When Your Body Speaks, Are You Listening? Ayurveda, Karma, and Pain Relief

by Kris Quinones

Tuning into your body can often provide clues to solving the riddles of pain.

I have the opportunity to collaborate with numerous wellness experts right here in the Colorado Springs area. One such colleague is Kris Quinones, whose clinical expertise spans orthopedics & sports medicine, muscular/massage therapy, yoga, and Indian medicine (Ayurveda). In her insightful article, Kris examines the significant link between our bodies, emotions, and the principles of Ayurveda. She highlights the importance of paying attention to our bodies to comprehend our pain and overall well-being. The article explores how Ayurvedic principles can assist us in tuning into our bodies and recognizing the signals they provide. Quinones discusses the influence of karma on our physical and emotional pain, proposing that unresolved issues may manifest in our bodies. By embracing these teachings, readers are encouraged to foster a deeper connection with their bodies, leading to enhanced health and emotional balance.

Here is a quick and practical way to apply this principle right now:

2-Minute Marma Practice: Tension Release

Use this straightforward technique when you experience neck tension or mental fog:

1. Locate the point where your neck meets your skull at the base of the occiput (Krukatika)

2. Apply gentle, steady pressure with your fingertips, moving the tissue in a clockwise direction

3. Take deep breaths for 10 breaths

4. Observe: Is this tension linked to an emotion? A decision you've been avoiding?

5. Exhale, release. Thank your body for communicating.

This simple marma point stimulation provides systemic pain relief, “lubricating” the brain and neck region by releasing held tension and restoring the flow of prana (life force energy) through the head. Commonly stimulated for posture support. Stand tall and walk through the world with your heart leading.

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 For a deeper understanding of these concepts, visit Kris Quinones' full article on her website: When Your Body Speaks: Are You Listening?