefore, I feel my body (especially from the waist down), soul and mind needs to be active to prevent a stagnation of energy, among other things.



I was raised to be as independent as I can possibly be – I’m by no means competitive by nature, only that I refuse to be disabled when others have far more severe disabilities than myself and go on to lead fully active and independent lives.

Thank you, again for sharing your experiences.

Thanks for listening!!

I am delighted to have an open mind and ear to share with.