By Pat (Sumati) Morrison

Interviewed by Lissa (Yogyananda) Fountain, Yogaratna

Years ago, I was diagnosed with Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy. My feet and lower legs had a diminished sense of feeling that slowly progressed. It was uncomfortable and distracting. 

While I have been practicing Svaroopa^® yoga since 1997, my focus was on the breathing practice and Svaroopa^® yoga poses. This keeps my mind peaceful and decompresses my spine. In my 80’s, I am able to function with a higher level of energy. l am so grateful for all these practices. 

Yet I got so much more when I took a retreat a few months ago.  I returned home with a new pose sequence. About six weeks into my new home practice, I noticed a marked change in my condition. The retreat poses certainly opened my spine a lot.  My tailbone and sacrum muscles began releasing like never before. 

I had also received a Guided Awareness practice that made a huge difference. It was through the Guided Awareness that my neuropathy really decreased. As my awareness expanded, the more my spine decompressed. 

As my peripheral nerves came back to life, I could gradually feel more. My previously thick toes felt distinct from each other. It was a miraculous return to more normal feeling in my feet and lower legs. A complete and very welcome surprise! Yes, this stuff really does work.

The yoga miracle is ongoing, for some numbness began to return to my toes. Thus, I knew it was time for some Embodyment^® sessions with my local Svaroopa^® yoga therapist. A private online class with Swami Shrutananda helped me tweak my home practice and get on track again.

Svaroopa^® yoga gives me the tools to take action when needed. And meditation keeps my mind steady. This yoga gives me profound insights. And I am delightfully embracing this healing in my body. My body is releasing long held tensions.  I am healing on multiple levels.