I have been wanting to sit and write about Ana Forrest's book Fierce Medicine for a while now. I have started posts but have always felt too wordy or unclear in my message. I was afraid that someone would be misinformed or I would look like a gibbering idiot. This is why I don't get a lot of stuff finished.
But enough about that. Bottom line is this: Fierce Medicine is not an airy faery book about whistling through your 3rd eye and dancing in your heart with unicorns. This is the gritty story of Forrest's life and how she became who she is today. She shares practices that can help one realize her fears & speak her truth. She also shares some wonderful meditations, breathing exercises and ceremonies to assist with releasing those deep emotional ouchies that never seem to heal. And if you are not into going that deep with your practice, she offers great stretches to open through the neck and shoulders, build up the core and ease back pain.
Forrest's writing style is simple and honest. She evens drops the f-bomb a couple of times - but only a couple. This is a book for the common person. I did not get a Lulumon, hard tail, shiny bamboo floor feeling from her writing. But I got the feeling that maybe what I am looking for in my own practice and life - healing, strength, courage - Kali ferocity - is attainable. And maybe I am worthy of it.
But enough about that. Bottom line is this: Fierce Medicine is not an airy faery book about whistling through your 3rd eye and dancing in your heart with unicorns. This is the gritty story of Forrest's life and how she became who she is today. She shares practices that can help one realize her fears & speak her truth. She also shares some wonderful meditations, breathing exercises and ceremonies to assist with releasing those deep emotional ouchies that never seem to heal. And if you are not into going that deep with your practice, she offers great stretches to open through the neck and shoulders, build up the core and ease back pain.
Forrest's writing style is simple and honest. She evens drops the f-bomb a couple of times - but only a couple. This is a book for the common person. I did not get a Lulumon, hard tail, shiny bamboo floor feeling from her writing. But I got the feeling that maybe what I am looking for in my own practice and life - healing, strength, courage - Kali ferocity - is attainable. And maybe I am worthy of it.
