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Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani speaks out about culturally appropriate yoga vs culturally misappropriating yoga and some of the misuse of accusations in the yoga community. He includes a call to action to the yoga community It’s one of the best commentaries on this topic that I have heard. ... Article is below and here is his commentary on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gvIOT2xdt9o

Live Online June 9th: Ingredients for Pain Care - Nutrition and Yoga Join us for Chap 10 for our book club webinar series Yoga and Science in Pain Care! Drop-ins welcome!... Replay available (lifetime access) Presented by Matt Erb Hosted by Neil Pearson, Shelly Prosko and Marlysa Sullivan through Embodia Food can either enhance or detract from health. Food carries powerful ingredients and vast information from the environment to the body. In relation to pain we know that pain biology involves neurophysiological, inflammatory, immune, and other interacting dynamics. Properties of food can be an important part of a larger recipe of ingredients that may carry direct impact on pain biology. While it is easy to say that good nutrition is an important facet to address for persons experiencing persistent pain or other health challenges, we must bridge the gap between idealism and realism. The concept of food as medicine must be mindful to not fall into preaching or privilege. Access to food and other systemic dynamics interact with each individual’s relationship with this topic. Yoga offers a framework for exploring each person’s unique makeup, history, and present relationship to food, eating, and nutrition. For more details, outline of webinar and to sign up: https://embodiaapp.com//252-yoga-and-science-in-pain-care-

Dear Yoga Colleagues, If you’re looking for places to donate to help out our friends in India, here are a few trusted links below (Shared from Accessible Yoga and International Association of Yoga Therapists):... https://covid.giveindia.org/oxygen/ https://hemkuntfoundation.com/about-us/ https://www.ketto.org//mission-oxygen-helping-hospitals-to

Collaborative educational site "Where Pelvic Health Professionals Connect and Learn Together." The site was launched by Shannon Crow (Founder, Director, and CEO at Pelvic Health Professionals) to help raise awareness of and advocate for pelvic health. Member benefits include: Comprehensive library of information... Monthly guest speaker calls Yoga for Pelvic Health training Live monthly Q&A calls (with replays available) Interactive community forum Shelly is scheduled to be a guest speaker on the membership site in October, as one of many (many!) guest expert names in the field, including but not limited to: Carolyn Vandyken, Dr. Susie Gronski, PT, DPT, Liz Koch, The Physio Detective, Pelvic Health Plus (Total Body Wellness), Melissa Dessaulles, Sinéad Dufour, Neil Pearson . . . the list continues! You can see a complete list of pelvic health guest speakers and professionals on the website, where you can also explore membership options, here. If you want to support Shelly and HER work, too, please use this link to look and register (if you like), as it's her affiliate link https://bit.ly/3402mGq As soon as you join, you have full access to all resources, videos and live calls. Shelly is a huge supporter of Shannon Crow, The Connected Yoga Teacher podcast Shannon founded, and this incredible membership that she has created for a wide range of pelvic health professionals.

Wonderful opportunity for those looking for support and guidance in your pain care: With Colleen Jorgensen at Stillness in Motion

I'm delighted to share this new resource online library for clinicians to share with your patients: The PhysioYoga and the Pelvic Floor Resource Package includes a total of 6 hours of a variety of guided video and audio practices for clinicians to choose from and share with your patients, without any cost to your patients. The practices include key components of integrating yoga into pelvic health and rehabilitation care in order to augment a whole-person centered approach. T...he length of time of each practice segment varies, ranging from 2 minutes to 20 minutes. The practices provided in this Resource Package include: Pelvic Floor Relaxation and Awareness practices in various yoga postures and mindful movement. Facilitation of Pelvic Floor Engagement and Excursion practices co-ordinated with Breath and Movement. Standing Balance practices to enhance pelvic floor and core efficiency, using language and cueing to promote efficient breath and motor timing. Additional Mindful Meditation practices to enhance calming of the nervous systems, focus and concentration, compassion, self-awareness and psycho-emotional regulation. These video and audio practices are from the practical component of my full course on Embodia, PhysioYoga and the Pelvic Floor. To access the Resource Package visit: https://www.embodiaapp.com//805-resource-package-physioyog

W.O.W. Chat Wednesday brings the warm and charismatic Dr. Matthew Taylor in front of the camera with Shelly to talk about Self-Care, Letting Go, Resiliency, Relationship, Humility . . . and then some ;) Shelly and Matt also co-authored a book chapter together: "Clinicians Applying Yoga Principles and Practices in Pain Care: An Evidence-Informed Approach," in Handbook of Research on Evidence-Based Perspectives on the Psychophysiology of Yoga and Its Applications. Stay tuned ...for a 40%-off code you can use against the cost of the full text . . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38x9zQb0NxA https://www.igi-global.com//clinicians-applying-yog/261153 IGI Global

"What if relaxation is less than relaxing? What if you hate the word 'relax' and what works for others doesn’t work for you?" If the questions posed by Fit 2 B Radio resonate with you, then you might be interested in Shelly's answers in this podcast, "The One About Relaxation." https://fit2b.us/podcast/s216-relaxation/

I’m thrilled to part of this new program, Pain Care Aware PCA is a brand new and unique training for yoga teachers & therapists: PCA does not seek to treat pain, but rather to recognize that pain is a human condition and that our language and approach can be adapted to support students experiencing pain during yoga.... Details at a glance: Level 1 Foundations Course is a self-paced, online, 30-hour course that integrates yogic and scientific views of pain and pain care. Students gain the knowledge and skills required to teach to an emerging, pain-informed approach to yoga. Completion of Level 1 is a prerequisite of Level 2. Level 2 Practicum and Certification can be completed as a group practicum or by one-on-one mentorship with myself (Shelly Shelly Prosko or @Lisa Pearson and is typically completed over a weekend or two days. In this course, teachers learn, practice, and teach to fine-tune their Pain Care Aware skills. Graduates of Level 2 earn an additional 20 Continuing Education hours with certification as a PCA Trainer. Full details and to register: www.paincareaware.com #yoga #yogateachertraining #paincareu #yogatherapy

Meditation does not have to be a complex or complicated practice. Shelly has seen the far-reaching benefits of mindfulness practices first-hand, in her work with patients and clients as a physiotherapist. That's why Shelly created a series of 4 simple, yet effective, guided meditations. The Vimeo series lets you to try one or download all 4 (or something in between!). We hope that you benefit from and find the value in a simple meditation practice on your overall health and well-being. http://bit.ly/3ahV0kp

The Connections Between Pain, Substance Use, and Overdose Kim Williams shares her courage and strength when she shares her journey with pain and her recovery from substance use on this Pain Waves podcast episode. Shelly hopes health providers and the general public will listen to her story, so that they (and we!) might improve their understanding of pain, gain a new perspective of people in pain, and help reduce the stigma associated with people in pain and substance use. Ki...m talks about the value she has found in her community and from peer support, the benefit of integrating cultural practices, the merits of exploring self-kindness, and more. She shares the gratitude that she has for the Chronic Pain Service available to her, and, perhaps most importantly, she offers hope and reassurance to any listeners who care for or who themselves are people living with chronic pain. http://bit.ly/3oYkUQv We hope you enjoy the podcast.

