Comments on: The Pondering Yogini – Yoga and Depression

By: YoCanada

YoCanada — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 18:59:01 +0000

Thank you for sharing. your story is very similar to mine and in the dark it is so comforting to know you one is not alone. Celibacy was an integral tool in repairing my vessel so I could hold joy at a steady flow from source. i am returning to that after a breakup with a man, who I allowed to posess my dreams. I am a force of nature. THANK YOU FOR SHARING

By: helena

helena — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 07:11:18 +0000

I do love this brave and beautiful writing from the fearless Michelle. I truly enjoyed reading this and I now better understand where your compassion stems from. I so admire the strength and lucidity that cuts through everything – even when you are sharing such a challenging topic. MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!

By: Liz

Liz — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 18:23:38 +0000

I really appreciate your unerring honesty in writing that………its a tough read, but also incredibly inspiring, you are a fantastic teacher in so many ways, and the fact that you have taken the time to share these incredibly personal and private details of your life reaffirms that, hope you will always be able to keep your black dog under control and in his corner xxxx

By: Pippa

Pippa — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 16:57:23 +0000

Thank you for sharing this Michelle. You write about the struggle with depression so openly and with such amazing grace and humour; it’s inspiring stuff. I have a very dear friend, someone who sounds so like the close friend that you tragically lost, who is struggling to keep her own black dog at bay. She doesn’t want to die (despite a few attempts), but, she says, she doesn’t want to live either. She is, however, a keen reader and has found some solace in the words of others before so I will be sure to pass on these sources to her. Thank you and good luck in your journey. X

By: Craig

Craig — Sun, 28 Jul 2013 09:04:13 +0000

I feel like I connected with you so much when reading your story, my life has been totally different in many ways but I’ve been on parts of a similar journey and I’m only just knowing in my body what peace feels like and that it is OK to stay here, every day I battle dark, all en-compassing emotions like right now and have learnt to not push them away or dwell on them – to feel them completely and let them pass. It was a real honour to read about your life, I am truly privileged to have met you and to now join you for part of your journey xxx

By: Michelle Chand

Michelle Chand — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 08:04:15 +0000

In reply to emma. Hi Em, thanks hon, right back at you, you are one of the 'wives' I referred to in the article. Having close friends who accept you as you are (even when one is 'hurtling around one's wigwam in a voodoo rage' is one of the most precious experiences we can have an humans. Love you too xxx

By: emma

emma — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 12:38:16 +0000

Well my beautiful woman, i bloody well enjoyed reading that, it brilliant!!!!
I am so very proud and happy to have you as my friend
Ilove you lady, very much xxxxxx