From Pain to Possibility
267 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago -You are a yoga teacher or a health professional who wants to integrate yoga therapeutically. You want a more holistic, biopsychosocial approach to helping your clients heal. You want to empower them to listen and to learn about their bodies.
In From Pain to Possibility, Susi Hately, B.Sc. Kinesiology blends modern understanding of anatomy and biomechanics with the ancient wisdom of yoga. This weekly show will share Susi's best ideas from over 25 years of helping her clients reduce and eradicate pain.
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Making a Difference in Healing: From Technique to Transformation: Elevating Your Healing Practice | #260
June 20, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes - 17.7 MBToday’s episode of the podcast is special because it was recorded out of some real-life inspiration. It involves me exploring the magic of the healing process and how to achieve that with your clients on a consistent basis. Listen in as I explain why, if we want to make a difference in healing, we need to move from technique and in the direction of transformation. Because there are no binary answers in healing—we must step back, utilize anatomy, use our knowledge, and allow for the magic t...
Body Scan in a Side Bend | #259
June 18, 2024 07:00 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBIt’s that time again—time to achieve rest, recuperation, and better breathing with another body scan practice. Only this exercise is meant to be performed while in a side bend as it can be a lovely place to settle through the body. All you need to do is grab a yoga mat, a couple pillows, or even a blanket, and I’ll walk you through, step-by-step, the instructions of this side bend body scan. And, if you benefited from this practice, be sure to explore previous episodes to find similar medi...
Healing the Feet - Two Stories with Lisa Neukomm and Angelique Canonico | #258
June 13, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBIn the next part of my “Exploring Your Feet” mini-series, I’m talking with two trainees of my recent Yoga Intensive, Lisa Neukomm and Angelique Canonico. Both are here sharing their stories about feet-related issues and how they’ve benefited from my course to begin healing. Listen in to our conversations as we open your eyes, your heart, and your mind to the healing possibilities in your own feet and body, and that of your clients. That includes becoming more aware of your movements, using...
Foot Awareness - Short Mindful Walking & Running Practice | #257
June 11, 2024 07:00 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBWhen experiencing pain or discomfort, it’s easy to fixate on finding out the next exercise you need to do for your rehabilitation process. That logical processing is necessary but in order to support a transformative healing process, we must also use a different part of our brain. This practice will allow you to enjoy the benefits of the relaxation response, which slows down brain wave frequency and provides optimal healing opportunities. So, whether it’s outside or on a treadmill, tun...
Exploring Your Feet 3: A Whole Body Mind Approach to Healing Your Feet | #256
June 06, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBIn part three of my mini-series, Exploring Your Feet, we’re taking a holistic view of healing the feet—a perspective that incorporates both the body and mind. To do so, we’ll be looking at our feet as our body’s foundation but also as a link in a connected chain. So tune in as I explore kinetic changes and several exercises that can be used to support your clients as they improve the function of their feet. I’ll also be examining how to better understand body mechanics and why it’s possibl...
Breathing Exercise and Body Scan - Foot Awareness | #255
June 04, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutes - 21 MBIn the next part of my “Exploring Your Feet” mini-series, I’m providing you detailed instructions for a body scan practice—one designed to bring your attention to your feet. By doing so, you’ll be more equipped to listen to your body and address pain associated with your feet. So find a safe, comfortable place to sit or lay down as I guide you, step-by-step, through this 15-minute body scan practice to put you more in touch with your feet, your movements, and what it is your body is commun...
Exploring Your Feet 2: Happy Feet and Wearing Flip Flops - My Own Story | #254
May 30, 2024 07:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBOn today’s episode—the second in my new mini-series, Exploring Your Feet—I’m investigating how our feet respond to flip flops as well as sharing my own experiences in managing this stimulus while also elevating my function. Listen in to learn the compensation patterns most associated with wearing flip flops, the ways to support foot function while doing so, and how my time bike riding has allowed me to become more connected to my movements—both my feet and up the chain. Get full ...