This podcast with host Mado Hesselink is one of the few that target yoga teachers (not yoga therapists or health professionals)! Shelly's talk is Part 2 in a 3-part series with co-authors Neil Pearson and Marlysa Sullivan that focuses on specific yogic practices for people in pain. Here, Shelly talks about tangible and practical ways yoga teachers can think about pain in order to improve their teaching and support people in pain. http://bit.ly/35gmsvg This is such a great episode for all teachers, not only yoga therapists, who want to best support their students at all different times in their lives. Please share with anyone you think might enjoy the episode

Registration is OPEN! New Online Course Offering Integrating Yoga into Pelvic Pain Care Live Online March 24, 2021 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm... Shelly's NEW 2-part live, online course is on Wednesday evenings, hosted by Pelvic Health Solutions. Enjoy the opportunity for some well deserved self-care as you experience practices that can be immediately used with your patients in the clinic setting such as: movement exploration and positioning, awareness practices, breathing techniques and mindfulness meditative practices to help promote pelvic floor relaxation and systems-wide regulation, therefore modulating the pain experience. The course is intended for: Pelvic health rehabilitation and wellness professionals, including PT/OT and other rehab professionals, movement/fitness professionals, yoga professionals, or any health practitioner who works with people with pelvic pain and who has an interest in integrating yoga principles and practices into pelvic pain care for a more mind-body-spirit or whole-person-empowered approach. For a complete list of course objectives and/ or to register, here's the link! https://bit.ly/3kXsetI

I was reminded of this easy-to-read brief article with some practice tips I wrote for Sweat Equity magazine a few years ago.. it’s held up pretty well I must say! If you can’t quite read it by zooming in, feel free to DM me and I can send you the PDF - and you can share with your loved ones and patients or anyone you know that’s suffering with urinary leakage ... I have video practices that you can download online - and receive 10% off - just DM me and I’ll share the code! Here’s the promo trailer for the video practices: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/pelvicfloorhealth/151444217

If you have an interest in the latest research, practical application and practices on self-care, compassionate care, compassion in pain care, and how these intersect through the lens of yoga, PhysioYoga, and yoga therapy, Shelly has compiled related content into a single, readily accessible blog post. These include: Articles... Podcast interviews Webinars Videos Courses W.O.W. Chats Practices Compassionate Care is a topic that is near and dear to Shelly's heart and to which she dedicates a full chapter in her recently launched co-authored textbook, "Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain" (available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, UBC Press, etc). Her passion and interest shine through the wealth of well-researched material presented here: http://bit.ly/32FsZAP

If you haven't visited before, Shelly's blog is a substantial credible source for information, education, tools, and tips on topics relating to pain care and yoga. Specifically if you have an interest in PhysioYoga, yoga therapy, the intersection of pain science and yoga, compassion in pain care, yoga and health care, and the likes, you will likely find material here to be both enjoyed and learned from. https://physioyoga.ca/blog... You can also stay in touch and be informed of Shelly's upcoming offerings and events by signing up for her newsletter, at www.PhysioYoga.ca We hope you find the time to stop by!

Daily Yoga Practice for Back Pain: With Emily Warren, Physical Therapist, yoga therapist ....and a friend Online - check out what she is offering, here: ... https://emilywarrendpt.ck.page/bb992156d5

Adrianne Vangool, someone I'm very honoured to know and call a friend (and colleague), has a new podcast Awaken To Your Body's Wisdom. I just listened to her first episode on listening to our body's cues and the expression of emotions in our body, and processing this to navigate burnout. She offers a lovely guided meditation at the end to illustrate. I spent some zoom time with Adrianne today to record our episode for her podcast......wow we had a heartfelt and remarkable ...convo that we hope you all will find valuable and impactful in some way. Stay tuned for its release! Thank you for all the good work you are doing Adrianne Vangool Wellness https://open.spotify.com/episode/6lrD54VWpkEZZqU4750Isz

Is pain science and yoga an area of interest to you? PCA (Pain Care Aware) is a brand new and unique training for yoga teachers & therapistsand Shelly is just thrilled to be a part of it! PCA does not seek to treat pain, but rather to recognize that pain is a human condition and that our language and approach can be adapted to support students experiencing pain during yoga. Details at a glance:... Level 1 Foundations Course is a self-paced, online, 30-hour course that integrates yogic and scientific views of pain and pain care. You will gain the knowledge and skills required to teach to an emerging, pain-informed approach to yoga. Completion of Level 1 is a prerequisite of Level 2. Level 2 Practicum and Certification can be completed as a group practicum or by one-on-one mentorship with Shelly Prosko or Lisa Pearson and is typically completed over a weekend or two days. In this Level 2, you will learn, practice, and teach to fine-tune your Pain Care Aware skills. Graduates of Level 2 earn an additional 20 Continuing Education hours with certification as a PCA Trainer - so you can also help teach and train other yoga students too, if you choose that path. Full details and to register: www.paincareaware.com

Co-authors Shelly, Marlysa Sullivan, and Neil Pearson were each individually featured on J. Brown Yoga's popular podcast, Yoga Talks. Shelly helps J work through some questions he's been grappling with, regarding yoga versus yoga therapy, the concept of right alignment, and some other common questions (https://bit.ly/2RSxroc). Neil talks with J about the integration of yoga with cutting-edge pain science (http://bit.ly/2Ydq94B), and Marlysa and J discuss the intersection b...etween yoga philosophy and biomedical science, samkya, and evidence-informed practice (https://bit.ly/2M3pKea). The author trio JUST finished Book Club Webinar Episode 5, Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Yoga and Yoga Therapy, based on Chapter 4 of their recently launched book, "Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain." Webinar recordings are available for purchase from Embodia, and a description of the Book Club webinar series (including a 15-month agenda) is here: https://bit.ly/31hdNrM We hope you enjoy the podcasts!

