Monday, August 6, 2012

Adventures of Enaz


Many of us come to yoga and meditation as seekers who want different answers.  We find new peace (and suffering!), a sense of grounding and awareness, and we evolve in to a place of greater consciousness and community.  Science is looking at how yoga and meditation impact the brain, the mind and our nervous system.  What effects can be found on bodies, especially those with disabilities?  Heather, a vulnerable and strong mother, is exploring these questions for her son, Zane, and is looking for the space and support to share this journey with our community.

Heather has been in the healing arts profession for 18 years, has a strong foundation in yoga, meditation, ritual and specializes in bodywork, birth services and helping the body release trauma - she is sweet and soft and is known as a great healer in her community.  Seven years ago, Heather gave birth to a sweet soul, Zane, and on his second birthday he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (spastic), specifically: PVL (periventricular leukomalasia), and Pervasive Sensory Disorder, along the Autism Spectrum. The way the neurological impairment shows up is in his fine motor movements (fingers) and his ability to run and balance... his ability to play and be strong with the other boys. Watch this video

Heather is envisioning a life of daily discipline in yoga and mediation, with speech and homeschooling, for Zane.  She trusts that deep healing from spiritual connection will result from this. Careful thought has been put into this location for this healing; Amma's Ashram in the state of Kerala, a healing center of India, benefits from the thousands of people from all of the world dedicating their time to spiritual connection.  Being away from the daily grind, connecting deeply spiritually, and offering a place of stillness for her boy and herself is the ultimate goal of Adventure's of Ezan.  

Please join the community who is holding space and sharing support for this journey.