Exploring Your Feet: A New Mini Series | #253
May 23, 2024 07:00 - 24 minutes - 20.2 MBIt’s a very special episode today as I’m beginning a brand new mini-series, “Exploring Your Feet,” where we will dive deep into our feet, the pain and soreness that can occur in our feet, and ways to use our feet to better understand our movements. Listen in as I help you understand the feet as the foundation of your movements (while also sharing how that interpretation can be limiting) as well as ways to tune into your feet such as by using a golf ball to relieve tension in various parts ...
R&R Sleep Meditation | Ep #252
May 21, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes - 21.8 MBOn today’s episode I'll be guiding you through another Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditation—a practice created by Ann Douglas, a teacher and trainer of yoga, yoga nidra, and meditation. So find a safe space to listen as I walk you through, step-by-step, the instructions of this R&R Sleep Meditation. And, if you benefited from this practice, you can check out previous episodes to find similar meditations. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsyner...
Better Ways for Strengthening Your Core: Becoming An Anatomy Architect | Ep #251
May 16, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes - 15.9 MBOn today’s episode we’re exploring the concept of core stability from the lens of being an anatomy architect. More specifically, I’m discussing better ways to strengthen your core in a way that can effectively reduce or eradicate your pain. Tune in as I share the keys to strengthening your core and how that requires reducing the layers of tension over it, as well as the anatomy architect state of mind that allows patients and professionals alike to identify compensation patterns and improv...
Better Ways for Strengthening Your Core: Becoming An Anatomy Architect | Ep #250
May 16, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes - 15.9 MBOn today’s episode we’re exploring the concept of core stability from the lens of being an anatomy architect. More specifically, I’m discussing better ways to strengthen your core in a way that can effectively reduce or eradicate your pain. Tune in as I share the keys to strengthening your core and how that requires reducing the layers of tension over it, as well as the anatomy architect state of mind that allows patients and professionals alike to identify compensation patterns and improv...
R&R Sleep Meditation | Ep #250
May 14, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MBSuffering from a lack of sleep? Or maybe you’re getting the recommended amount of sleep but you still don’t feel well rested. Well, in today's episode, I’ll be guiding you through a 30-minute Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditation, which is sure to help you recharge. Find a safe and comfortable place to sit or lay down and tune in as I walk you step-by-step through this meditation, and be sure to keep an eye out for more meditations on future episodes. Get full show notes and mor...
Introducing Healing In Synergy | Ep #249
May 09, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes - 23.4 MBFor many healing professionals, the old method of “one-size-fits-all solutions” simply isn’t working anymore. Instead, nowadays, clients (and teachers too) must tap into their own awareness to understand pain and the anatomy, biomechanics, and kinesiological principles associated with it. Tune in this week to hear me the steps to strengthen the mind-body connection, how to teach from a place of confidence in your practice, as well as ways to have honest conversation about pain. Finally...
Guided Body Scan for Awareness | Ep #248
May 07, 2024 07:00 - 16 minutes - 13.7 MBAs we continue to explore more guided meditations on the podcast, today’s show is extra special because I’m walking you through a new kind of body scan practice—different from what we’ve done in previous episodes. While the typical body scan focuses your attention to a single point in your body (your hands, your shoulders, your feet, etc.) this practice I’m walking you through today will guide your attention to two points, allowing you to explore the space in between and around them. So fi...
Why I Don't Teach Uttanasana for Relieving Back Pain | Ep #247
May 02, 2024 07:00 - 18 minutes - 15.1 MBOn today’s episode we’re exploring back pain and, specifically, why I don’t use the Uttanasana yoga pose as a means of reducing that pain in my clients. In short, it’s because the results aren’t consistent enough. Join me in discussing back pain, how such pain is actually an expression of the actual problem, and the alternatives to Uttanasana—some of which aren’t mechanical and instead may be yoga nidra, breathing, and rest. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www....
