A Simple Yoga Pose to Support Your Recovery and Immune System

As interpreters, we often find ourselves pushing through illness because we feel we can’t afford to take time off—whether it’s because others depend on us, financial needs, or other obligations. Unfortunately, this can lead to a cycle where our immune systems never fully recover, making us susceptible to getting sick repeatedly.

Have you ever wondered why you keep getting sick?

I want to share with you a simple yoga pose that can help you fully recover and give your body the rest it needs to heal. This posture is particularly beneficial during or after a COVID-19 infection, as it provides access to the back of your lungs making it easier to breathe. As a matter of fact, at the start of the pandemic, when people were struggling to breathe while in the hospital, this pose was "discovered" and helped patients breathe easier.

This pose is just one in a canon of many that I teach my students to help their nervous systems rest and recover. If you find yourself constantly battling illness or feeling overwhelmed by the physical demands of interpreting, try this pose

Watch the video here

• Restores Energy

• Helps you breathe more easily

• Relieves back pain.

• You need some bolster or couch pillows

ASL version is available at 3:30minutes

If you’re ready to do more than just band-aid the pain and stress of interpreting, reply to this email “I'm ready.” We can strategize an individualized plan to support your health and well-being, so you can finally take things into your own hands.

Take care of yourself—because you deserve it.