back pain

[Guest guest]

Sat Nam,

I have been doing the KY exercises in Gurmukh's

video, "Kundalini Yoga" since last December. I recently added the

kriya to remove inner anger to my daily practice. (on the advice of

Guru Ravi Kaur). It has been extremely helpful to me in maintaining

emotional balance on a daily basis - if not quite arriving at the

point of neutrality. Over the weekend, I developed a severe

stiffness in my lower back - especially on the right side. I am not

sure if this is a result of relasing inner anger or just a matter of

pulling a few muscles. In either case, I don't know if I should

discontinue the KY exercises entirely - particularly the ones that

require twisting and stretching until the pain subsides. Is it

possible to do the kriyas alone? I'd appreciate any suggestions you

may have.

I am most grateful for the information and guidance I receive

from this group. I have been unable to locate any teachers or

classes in the Spokane, WA area. The combined experience and wisdom

within this group is amazing. It is a special blessing.

Sat Nam.

Abinashi Kaur

[Guest guest]

Sat Nam Sadhana,

I work with people with chronic pain. I certainly can't diagnose your client's

issue

from afar but usually pain between the should blades is due to ongoing tension

and

anxiety if there hasn't been an accident at some point. It would be advisable

that she

get xrays if this is a chronic condition, or there's been some form of injury

that

initiated the cycle of pain. (Especially since the wrong exercises and postures

can

aggravate any physical damage to the spine.) However, it's most likely that it's

anxiety

and tension and a result of postural issues or a repetative movement. Regular

massages could help in this situation, as well as a movement towards proper

self-

care and self-observation by the client (quite often "helpers" don't help

themselves

very well). For some people - and especially those who give but don't receive

very

easily and have ego and power issues wrapped up in giving - chronic pain can be

an

excuse to accept some help (this could well be the case with someone who

practices

reiki but who hasn't healed themself and/or hasn't intuited the root cause of

their

pain...especially with a pain that is most likely due to tension and anxiety).

Maybe see

if your client is repressing emotions she considers "bad" in an effort to be

perfect and

peaceful on the surface - that would certainly cause some chronic pain in the

mentioned area. Chronic, constant pain is almost always the accummulation of

neglect on some level - be it physical, emotional or psychological. On the

physical

level, if she does cat/cow daily that should help with tension in that area, as

would

any vertical or lateral stretches that open up the chest area. (As long as

there's no

physical injury!!!) I hope some of this helps!

peace, love and light

ovasoul