Pain Care Yoga
Yoga for Persistent and Chronic Pain
My back pain began in my late teens, as a result of a dance injury. The pain persisted, and I had to quit dance, which was my passion and outlet. I tried many forms of treatment (chiropractor, physiotherapy, pilates), and the pain continued for a decade. I was told that I would need to continue to treat and manage the pain for the rest of my life. It was devastating and isolating.
I was pointed in the direction of yoga by a friend. I wasn't sold on it at first, but over time, I started to notice that there was a correlation between yoga and less pain. The more I practiced yoga, the less treatment I was requiring, and my back pain was decreasing. My stress levels also became more manageable.
I've learned that you can change your pain through yoga! With the right tools and guidance, you have the ability to change your pain, improve your mobility and enjoy the quality of life that you deserve.
Pain Care Aware Yoga provides tools to gain greater awareness around your body and your pain, education on the science behind pain, offers breathing practices which can help reduce pain and regulate your nervous system, and exploration of safe movement practices to help regain mobility, build strength and resilience.
Know that you are not alone and that you can learn how to change your pain!
I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to train in Pain Care Aware Yoga with Neil Pearson, founder of Pain Care Aware yoga, Physical therapist, Yoga therapist, author and UBC professor.
I am a Pain Care Aware Yoga Teacher certified to work one-on-one with individuals in a therapeutic manner and to facilitate groups in Surrey and Delta, BC. I continue to train and mentor in yoga for pain (Pain Care Aware) with Neil and Lisa Pearson, and am in practicum completing Yoga Therapy certification (C-IAYT) at Inner Peace Yoga Therapy.
To find our more about how Yoga Therapy for pain can help change your pain, book a consultation call by contacting me here
Intro to Pain Care Yoga Therapy 4-week Registered Series
Explore how you can begin to influence your pain in this 4-week registered series: April 12, 19, 26 & May 3 from 11a-12:15p at Sweet Serenity Yoga in North Delta or on zoom.
For people living with persistent pain, who want to learn how therapeutic yoga can help start to change their pain.
Topics explored in the 4-week series:
- Learn about the science behind pain
- Explore yoga practices to calm the nervous system
- Learn how to move safely and begin to regain mobility and strength
- Begin a pain care yoga plan for at home
- Build community and relationship with others
Pain is a human experience. Pain is also complex and unique to each person. This workshop series welcomes all who wish to learn more about changing pain. No previous experience with yoga or movement required. Each person will be met where they are.
FREE zoom info session about pain care yoga on Wednesday March 29th 11-11:30am.