No pain- no gain.

No pain- no gain.

Those whom attend the Posture Plus™ program know that the ‘p’ word does not exist within the Stretcharium™ walls. It is quickly outlined and defined, that what participants are experiencing when in class is merely a sensation. Albeit a strong sensation, but what participants are experiencing (and tuning in to) during class is far from true ‘pain’.

The being (that presents as our physical body in this case) spends its life moving away from pain and towards pleasure or in spiritual teachings we humans spend our time seeking joy/ happiness.

So where does the saying ‘no pain- no gain’ fit in?

Some of the meanings attached to this phrase are included below. Please add to this incomplete list of descriptive scenario's following the article….

In gymnasium/ body building terms this term 'no pain- no gain' has two meanings.
First the ‘burn’ you feel actually lifting weights, is the sensation felt when fatiguing the muscle. One does not ‘gain’ training effects if one does not fatigue the muscle. Thus 'no pain- no gain' is advocated in gyms and workout sessions globally.

Secondly, post weight training, one feels the all too familiar ‘DOMS’ which is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. You know that feeling of intense sharp discomfort on movement when you have done something out of your usual weekly schedule. Most are familiar with this muscle soreness after completing a new activity or lifting heavier weights than usual.

DOMS is the repair process in action, the healing and the ‘gain’ actually taking place. Thus 'no pain- no gain'!

In spiritual teachings, loss or pain, is a stimulus for growth. As the saying goes ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger’ and thus 'no pain- no gain' can be attributed to the most hurtful, saddening situations, because out of it comes growth and insight.

In the Posture Plus™ Stretcharium™ there are no improvements in range of motion and flexibility without the challenging/ intense sensation of extending yourself. The teaching and direction in a Posture Plus is to move towards the intense discomfort.

In life, out in the real world, to learn the value of (and have some respect for) material possessions ‘hurt money’ as one of my patients described to me is the ‘pain’ of having to pay for said item, or part there of. The ‘hurt’ money adds value and appreciation.

What insight can you shine on the 'no pain- no gain' philosophy to life?
We’d love to hear your experiences and stories.