27/04/2026
the past few days have been some of the scariest iβve experienced.
on thursday night, i injured my back while teaching. even standing hurt, but i pushed through and finished the class.
by friday morning, everything changed. i couldnβt move. the pain was so intense i couldnβt even stand. i had to crawl, drag myself just to get to the toilet. at one point, the room was spinning and i genuinely thought something was very wrong.
i called 995, and the ambulance took me to the hospital.
every small movement sent waves of pain through my spine. i remember lying on the stretcher, tears just flowing uncontrollably, with thoughts running through my head:
βwhat if this is the end of my career?β
βwhat if i canβt walk again?β
i felt myself spiralling into a bottomless pit.
i was wheelchaired around for tests β x-rays, bloodwork, everything β and the doctors diagnosed it as an acute muscle spasm. i was admitted and told iβd need to stay until i could walk independently again.
4 days later, iβm finally back on my feet.
iβm incredibly grateful for everyone who showed up β whether it was visiting, checking in, or sending messages. it reminded me that even in moments where everything feels like itβs falling apart, iβm not alone.
this experience was also a wake-up call.
to slow down.
to listen to my body.
to stop pushing through pain like itβs something to ignore.
as ironic as it sounds, the doctors didnβt just give me medication β they told me to keep moving, to keep exercising, to build strength. and that hit me deeply.
this is exactly what i believe in. what i teach. what i stand for.
movement isnβt just performance β itβs longevity, itβs health, itβs being able to live your life fully.
for now, iβll be focusing on rest and gradual recovery. i may not be able to return to full capacity immediately, but iβll take it one step at a time.
iβll see you in class again real soon π€