This week is National Pain Awareness Week (#NPAW2020) Shelly recently filmed a FREE 1-hour webinar for YogaMate: 'Yoga Therapy: Hope and Possibility for People with Chronic Pain.' Here's the link in cased you missed it: https://vimeo.com/344556351... Yoga therapy is an accessible, empowering, cost-effective, and practical methodology that can be part of a comprehensive pain-management solution. In this webinar, Shelly Prosko provides an educational talk before allowing you to put the principles into practice with a 20-min sample approach to working with people with chronic pain. If you're interested in learning more about this approach, you might consider registering for Shelly and her co-authors' (Marlysa Sullivan and Neil Pearson) upcoming webinar, based on their best-selling book, "Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain." This December 9, 2020, online offering will allow you to interact directly with the authors, to voice any questions or comments you might have. Additional info. on the Book Club webinar series and the authors' upcoming event can be found on Embodia: https://bit.ly/384hOET

Larry Payne, PhD Yoga Therapist - Founder of Samata International is offering his "Yoga After 50" Prime of Life Yoga course online ...starts next week on Dec.17th: https://samata.com/prime-of-life-yoga/

Next up! Wed Nov 11 - join us and chapter 3 author Dr. Matthew Taylor for our book club webinar! This is sure to be a fun and engaging way to explore pain theories and where we are in our own beliefs and where to go from there.... essential if we want to better help people in pain... The work of yoga is to discriminate between the changeable and unchangeable in Life.... In this webinar Matt shares insights into the importance of discerning between those concepts in pain care. He'll weave together how pain theories continue to evolve (changeable), how your view of the world continues to and should change, and how to use that awareness as you explore this webinar series. He will make it fun, he'll probably make fun of a few of our misperceived theories, and he welcomes your discussion at the conclusion of the webinar. Objectives for Chapter 3: 1) Have fun reviewing some pain theories and the present state of uncertainty that has become more acutely evident this year. 2) Leave with a framework to better appreciate and celebrate your present circumstances in working with yoga and pain care. 3) Be able to articulate that your ongoing creative responses are normal and fallible, and certain to change. Link to register: https://www.embodiaapp.com//245-yoga-and-science-in-pain-c

"I assure you demystifying this area is an important step toward ownership and better pelvic health." ~ Amadea Kezar Guest blogger, Amadea Kezar, M.Sc. PT, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, offers step-by-step instructions on how to do a vulvar self-exam and what to look for when you do. https://bit.ly/32hb96L

Congrats Patricia Barnes! A dear friend...OT and yoga therapist, has just launched her new website: a lovely mix of Occupational Therapy and Yoga Therapy: https://www.otyoga.org/ Pat's been doing this a long long time and is the real deal ;)... A wonderful contribution to healthcare!

Linda Boryski and her team and Saskatoon PhysioYoga are offering new classes starting this week:

Need a refreshing 6 min movement break from your computer? Have fun & adapt to your needs! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKO1ibNLtNw... *the practices in this video are not meant to act as therapy, treatment or medical advice! Please comply to any precautions or contraindications you may need to and/or receive clearance from your healthcare provider before participating*

Shelly's newsletter is one of the best ways that you can stay up to date on her recent happenings and future events, Live (when relevant), Online, AND Live Online It is also an excellent source of outstanding resources, with 2 sections every issue called 1) Learning Corner and 2) Shelly's "Wise n' Worthy Shoutouts." Two examples include, "Working on a suicide hotline changed how I talk to everyone," by Natalia Dashan or "Why it Hurts. It's more about sensitivity than damag...e," by Greg Lehman. Shelly's December newsletter focused on a theme of Self-Care. To ensure you don't miss a thing, you can subscribe to Shelly's newsletter from her website: https://physioyoga.ca

A wonderful (and free) compilation of content from this week’s #365daysofcompassion A really diverse collection:

For your convenience . . . Here is Shelly's one-stop shop for all webinar and courses (including FREE stuff) on Embodia! https://bit.ly/35LBtXj Next on the scheduleNovember 11th is Shelly, Marlysa Sullivan, and Neil Pearson’s Book Club Webinar Series, Yoga and Science in Pain Care Chapter 3: The Current State(s) and Theories on Pain Management, with Matthew J. Taylor of Smart Safe Yoga. ... You can find details about that here: https://bit.ly/2RtVYRF Happy Browsing! Pain Care U Marlysa Sullivan

Today's Wednesday W.O.W. Chat features a [semi-] oldie but a [super] goodie, with Professor Lorimer Moseley, a highly respected leading pain researcher and co-author. In it, Shelly asks Lorimer the following: Is pain education necessary for clinicians and people living in pain? If so, how much and why?... What does pain education and understanding pain even mean or look like? Lorimer also talks about why he is somewhat apprehensive about the way ‘pain science education’ is becoming a stand- alone modality. There is so much wisdom to unpack in this chat! If it sounds like an episode that you'd like to hear (or read), Shelly has both the video AND the transcript here, on her website: https://bit.ly/2IjdDtW

The AACIPM recently published this interview with Matthew Taylor: a personable blend of anecdotes and information that has come to reflect his style. http://bit.ly/37MwpRT Shelly also interviewed Matthew for some Words of Wisdom on the 'dilemma of prioritizing the effort put into sustaining relationships vs letting go of those that may not be sustainable or healthy' AND she collaborated with him (and Marlysa Sullivan and Neil Pearson) on their recently published White Paper (...link can be found in the AACIPM interview). W.O.W. Chat link: https://bit.ly/3bJODpk If you like what youve heard/read so far, you might be interested in Matthews November 11, 2020, webinar based on Chapter 3 of "Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain": The Current State(s) and Theories on Pain Management. The webinar is the third in Shelly, Marlysa, and Neil's 15-part book club webinar series launched in September. You can find a full description of Matthew's offering and the bundled series here: https://bit.ly/2RtVYRF If you'd like to learn more about this topic or wish you could ask the author questions first-hand, the opportunity to do so will be provided at the end of the webinar. Registrants will also receive a complimentary recording following the presentation. Smart Safe Yoga Pain Care U International Association of Yoga Therapists Embodia

"PhysioYoga + The Pelvic Floor" Online Course with Shelly Prosko of Prosko PhysioYoga Therapy is now available through Embodia Academy! Shelly shares over 14 hrs of content (lecture and practices) for healthcare practitioners, yoga therapists, yoga teachers, fitness professionals and all those who are interested in or work in pelvic rehabilitation and wellness care. Whether you are a pelvic floor physiotherapist looking to expand your current approach or a brand new practit...ioner wanting to learn more about the pelvic floor, this online course is meant to help support you on your path to learning more about how yoga can be used to help people enhance pelvic floor health in an evidence informed manner. This course serves as an introduction to the use of yoga as a complementary approach to help people who are suffering from a variety of pelvic floor dysfunctions and provides: An opportunity to expand and grow your knowledge and clinical skills in the integration of yoga into pelvic rehabilitation and wellness care, within the comfort of your own home Benefit from learning at your own pace Enjoy infinite access to the course, as long as the world wide web exists! Provide you with an opportunity to experience some self-care by participating in the practices Ultimately result in enhancing your patients and students experience and outcomes "I sincerely consider it an honour and privilege to share what I have learned over the years as a physical therapist and yoga therapist in clinical practice as well as an educator. I have taken much time and care in co-creating this with Embodia Academy to provide you with a valuable learning experience. I truly hope you enjoy and find immense value in this course!" ~Shelly Prosko To learn more about this online course and to register, please visit: https://www.embodiaacademy.com//94-physioyoga-and-the-pelv

