Pain in the Butt
(Well, actually my hip)
The past few weeks I have had pain in my left hip.
For weeks now, I have been talking with Ryan (Husband/Physical Therapist) about my hips. I have been holding the spot that hurts most of the day. As we talk, he notices my imbalance and provides 2-3 exercises to strengthen my internal hip rotation. I also add multiple poses into my yoga practice and workouts. I am resting more, and finding lower impact activities to strengthen and alleviate the pain. I have done all the PHYSICAL things I am “supposed to do” to get my hip back in motion.
But, it’s not my hip.
My left hip, the feminine side of my body, is in dis-ease. The hips must work flawlessly to keep you moving forward. The spiritual meaning of hip pain is the LACK of being able to move forward into the life of your dreams. My hip is locking, clicking and generally in disfunction. This is an indication that I am not moving forward as I should.
This past weekend at Forest Bathing, I realized that I had been talking about this pain since before the New Moon Women’s Circle. Then it dawned on me, I realized exactly when the pain started, and why it started. It was a glaring realization, I was not moving in the direction of my intention. I truly believe that this is the Universe giving me a (not so) gentle reminder of my grand plan.
So today, I am asking myself:
Where am I headed and where do I want to go in my life?
Where else or how else do I feel stuck emotionally or spiritually?
Is the pain in my hip preventing me from doing what I actually want to do?
Am I safe?
What am I not dealing with?
With reflection and connection I now know what it is and what I need to change. I know where I want to go, and the direction I was headed- is NOT IT. I need to change direction. With guidance from “Doc Ryan” is my left hips internal rotation limited and weak? Yes. Will keep doing the exercises to strengthen this part of my body. Yes. But, I know that more of what is going wrong is on the spiritual plane. I need to reset and rebalance the masculine and feminine parts of my being.
Interested in Rebalancing Hip Health?
REST: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet on the floor hip distance apart. Allow the knees fall together so that your legs are totally relaxed. Put your hands on low on belly, in front of the pelvis. Breathe. Inhale fully and deeply into the pelvis area. Exhale, relax as much as you can. Simply pay attention to the sensations that arise as you breathe in. Exhale, releasing the thoughts that come to this part of your body.
Inhale, sensation.
Exhale, thoughts.
Breathe deeply and stay present with the discomfort of the hips. Pain is a red flag. If you feel pain, then come out right away. If it’s just uncomfortable, and you feel safe, stay a while. Try to relax, release and breathe into the experience.
Stay for five minutes. Enjoy.
♥ Ashley
