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april 2016yogajournal.com.auSoothes nerves, relieves palpitations, and
improves the function of thyroid glands.Massages and tones pelvic area, relieves
indigestion, relieves menstrual cramps.Helps achieve balance in life, builds esteem and
self-confidence, helps align and stabilise pelvis.SALAMBA SARVANGASANA UTTHITA TRIKONASANA VRIKSHASANAfrom the age of 35. He labels it: S.I.R: separation (from what
you know); initiation (of a new phase); and returning (to
yourself).
“I see midlife as the initiation into true adulthood. But
it is a transition, not a fatal disease. Midlife is the start of
the remainder of your journey and it is important not to
see it as a disaster but as a tremendous opportunity to
mature into a grown-up.”
Midlife is a natural, not a contrived, stage of
development when a person’s inner and outer lives
come into focus and balance needs to be found.
Dr O’Connor, who has also used dream
interpretation with patients, says it is crucial
couples in relationships share their midlife
uncertainty with their partner, and that
neither partner judges the other. “Introverted
people may be more inclined to depression
and extroverts to buying a sports car. So
talking about it is much less expensive!”
He says it is important people
examine their fantasies and “needs”.
Many people fantasise about being a
writer or living rurally, which does
not mean they should write a book
or move to a farm, but rather find a
way to prioritise and give a voice to
their creative self.
“You don’t need to follow the
dream, but find out what ‘need’
exists in it. Explore this need
rather than dismiss it. To
help find your need, finish
the sentence, ‘If only ...’”
Dr O’Connor says
personal reflection is
essential. “The first
half of life is about
developing your
ego which is your
capacity to ‘be’
in the world. PHOTOGRAPHY: VANESSA BROWN, HAPPYNESS PHOTOGRAPHY, AND YOGI PIETA DEVINE OF CORE ALIGN YOGA, CABARITA BEACH, NSW.