On November 11, Dr. Matthew Taylor will be presenting a webinar, based on his chapter contribution to the best-selling yoga textbook, "Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain." If you enjoyed "The Current State(s) and Theory(ies) on Pain Management (sic)," the Book Club webinar is an opportunity to ask questions and interact directly with the chapter author. About the Author/Presenter:... Matthew J. Taylor, PT, PhD, C-IAYT creates and shares resources to incorporate smart, safe yoga for yoga professionals and conventional medical professionals. His leadership in the field of yoga risk management, as well as an expert legal witness, make him an expert in yoga safety and injuries. He was president of the International Association of Yoga Therapists when the professional development strategy was established and continues to serve in numerous capacities. His books, Fostering Creativity in Rehabilitation and Yoga Therapy as a Creative Response to Pain and over 30 publications have been the vanguard in integrative rehabilitation. Here's the link for more information and to register for the November 11 webinar on Embodia: https://bit.ly/35zwg4H

Tuesday Toilet Meditation this week is in Czech, guided by yoga instructor Jitka Stiessová https://bit.ly/33TzFL5 Here's a link to Shelly's YouTube channel (@ShellyProsko) with ALL of her toilet meditation translations to date! At last count . . . we think there were 10! ... To learn more about Jitka, you can go to: www.stiessova.cz

The co-authors and contributors collaborated on how best to share the huge amount of material presented in "Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain" in a way that would be fun, engaging, and highly educational. How might they help readers, yoga teachers, yoga therapists, and other movement specialists interested in integrating yoga and pain science in practical ways? They came up with the "Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Book Club Webinar Series." This exci...ting offering, platformed on Embodia, spans a total of 15 months, with one webinar per month based on chapters in this ground-breaking yoga textbook. Interested participants may sign up for just one webinar, or purchase the entire bundle at a discounted price. AND complimentary recordings will be provided immediately following each session, so that sessions can be reviewed and studied over and over again as desired. So far, weve heard from the book co-authors, Shelly, Neil Pearson, and Marlysa Sullivan, introduce the Book Club concept in the first FREE webinar here: https://bit.ly/31hdNrM Then we heard from Joletta Belton talking about the "Lived Experience of Pain," and THIS October 14, 2020, author and Director of Clinical and Academic Research at the Maryland University of Integrative Health, Dr. Steffany Moonaz, will present on Chapter 2: Current Research in Yoga and Pain. Heres the link to register for that session: https://bit.ly/3kQMs83 We hope youll join us in discussing the book in greater depth with these widely respected experts in the field of yoga and pain science!

Remember Shelly's research collaboration with the University of Saskatchewan? (Pic below). The project team looked at different aspects of a yoga class (not just the physical poses) and how yoga can help women's ability to prevent fall-related injuries. Fascinating and important work! Well, on November 20, Shelly along with Dr. Cathy Arnold and Dr. Brenna Bath are presenting their findings at the Canadian Fall Prevention Virtual Conference. The session is titled "The Effect ...Of Yoga On Decreasing The Risk Of Fall-related Injury In Peri- And Post-menopausal Women." Ticket and calendar information can be found here: https://bit.ly/2Tz5Omv

If you're interested in learning more about compassion in pain care, Shelly offers a one-hour FREE webinar, "Compassion: The Foundation of Pain Care." Thanks to Pain BC and Jenn Hanson, the gracious host. https://bit.ly/3gLS2Hh #painscience #compassion #selfcompasion #yoga #yogatherapy #PhysioYoga

Exciting News! Registration is NOW open for the first-ever Accessible Yoga VIRTUAL conference This means that, no matter how near or how far you are, these outstanding presenters are available and readily accessible to YOU, this October 911, 2020!... This year the Accessible Yoga volunteers, employees, conference organizers, and community are all striving to make this epic online conference available to one and to all. "Through our connection, we can share the message that the transformational practices of yoga are available to everyone." ~ Accessible Yoga If there are presentations that you wish to attend but cant make it in real time, no problem; ALL sessions will be recorded and made available to registrants at NO additional cost. BONUS events and pre-recorded classes and presentations can also be accessed by those who register. Shelly, Marlysa Sullivan, and Matthew Taylor will be presenting the topic of "Accessing the Benefits of Yoga for People in Pain" on October 10 at 10:45 am PST. Registration details, pricing options, and FAQs can all be found here: https://conference.accessibleyoga.org/a/34834/p4Gx68zA Jivana Heyman

Osteoarthritis and Pain. I don’t often beg - but please...worth a listen.... these messages are important and can impact how we manage our pain, how we help people in pain, how we teach movement, and the narratives we learn along the way....... Why does knee and hip Osteoarthritis hurt? Is it bone on bone? Is it wear and tear? https://www.oaoptimism.com/why-does-it-hurt

jill mueller, PT and educator, chatted with me last year in this W.O.W. Chat about her experience with professional burnout and one key shift in her practice that helped her navigate her way out and what self-care and self-compassion mean to her. She offers some Words Of Wisdom to those who may be experiencing burnout in their professional practice as a therapist. I really enjoyed this, Jill - thank you for sharing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It1_QN8Vstg

Voila! La Mditation de la Toilette en franaise! Traduit par mon ami Helene Couvrette (howd I do with my French?) New translation of the 6 stages of the Toilet Meditation uploaded onto my YouTube channel and ready for viewing! DM me if youd also like the French version of the written PDF handout.... Many other languages are available on my channel. thank you to my friend and yoga therapist Helene Couvrette for translating this into French for us! Please share with anyone you think would appreciate taking a moment of mindfulness several times per day while on toilet duty. #pelvichealth #pelvicfloorhealth #mindfulness https://www.youtube.com/watch

Thanks to Nina Zolotow of Yoga for Healthy Aging for expressing what many are feeling:

How to do a Vulvar Self Exam New blogpost up today! This time with GUEST BLOGGER, Amadea Kezar, MPT, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, taking us through, step by step, how to check our vulva: https://physioyoga.ca/how-to-do-a-vulvar-self-exam-by-amade

Theres a lot to be said about the Pelvic Floor . . . where to begin? Shelly wrote this article, "Beyond Kegels: How to Incorporate Pelvic Floor Cueing Into Your Yoga Classes," to help teachers help their students connect with the pelvic floor with the confidence borne of understanding. Yoga U Online... https://bit.ly/3abNTca

With "an estimated 2025% of North Americans and 1.5 billion people worldwide live[ing] with chronic (or persistent) pain, "chances are good that, as a yoga teacher, some of these people will show up as students in your class. Colleagues, co-authors, and friends, Shelly and Neil Pearson (of Pain Care U) share some important information, including myths and misperceptions, about pain and how you, as a yoga teacher, might address them in your classes. Yoga International http:...//bit.ly/332cNY1 Shelly, Neil, and Marlysa Sullivan recently released a best-selling yoga textbook, "Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain," now available for purchase at Amazon. Heres the link for those who are interested: https://amzn.to/3hFUWNa

An excellent resource for content on Compassion and Self-Care! Shelly writes: "Below you will find articles, podcast interviews, videos, webinars and courses that have an abundance of info on the nuances of self-care and compassion (includes self-compassion) along with practical application in everyday life and within the context of pain care. Within these resources are links to the work of those Ive learned from and continue to learn from in these areas." We hope you find t...he compilation to be useful and welcome you to share the link and/or material Most everyone can use a little bit of self-care https://bit.ly/32FsZAP See more

