Like Mind, Like Body Even Yoga Masters Break Down Sometimes (Leslie Kaminoff)
Aug 9, 2017
Leslie Kaminoff, an internationally recognized yoga and breathing expert, shares his profound journey of losing his breath and connection to emotions for six months. He explores how grief and anger manifested as physical pain, revealing the link between emotional suppression and chronic issues. Leslie discusses the transformative power of breath awareness in uncovering emotions and responding mindfully to life's triggers. His insights emphasize yoga as a practice for managing stress and healing through self-reflection and connection.
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Dream Triggered A Sudden Release
- Leslie awoke from a vivid dream and immediately typed the exact words he remembered to his computer.
- His partner Lydia named his suppressed emotion as "rage," and his back spasm instantly released.
Breathing Lesson Led To A Breakdown
- Learning TKV Desikachar's breathing approach caused Leslie to lose effective breathing for six months.
- He calls it a "pranic breakdown" that threatened his identity as a teacher.
Watching A Teacher Decline
- Leslie first noticed TKV Desikachar's cognitive decline at a conference where he was put onstage alone.
- Unexpressed grief and anger about that situation accumulated and later contributed to Leslie's back spasm.
