My hamstrings taught me more about non-harming than any yoga text ever could.

After my first marathon, my body ached for weeks. That pain wasn't punishment, it was a message I'd been ignoring.

What has your body been trying to tell you lately?

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https://medium.com/@clarainsweden/from-mat-to-marathon-how-yoga-taught-me-to-run-with-awareness-f0dc5bdee3a4

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I used to run to conquer my body. Now I run like having a conversation with it.

My hamstring whispers, I slow down. My breath labors, I adjust pace.

How do you know when to push and when to listen to your body?

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https://medium.com/@clarainsweden/when-the-body-says-no-e5ca3df5f30a

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My hamstrings taught me more about non-harming than any yoga text ever could.

After my first marathon, my body ached for weeks. That pain wasn't punishment, it was a message I'd been ignoring.

What has your body been trying to tell you lately?

Find the full essay

https://medium.com/@clarainsweden/from-mat-to-marathon-how-yoga-taught-me-to-run-with-awareness-f0dc5bdee3a4

#ahimsa #bodylistening #yogawisdom
#injuryprevention #recovery #mindfulmovement
#selfcare #intuitivemovement #embodiedwisdom