For any non-psychology health professionals looking to integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into their practice, Laura Rathbone van Meurs, is offering a virtual Live course in November:

Voila! La Méditation de la Toilette en française! Traduit par mon ami Helene Couvrette (howd I do with my French?) New translation of the 6 stages of the Toilet Meditation uploaded onto my YouTube channel and ready for viewing! DM me if youd also like the French version of the written PDF handout.... Many other languages are available on my channel. thank you to my friend and yoga therapist Helene Couvrette for translating this into French for us! Please share with anyone you think would appreciate taking a moment of mindfulness several times per day while on toilet duty. #pelvichealth #pelvicfloorhealth #mindfulness https://www.youtube.com/watch

Registered Provisional Psychologist and Yoga Therapist Michele Theoret said this about Shelly, Marlysa Sullivan, and Neil Pearsons recently released yoga textbook, Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain. A refreshing holistic approach to pain care which integrates a biopsychosocial framework for managing pain and moving through life with more grace and freedom. Yoga provides a valuable lens for compassionate curiosity towards the experience of pain a...nd what else might be possible. ~ Michele Theoret, MS; MA Counselling Psychology; E-RYT 500; Empowered U: Yoga & Psychology On September 9, 2020, the co-authors launched an exciting new project: Yoga and Science in Pain Care: The Book Club Webinar Series. Heres a link to Episode 1: a FREE webinar explaining what the Book Club series is all about. https://bit.ly/3gnBmFA All of the contributors to the book, Yoga and Science in Pain Care are participating, each offering an in-depth look at the topics they covered in the text; this is an exciting opportunity to speak with the authors and contributors directly! Registrants can sign up for a single webinar or purchase the entire bundle (at a discounted rate). BONUS: Complimentary FREE recordings of the webinar will be available immediately following each course. The book is available to purchase at the following locations; also, you can enter to win a FREE signed copy of the text (details to come): Amazon: ONLINE ordering info: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2sOf0WL UBC Press: http://bit.ly/3aaNAhk Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/38wZzoa We are thrilled about this new venture and hope you can join us! Embodia. Singing Dragon. Pain Care U

There's a lot to be said about the Pelvic Floor . . . where to begin? Shelly wrote this article, "Beyond Kegels: How to Incorporate Pelvic Floor Cueing Into Your Yoga Classes," to help teachers help their students connect with the pelvic floor with the confidence borne of understanding. Yoga U Online... https://bit.ly/3abNTca

Colleague and friend Scotty Butcher and his research team at U of S is studying the effects of COVID-19 symptoms on physical and psychological needs for rehab. It’s an online participation and they are accepting participants from anywhere in the world:

New compilation created! Compassion and Self-Care Content and Resources: A few years ago, I created a blogpost compiling content and resources related to my work surrounding pelvic floor health and yoga. The feedback I received from many of you, and continue to receive, was that you really appreciate these compilations because it makes it easier and more efficient to review and access the info as a one stop shop. ... So, I thought Id take some time to do the same and compile the resources and content Ive created and shared over the years surrounding the topic of compassion (includes self-compassion) and self-care. Below you will find articles, podcast interviews, videos, webinars and courses that have an abundance of info on the nuances of self-care and compassion (includes self-compassion) along with practical application in EVERYDAY LIFE and within the context of pain care. Within these resources are links to the work of those Ive learned from and continue to learn from in these areas. I will continue to add to this list as new content and info rolls in! Enjoy! And feel free to share https://physioyoga.ca/compassion-and-self-care-content-and-

My friend and PhysioYoga colleague, Linda Boryski, along with friend Karen Litzy Physical Therapy, PLLC are part of this upcoming online event about the "Future of Business in Physical Therapy" Sept 18: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future-of-business-in-phys

"During our development, we moved from the thrill of rounding out our pain care through the holistic model of health that is yoga practice and lifestyle, to now addressing the very real limitations for so many to access that same experience. Each of us in our own way/dharma is now making contributions to expand access that far exceeds our initial applications of service." ~ Shelly Prosko, Marlysa Sullivan, and Matthew J. Taylor Shelly, Marlysa, and Matthew are presenting at t...he FIRST EVER Accessible Yoga Conference--Online. The event is taking place on October 9-11, 2020, with a long list of outstanding presenters, including Amber Karnes, Dianne Bondy, Matthew Sanford, Michelle Cassandra Johnson, and too many more to list! Best to just take a peek, right here: https://bit.ly/2RunRsS Heres the link to Shellys co-authored blog with Marlysa and Matthew: https://bit.ly/2FBvECD Accessible Yoga Jivana Heyman

Voila! Tuesday Toilet Meditation this week features a FRENCH translation, graciously offered by Shellys dear friend, Helene Couvrette. https://bit.ly/3iCJ5AV And here is the written document version, for those who are interested: https://bit.ly/3mj2jxk... Cest fantastique!

Truthfulness. As always, Dr. Gail Parker delivers some wonderful insights and perspectives. Here are some simple, yet profound key takeaways that resonated with me during her chat with Jivana Heyman last week: 1) Satya. Truth. Yes, we all know that truth is important. But dang people, there is a difference between Brutal Truth vs Compassionate Truth. We need to be discerning. ... Gail says: When about to speak, ask is it: True? Necessary? Kind? Does it improve the silence? And ask yourself: What impact do I want to have? What impact am I having? Cuz guess what, your intention may be different than the impact its actually having. mic drop. W.O.W. I think this takes awareness. Another skill we can practice and get better at. I think communication issues may partly arise from lack of awareness and perhaps differing opinions on what kindness means and looks like! 2) "Its a sacred practice to use language in a healing way, whether or not youre teaching yoga." ~Gail Parker I love the term she uses: "Skillful Use of Language And one of the descriptions of Yoga: "Yoga is Skill in Action" And Id say that Language IS a form of Action. And Id therefore deduce that Skillful Use of Language is part of Yoga - an essential part. Education around skillful use of language is a vital part of the courses I teach - language is incredibly important, including in Pain Care. It can influence outcomes and peoples pain experiences. Thank you Gail and Jivana. I thoroughly enjoyed your discussion. You might be living under a rock (thats ok) if you havent heard about Gails best selling book yet: https://www.amazon.ca/Restorative-Ethnic-Race-//1787751856

"We each have fascinating stories of how yoga has eased or prevented suffering in our lives. Over the past two decades, we three physios turned yoga therapists, have both personally experienced and witnessed others reaping the benefits of yoga in addressing pain and suffering. Has that been your experience as well? It is hard to find a yoga professional who hasnt. During our development, we moved from the thrill of rounding out our pain care through the holistic model of hea...lth that is yoga practice and lifestyle, to now addressing the very real limitations for so many to access that same experience. Each of us in our own way/dharma is now making contributions to expand access that far exceeds our initial applications of service." Matthew Taylor, Marlysa Sullivan, Shelly Prosko Accessible Yoga Conference Oct 10-11, 2020

