Jonathan Toews reveals he's in India undergoing a spiritual journey to get himself back into shape
Jonathan Toews has recently posted on his Instagram account that he is in India undergoing spiritual healing in order to get his body back in shape.
Jonathan Toews, a former captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, said on Instagram he recently embarked on a journey to India to undergo a Panchakarma, a traditional Ayurvedic detox.
"Ayurveda translates to 'Knowledge of Life' and has been the healing science of India for over 5,000 years. This system views our bodies as delicate ecosystems, influenced by everything we consume as far as energy, information, thoughts, feelings, and food. In short, it teaches that our health can thrive when we learn to simplify our lives, create space for stillness and better align ourselves with nature's rhythms. A Panchakarma is a healing protocol designed to restore your health by cleansing and releasing toxins stored deep in the body.
"It's too long of a story to share all the details here, but it's been almost 5 years of searching for a way to heal the inflammatory and immune system issues that took me out of hockey. The wisdom of Ayurveda has taught me that everything I experience, I am responsible for. Not only did it teach me better diet choices specific to my body type, it has deepened my intuitive relationship with myself and the world around me."
- Jonathan Toews
"It's too long of a story to share all the details here, but it's been almost 5 years of searching for a way to heal the inflammatory and immune system issues that took me out of hockey. The wisdom of Ayurveda has taught me that everything I experience, I am responsible for. Not only did it teach me better diet choices specific to my body type, it has deepened my intuitive relationship with myself and the world around me."
- Jonathan Toews
Toews announced in August 2023 that he would be stepping away from hockey to focus on his health, adding it was not a retirement.
A free agent today, the 36-year-old forward managed just 53 games in 2022-23 due to ongoing issues with long COVID and chronic immune response syndrome.
He recorded 15 goals and 16 assists, nonetheless.
The 2022-23 season marked the end of Toews' eight-year, $84 million contract with the Blackhawks, which carried an annual cap hit of $10.5 million.
Prior to the season's final game, Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson told reporters Toews would not return to the team.
A Winnipeg native, Toews had a glittering career with Chicago, capturing three Stanley Cups, in 2010, 2013, and 2015.
He won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2010 as playoff MVP and the Selke Trophy in 2013 as best defensive player.
Drafted third overall in 2006, Toews has played his entire NHL career with the Blackhawks, tallying 372 goals and 511 assists in 1,067 games.
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