09 Mar Pelvic pain: keys to successful intervention through yoga
I was invited to speak at King Edward Memorial Hospital about how yoga can help women with pelvic pain. While there are demonstrated physiological benefits to yoga, such as reducing...
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24 Feb Which kind of yoga is best for back pain?
I’ve been asked several times this week about the best kind of yoga specifically for persistent back pain. The short answer is - it depends. Briefly, yoga helps with persistent...
14 Feb Research shows yoga helps with fibromyalgia, so why isn’t everyone doing it?
In a controlled trial an 8-week yoga course was shown to help women with fibromyalgia improve function, reduce pain and experience less fatigue. Three months later the improvements were still...
06 Feb Yoga for Pain Practitioner Training
For yoga teachers and health practitioners interested in offering pain-sensitive yoga classes in their community....
27 Jan (Re) tell the story of your life through movement and writing
Research is revealing how powerful it can be to alter the story we tell about our lives. The New York Times cites research that shows how re-writing the narrative of life events can help us confront truths, improve mood disorders and boost memory. At Write The Story of Your Life As You Walk It we combined writing with physical movement to help workshop participants clarify the direction they want to take in wellness, relationships or the workplace. The result was a new story about the past, a clear vision for the future, and an understanding of the key values that inform their choices. Critically, each walked away with a unique way to map the path as they go (so as to know how to know that they are walking in their right direction) and physical practices to support their journey.
27 Jan How to begin yoga when you have chronic pain
An appropriate yoga class and teacher can help you manage chronic pain by teaching you to relax, participate in exercise, and increase body awareness. But many with pain find...
08 Jan Yogi’s guide to a social media detox
How do you make the most of a fortnight without Facebook, Twitter or email and find more time for the things you love? Over Christmas I indulged in a...
08 Dec You’re invited: our annual Christmas Yoga Nidra
Join us this Thursday for our very chilled out Christmas party, with a Yoga Nidra (guided relaxation) plus raw treats from Christiana's Wholefood Kitchen. It has become a...
03 Dec How does yoga help you do good in the world?
A tailored yoga session helped Useful Sessions' unconference. ...
27 Nov Yoga, Fibromyalgia and Pink Floyd – Jill’s story
Jill had been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia after a series of stressful events. She saw an opportunity to make big changes in her life, to focus on her wellbeing and pursue a new career as a marriage celebrant. Inspired by a Finding Yoga video about yoga for Fibromyalgia, Jill wanted to add yoga to her multi-disciplinary approach to wellness to help her exercise without pain, get fit and support her journey into new territory.24 Nov How to travel with Fibromyalgia
It’s coming up to summer holidays, which for many people is a chance to get away, to camp, see friends or explore the world. For people experiencing Fibromyalgia merely the thought of a long car ride or plane flight will trigger the worry alarm, but it is possible to learn to travel comfortably and visit far away places that enrich your life. Here are some suggestions for preparing your body and your mindset, whether it's a long weekend in wine country, a European sojourn or a long hike in China.
17 Nov Begin your new year with the story you want
Write the story of your life as you walk it: yoga and resolutions for a radiant 2015
We know yoga can make us healthier, calmer and even kinder. But how does your yoga practice support you to become the person you want to be, and to do the things you consider most important? "Write the story of your life as you walk it" is a day out to set new year's resolutions that make your heart resound with joy, and cultivate a yoga practice that supports you on that path. You may be ready to set new goals for your personal health, to begin a new project, or contribute more to your community. This workshop will help you dream big, and then find the next steps to reaching that vision. To keep you confident in your chosen direction, you'll also develop your own physical or creative practice.11 Nov The ironing pile that got smaller without doing any ironing: creative problem solving when we need a bit of help
Asking for help when we experience chronic illness is a skill that can take time to learn. At the first day of Finding Your Feet with Fibromyalgia we discovered that asking for help can be empowering for us, and for those around us. It hasn't always been easy for me to ask for help. As an illustration, I once chose to move countries by public transport and initially refused my housemate's offer to help me tote 90kg of luggage to my departure point at Kings Cross St Pancras station. The look on her face made me wonder if I might be making things slightly difficult by trying to do everything myself. I accepted this angel’s help, and that of many others during my next 24 hours negotiating staircases across France, including one woman who heroically dragged my suitcase on as the train chugged out of Paris.08 Nov Pain relief through socialising
Social connection is an important factor in our wellbeing. But for those diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, it is absolutely crucial.
07 Nov The role of yoga and psychology in chronic pain: Yoga Australia 2014 AGM
Yoga Australia will be holding their Annual General Meeting in Western Australia for the first time on Sunday November 30. I'm delighted to be speaking alongside Rob Schutze, psychologist...