Co-authors and co-editors Shelly, Neil Pearson, and Marlysa Sullivan launched their exciting new offering, "Yoga and Science in Pain Care": The Book Club Webinar Series, on Sept. 9, with Joletta Belton talking about "The Lived Experience of Pain." [Complimentary recordings are provided to anyone who registers for the webinar(s).] Next up, on October 14, 2020, Steffany Moonaz will discuss Current Research in Yoga and Pain. Learning objectives for the webinar, based on Chapter... 2 of the book, "Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain" include: Describe the general trend in yoga research over the last twenty years. List major strengths and challenges in yoga research related to chronic pain. Define evidence-informed practice and explain its relevance to yoga therapy. Presenter Bio: Dr. Moonaz is a yoga therapist and researcher in Baltimore, MD. She currently serves as Director of Clinical and Academic Research at the Maryland University of Integrative Health, which offers the only Masters of Science in Yoga Therapy in the United States. She is the founder and director of Yoga for Arthritis, which offers yoga programs and trainings for people with arthritis and the professionals who serve them. You have the option to purchase individual sessions or the entire 15-month bulk series at a discount. For more information on the Book Club Webinar Series, heres a brief explanatory video by the authors: https://bit.ly/3gnBmFA To register for Steffanys webinar: https://bit.ly/33pqS3m and To purchase your copy of "Yoga and Science in Pain Care": https://amzn.to/3k938qS Pain Care U Embodia Singing Dragon

Here is an excellent and informative blog post by Jivana Heyman on "ableism": what it means and how to teach in a way that, instead, cultivates inclusivity and accessibility. "6 Ways to Avoid Ableism in Yoga Classes: Plus, why its a critical step in making the practice accessible and welcoming," published by Yoga Journal https://bit.ly/3jV9H05

The harmonious integration of the whole self in the service of the good society ~Scott Barry Kaufmans defn of healthy transcendence. This is the foundation/essence of the yoga therapy framework we use in healthcare ... Seems to be many parallels of humanistic psychology to yoga therapy. Wonderful episode & worth a listen: https://podcasts.apple.com//two-psychologist/id1387529624 And heres the explanatory framework for yoga therapy informed by philosophical and ethical perspectives: Sullivan et al 2017 https://www.researchgate.net//321082136_Toward_an_Explanat

1000 presenters. 10 topics. ZERO $$$! Shelly is thrilled to be presenting alongside some of her most highly respected peers in this epic FREE online offering: The Embodiment Conference. On October 14th through the 25th, people from allover the world will join in a mission to provide "free access to world-class teachers, practical tools for times of turmoil, and a supportive global community."... Shelly will be presenting her session "Enhancing Pelvic Floor Health Through an Embodied Practice" in the "Movement and Anatomy" stream. Other outstanding presenters, and people from whom Shelly has herself learned, include Gabor Mat, Kristin Neff, Stephen Porges, Peter Levine, Sharon Salzberg, Tara Brach, and so many more. You can follow this link for more information, including how to reserve your spot to this special event! https://theembodimentconference.org/#ShellyProsko

Well this is exciting and something to look forward to: I'm happy to be presenting a session at The Embodiment Conference FREE ONLINE for you all Oct 14-25. My session will be "Enhancing Pelvic Floor Health Through an Embodied Practice" in the Movement and Anatomy stream. Some of the Presenters include: Gabor Maté, Peter A Levine, PhD, Sharon Salzberg, Tara Brach, Stephen Porges, Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, Leslie Kaminoff's Yoga Anatomy, Gail Parker, Uma Dinsmore Tuli, Leila ...Stuart, Neil Pearson, Marlysa Sullivan, Mark Walsh, Otto Scharmer, Peter Blackaby, @Todd Hargrove, Rod Stryker, Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff, Ph.D., Dr. Dan Siegel, and many more... Topics such as Yoga, leadership, dance, creativity, social change, intimacy, martial arts, meditation, breathwork, coaching body therapy, anatomy, ecology and trauma are all represented. Sounds good, doesn't it? I look forward to participating as well as presenting! Link to get your FREE TICKET: https://theembodimentconference.org/#ShellyProsko

Well this is exciting and something to look forward to: Im happy to be presenting a session at The Embodiment Conference FREE ONLINE for you all Oct 14-25. My session will be "Enhancing Pelvic Floor Health Through an Embodied Practice" in the Movement and Anatomy stream. Some of the Presenters include: Gabor Mat, Peter A Levine, PhD, Sharon Salzberg, Tara Brach, Stephen Porges, Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, Leslie Kaminoffs Yoga Anatomy, Gail Parker, Uma Dinsmore Tuli, Leila ...Stuart, Neil Pearson, Marlysa Sullivan, Mark Walsh, Otto Scharmer, Peter Blackaby, @Todd Hargrove, Rod Stryker, Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff, Ph.D., Dr. Dan Siegel, and many more... Topics such as Yoga, leadership, dance, creativity, social change, intimacy, martial arts, meditation, breathwork, coaching body therapy, anatomy, ecology and trauma are all represented. Sounds good, doesnt it? I look forward to participating as well as presenting! Link to get your FREE TICKET: https://theembodimentconference.org/#ShellyProsko

Have you heard about Shelly, Neil, and Marlysas exciting new book club webinar series, Yoga and Science in Pain Care? The event will take place once a month over the next 15 months, in a unique a-la-carte or bundled format: viewers can enjoy select webinars OR purchase the entire 15-month bundle up front. [Tip: everyone who registers for the complete bundle will receive a complimentary recording of every session and have access to resources provided during the live session....] The series is intended for: Yoga therapists and other healthcare practitioners interested in integrating yoga into their approaches in clinical practice Yoga teachers interested in understanding aspects of the science behind yoga and pain Mind/body contemplative practitioners/researchers/clinicians who want to better understand the science around pain and how yoga as a mind/body practice works with people in pain Yoga practitioners or integrative health consumers who want an in-depth read with practical knowledge in this field. Yoga therapist programs and medical university/college programs that require online course study in pain care Schools that have online mind/body programs as stand-alone modules or as part of medical programs and other mind body institutions. People suffering from pain, particularly those keen about learning some practices to help with pain self-care and who want to learn more about the value of integrating pain science and yoga Anyone who read the book upon which the series is based, Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain, and wants to hear directly from the author/ contributor and to learn more/dive deeply into individual chapters. For a complete description, including registration information: https://bit.ly/31hdNrM Marlysa Sullivan Embodia Pain Care U

The day has come! Tonight's the night we officially kick off our Book Club webinar series. Join us LIVE at 5pm MDT. Or watch the replay at your convenience. We start with chapter 1, The Lived Experience of Pain: "When we live with pain for a long time, it changes who we are. It changes how we see the world and how we relate to the world. It changes everything. It is hard." ~Joletta Belton ... We believe that grounding in the lived experience is truly important for best pain care. Joletta teaches us: "we as people in pain need to know that we are strong, adaptable, resilient and capable." Joletta will elaborate on her challenge with navigating her chronic pain and offer suggestions and insight into how we can best serve and support people in pain. For more details and to register: https://www.embodiaapp.com//285-yoga-and-science-in-pain-c Marlysa Sullivan, Neil Pearson and I will facilitate and engage in discussion and learn with you all. Thanks Embodia for the platform :)

