yoga therapy for back pain
Live online
28th July 4pm - 6pm
Back pain is impacting more and more people these days as we spend more time working at desks, or doing repetitive movements like gardening, carrying children or using our phones with one hand, without taking the time to properly stretch out and release tight back muscles. Over time these movements get patterned into our body and nervous system, which can lead to discomfort and pain, and can even start to impact us mentally and emotionally.
Yoga therapy can be a very effective tool for soothing back pain when done slowly and in a way that enables you notice your asymmetries so that you can gently smooth them out and stretch and strengthen the muscles that support the back and spine.
about the workshop
This workshop will be a gentle exploration of breath and movement specifically designed to lengthen and strengthen the spine, relieve back pain and find ease. Movement will be slow and mindful to build interoceptive awareness, uncover habitual patterns and ways that we hold ourselves in everyday life that could be contributing to back pain.
It will be an exploration of:
simple pandiculation exercises to help lengthen the front and back of the torso to encourage relaxation and create more freedom in the breath.
what a neutral spine is for you and how the front of the spine supports you.
breathing techniques to connect to your deep navel centre, and engage your core to support the lower back
There will also be a beautiful nourishing yoga nidra meditation to end the workshop to assist your nervous system to absorb any new information.
*May not be suitable if you have a spinal fracture or a slipped disc. Please contact me to discuss
Your teacher
Hi, I'm Bernie. I am a yoga teacher, yoga therapist and ayurvedic health coach. From my many years of teaching hatha, flow and yin yoga, my approach is one of accessibility and exploration, creating a space for somatic inquiry where you can reconnect to the intelligence of your own body. I teach group classes at Emerald Beach and Coffs Harbour, and my yoga therapy work is centred around a trauma sensitive approach, creating a kinder relationship with ourselves.
When I am not teaching I am either at the beach, hiking or trying out some new ayurvedic recipe.
You Will Receive
Live 2 hour small group zoom class Sunday July 28th, 4pm - 6pm (maximum 10 students)
Gentle yoga therapy asana practice and yoga nidra meditation
Recording will be yours to download and keep
Short pre class questionnaire to understand the pain you are experiencing so that the workshop can be tailored to your needs
20% discount on yoga therapy 3 session package to continue your own home practice valued at $66 (full price $330)
Price $37(AUD)
Book in below or contact me with any questions.
You will receive an email on booking with further instructions.