"Breathing is intimately linked to how we move and perform physically. How we breathe directly affects our digestion, blood circulation and immune system. It impacts our sexual health and ability to fulfill our basic toileting needs. It influences how we react to stress. It brings focus and concentration. The thoughts we have and the emotions we feel can change the way we breathe. Interestingly, changing the way we breathe can transform our thoughts, emotions and our physical body." ~ Talia Erdan https://physiodynamik.com/en/dare-to-breathe/ Shellys colleague and friend, Talia Erdan, is offering a 10-part article series exploring how we can use our breath to influence our thoughts, improve how we move, ease our pain and reach our full potential! Physio Dynamik

Shelly's co-author, colleague, and friend, Marlysa Sullivan, presented this session on HealthFlix last April. BONUS: the presentation INCLUDES a guided practice at the end The video ". . . explores what it means to live an authentic life and how this can help us in connecting more deeply with others. We will reflect and discuss aligning with what matters most to us in order to support ourselves and others in the living of a meaningful and purpose-filled life." Marlysa Sulli...van https://bit.ly/2Fhl57C Marlysa writes extensively on this topic in Chapter 15 of the co-authored book, "Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain," where you can also find some practice examples. Here's a W.O.W. Chat with Marlysa and Shelly on the meaning of life, too: https://bit.ly/2WEYVmd

Tuesday Toilet Meditation . . . in DUTCH. Here's the translation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3h4OChH and the written version on PDF handout: https://bit.ly/31WQ4hX ... You can learn more about Dr. Pauline Lucas on her website, at www.DrPaulineLucas.com or on her new YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jF6DVM Shelly has compiled a summary of Toilet Meditation translations, including French, German, Hebrew, Korean, Chinese, and more--all on her website, here: https://bit.ly/2F5EurQ Happy Toileting!

The day has come! Tonights the night we officially kick off our Book Club webinar series. Join us LIVE at 5pm MDT. Or watch the replay at your convenience. We start with chapter 1, The Lived Experience of Pain: "When we live with pain for a long time, it changes who we are. It changes how we see the world and how we relate to the world. It changes everything. It is hard." ~Joletta Belton ... We believe that grounding in the lived experience is truly important for best pain care. Joletta teaches us: "we as people in pain need to know that we are strong, adaptable, resilient and capable." Joletta will elaborate on her challenge with navigating her chronic pain and offer suggestions and insight into how we can best serve and support people in pain. For more details and to register: https://www.embodiaapp.com//285-yoga-and-science-in-pain-c Marlysa Sullivan, Neil Pearson and I will facilitate and engage in discussion and learn with you all. Thanks Embodia for the platform :)

Shellys co-author, colleague, and friend, Marlysa Sullivan, presented this session on HealthFlix last April. BONUS: the presentation INCLUDES a guided practice at the end The video ". . . explores what it means to live an authentic life and how this can help us in connecting more deeply with others. We will reflect and discuss aligning with what matters most to us in order to support ourselves and others in the living of a meaningful and purpose-filled life." Marlysa Sulli...van https://bit.ly/2Fhl57C Marlysa writes extensively on this topic in Chapter 15 of the co-authored book, "Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain," where you can also find some practice examples. Heres a W.O.W. Chat with Marlysa and Shelly on the meaning of life, too: https://bit.ly/2WEYVmd

Shelly, Marlysa Sullivan, and Neil Pearson's Book Club Webinar Series is about to begin, THIS Wednesday, September 9! If you haven't caught wind of this exciting event yet, here's the rundown on what it's all about: https://bit.ly/2ZaoVGt... Thanks to Nataliya Zlotnikov for writing such a clear and comprehensive blog and Embodia for sharing! Pain Care U

Tuesday Toilet Meditation . . . in DUTCH. Heres the translation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3h4OChH and the written version on PDF handout: https://bit.ly/31WQ4hX ... You can learn more about Dr. Pauline Lucas on her website, at www.DrPaulineLucas.com or on her new YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jF6DVM Shelly has compiled a summary of Toilet Meditation translations, including French, German, Hebrew, Korean, Chinese, and more--all on her website, here: https://bit.ly/2F5EurQ Happy Toileting!

Shelly regrets that her 20-hour on-site course on September 20, in Saskatoon, Canada, has been cancelled due to uncertainties surrounding the pandemic. For more information, including tentatively rescheduling in Spring 2021: http://bit.ly/2Umjvqv

Shelly, Marlysa Sullivan, and Neil Pearsons Book Club Webinar Series is about to begin, THIS Wednesday, September 9! If you havent caught wind of this exciting event yet, heres the rundown on what its all about: https://bit.ly/2ZaoVGt... Thanks to Nataliya Zlotnikov for writing such a clear and comprehensive blog and Embodia for sharing! Pain Care U

Shelly's friend and colleague, Pauline Lucas, has a new YouTube channel with wonderful guided meditations. This one is a 20-minute Body Scan Meditation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOeZUb2zkZY

Still time to join us on Wednesday!

Join us and Joletta this Wednesday eve:

Ann Parkinson, of Unity Physiotherapy & Wellbeing, shares her compassionate, first-person approach to Living Well With Pain": https://bit.ly/2DfLFxa

Here's Joletta Belton with a short clip about what you can expect from her upcoming webinar, "The Lived Experience of Pain." She writes, "This is how I started my chapter, and how I will ground this session. I will explore this life- and self-altering aspect of pain, as well as how we can work through these changes and difficulties." Joletta kicks off the 15-month series September 9 just 5 days away. . . . we hope you'll join us! ... Pain Care U Singing Dragon Marlysa Sullivan Embodia Here's the link to Joletta's webinar: https://bit.ly/31IDG4V and to the complete bundled series: https://bit.ly/31hdNrM

Shellys friend and colleague, Pauline Lucas, has a new YouTube channel with wonderful guided meditations. This one is a 20-minute Body Scan Meditation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOeZUb2zkZY

A bit about the book club, including the full schedule and bios of all the chapter contributors: Hope youll join us https://www.embodiaapp.com//285-yoga-and-science-in-pain-c... Steffany Moonaz Matthew Taylor Matt Erb Lori Rubenstein Fazzio @Tracey Meyers @Joletta Belton Michael Lee @Antonio Sausys Neil Pearson Shelly Prosko Marlysa Sullivan Thank you Embodia

Heres Joletta Belton with a short clip about what you can expect from her upcoming webinar, "The Lived Experience of Pain." She writes, "This is how I started my chapter, and how I will ground this session. I will explore this life- and self-altering aspect of pain, as well as how we can work through these changes and difficulties." Joletta kicks off the 15-month series September 9 just 5 days away. . . . we hope youll join us! ... Pain Care U Singing Dragon Marlysa Sullivan Embodia Heres the link to Jolettas webinar: https://bit.ly/31IDG4V and to the complete bundled series: https://bit.ly/31hdNrM

We don't often have the opportunity to hear about chronic pain FROM a first-person perspective, from the person who is actually LIVING it. That's just one reason why Joletta Belton's contribution to Shelly, Marlysa, and Neil's co-authored book, "Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain" is so valuable. Join us in kicking off the authors' exciting new Book Club Series on September 9, with co-contributor to the bestselling book, "Yoga and Science in Pain Car...e," Joletta Belton. The Learning Objectives of Joletta's 90-minute webinar include: Reflect on pain as a lived experience that affects our identities and lives Recognize how a person's story helps to better understand their pain, which leads to better treatment paths Practice deep listening, without listening to formulate a response or attempt to fix This webinar is ONE of 15-part series, diving deep into the topics surrounding yoga science and pain care. Webinars can be purchased individually, or as a complete package, and material is available for life upon purchase. Embodia The authors and contributors are so excited about this new offering! We hope you can join us in travelling the road, investigating the nuances, and learning the latest research on yoga science and pain care. Info below: Joletta's webinar: https://bit.ly/31IDG4V Complete webinar bundle: https://bit.ly/31hdNrM

We dont often have the opportunity to hear about chronic pain FROM a first-person perspective, from the person who is actually LIVING it. Thats just one reason why Joletta Beltons contribution to Shelly, Marlysa, and Neils co-authored book, "Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain" is so valuable. Join us in kicking off the authors exciting new Book Club Series on September 9, with co-contributor to the bestselling book, "Yoga and Science in Pain Car...e," Joletta Belton. The Learning Objectives of Jolettas 90-minute webinar include: Reflect on pain as a lived experience that affects our identities and lives Recognize how a persons story helps to better understand their pain, which leads to better treatment paths Practice deep listening, without listening to formulate a response or attempt to fix This webinar is ONE of 15-part series, diving deep into the topics surrounding yoga science and pain care. Webinars can be purchased individually, or as a complete package, and material is available for life upon purchase. Embodia The authors and contributors are so excited about this new offering! We hope you can join us in travelling the road, investigating the nuances, and learning the latest research on yoga science and pain care. Info below: Jolettas webinar: https://bit.ly/31IDG4V Complete webinar bundle: https://bit.ly/31hdNrM

Today is the last day to enjoy 15% off one of Shelly's most popular courses: "PhysioYoga and the Pelvic Floor." This course offers a theoretical and experiential integration of accessible and practical yoga methods to enhance overall pelvic floor health and wellness. It is designed for physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, athletic therapists, exercise therapists, kinesiologists, yoga therapists, yoga teachers,... and those interested in learning more about pelvic floor health and well-being. Bonus "PhysioYoga and the Pelvic Floor" is an IAYT Approved Professional Development course, awarding yoga therapists 16 CEUs upon course completion. https://bit.ly/3lsh28Z For more information about the course, including how to register and enjoy great savings, you can go to Embodia, here: https://bit.ly/3lsh28Z

Today is the last day to enjoy 15% off one of Shellys most popular courses: "PhysioYoga and the Pelvic Floor." This course offers a theoretical and experiential integration of accessible and practical yoga methods to enhance overall pelvic floor health and wellness. It is designed for physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, athletic therapists, exercise therapists, kinesiologists, yoga therapists, yoga teachers,... and those interested in learning more about pelvic floor health and well-being. Bonus "PhysioYoga and the Pelvic Floor" is an IAYT Approved Professional Development course, awarding yoga therapists 16 CEUs upon course completion. https://bit.ly/3lsh28Z For more information about the course, including how to register and enjoy great savings, you can go to Embodia, here: https://bit.ly/3lsh28Z

"When we live with pain for a long time, it changes who we are. It changes how we see the world and how we relate to the world. It changes everything. It is har...d." ~@mycuppajo 1 week today, we launch our book club webinar series kicking off with: Yoga and Science in Pain Care Chapter 1: The Lived Experience of Pain Join us as Joletta Belton explores this life- and self-altering aspect of pain, as well as how we can work through these changes and difficulties. It all begins with hearing and holding space for our stories. Only when we are understood as people can our pain be understood. It continues through empowering people living with pain to live well by guiding them in their search to find their own possibilities, their own meanings, their own paths. My path forward was paved with science and stories, mindfulness and movement, self-care, and compassion. What gives me such hope is that there are many paths forward. There are endless possibilities and you can help show us the way. Jo Learning Objectives for Chapter 1: - Reflect on pain as a lived experience that affects our identities and lives. - Recognize how a persons story helps to better understand their pain, which leads to better treatment paths. -Practice deep listening, without listening to formulate a response or attempt to fix. This webinar is a part of a larger webinar series. You can choose to register for individual sessions or you can register for the entire series at a discount. Link at Embodia or here: https://bit.ly/3hT38dT #yoga #pain #paincare #chronicpain #yogatherapy #yogatherapytraining #physioyoga #physiyoga #proskoyoga #painscience

TOMORROW is your last chance to enjoy savings on two of Shellys most popular webinars and course: 1) Her webinar "Self-Care During Difficult Times" will be 10% off AND... 2) Online course" PhysioYoga and the Pelvic Floor" will be 15% off. Remember that you can take advantage of savings now and move through the course or enjoy the webinar at your own pace, whenever you like. You have lifetime access to the material! Here are the links for more information: Self-Care webinar: https://bit.ly/2YxaIDq PhysioYoga course: https://bit.ly/3lsh28Z

Today through to Sept.3, heres 10% off my webinar, Self-Care for health caregivers during challenging times: https://bit.ly/2YxaIDq... Details below. Includes theory and practices ... and you can access anytime and keep the content forever:

Dutch Toilet Meditation released on YouTube today! Thank you to my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Pauline Lucas of the Mayo Clinic: WC Meditatie Vertaald door Dr. Pauline Lucas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCxXhc9aeTk ... 6 Stages of the Toilet Meditation translated into Dutch and guided by Dr. Pauline Lucas Mindful zijn en volledig aanwezig zijn terwijl je op het toilet bent, biedt de mogelijkheid om meerdere keren per dag mindfulness te oefenen, en het kan ook helpen bij het verbeteren van de bekkengezondheid en het welzijn. Being mindful and fully present while we are on the toilet provides an opportunity to practice mindfulness several times throughout the day, as well as it can help enhance pelvic health and well being. **And heres the written PDF handout on google drive: https://drive.google.com//1YJ572Lp7RKJbfBUOZbDOvusvz/view The english version of the toilet meditation, along with many other languages can all be found on my YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch And check out Dr. Pauline Lucas website: http://phoenixyogaandmeditation.com/ and her YouTube Channel has free guided meditations: https://www.youtube.com/chan/UCA7PCHtbjusLc1hXwDnCIxA/about