The Power of Cueing | Ep #246
April 25, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes - 15.9 MBWhether you’re a yoga therapist, a yoga teacher, or a client currently in the rehab process, the concept of cueing impacts everyone, which is why today I’m discussing how to engage in cueing in a way that is most beneficial for healing. Listen in as I explore the fundamentals of cueing, the relationship formed between health professionals and patients through cueing, as well as how to use cueing to prevent injuries and strengthen the connection to our bodies. Get full show notes and...
Guided Body Scan Meditation - 20 Minutes | Ep #245
April 18, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes - 16.1 MBGet comfortable because today I’ll be walking you through a body scan and breath awareness meditation, a practice similar to the Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditations covered in previous episodes. So find a safe and quiet place where you can sit or lay down as I guide you, step-by-step, through this 20-minute body scan and breath awareness practice in order to down-regulate your nervous system. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/245
Healing & Synergy: Retiring Yoga Poses? | Ep #244
April 16, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutes - 12.8 MBAs I continue my mini-series on Healing & Synergy, today we’re discussing what happens when a health professional or a client hits a wall during rehab and they decide to “retire this yoga pose”. Listen in to learn how a client’s embodied awareness can lead to better connection, less tension, and less gripping. And how, in those states, a patient can increase their capabilities and, as a result, progress their healing. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functio...
Healing & Synergy: 3 Myths About Yoga And Business | Ep #243
April 11, 2024 07:00 - 23 minutes - 19.2 MBWelcome to another special episode in the Healing & Synergy mini-series where we are discussing the three biggest myths associated with yoga therapy and the business of practicing it. There are so many great training programs out there that neglect to give participants the education they need to grow a thriving practice without sacrificing their well-being. Tune in as I’m challenging the idea that you can’t actually make a living being a yoga therapist or that people are unwilling to ...
Healing & Synergy: Why Modifications Don't Work in Yoga Therapy and What Does | Ep #242
April 09, 2024 07:00 - 20 minutes - 17 MBIn this next part of the Healing & Synergy mini-series, we’re discussing the concept of modifications and how, while they may be useful in yoga teaching, they can be counterproductive in yoga therapy. Tune in as I explain how such modifications limit the healing process during rehabilitation as well as the thinking required to move away from those workarounds to actually resolve a patient’s core movement issues. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.function...
Healing & Synergy: R&R Sleep Meditation - How To Get Out of "Fix It" and Into Healing | Ep #241
April 04, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutes - 32 MBFind a quiet, comfortable spot because today’s episode—the next part of my Healing & Synergy mini-series—is another Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditation practice, this one focused on helping you navigate the highs and lows of the rehabilitation process. Listen in as I explain the power behind the practice of opposites in yoga nidra, especially as it relates to the “fix it” cycle, and then guide you through this 40-minute R&R Sleep Meditation, step-by-step. Get full show notes ...
Healing & Synergy: My Clients Just Want a Fix | Ep #240
April 02, 2024 07:00 - 18 minutes - 15.2 MBNow and again as healing professionals, we encounter clients who simply want a fix for their pain and are uninterested in understanding the systems of healing. For many such clients, you may be the latest in a long line of health professionals they’ve sought out. Where you can differ though is in how you develop a healing relationship with these patients so they see rehab as an exploration. Tune in this week as I describe how to cultivate trust with a client by starting a dialogue with...
Healing & Synergy: Becoming An Integrative Personal Trainer | Ep #239
March 28, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes - 22.9 MBAs part of the mini-series on Healing & Synergy, today we’re talking with Lisa Neukomm, personal trainer and current participant in the Yoga Therapy Certification, about integrating the concepts she’s learned in the program into her practice. Listen in as we discuss how to become an integrative personal trainer by abandoning a healing process that is just goal oriented—lifting heavier weighting, increasing reps, etc.—and, instead, advocating a mind-body connection to achieve true healing w...
Healing & Synergy: Making Money as a Yoga Therapist – Is It Possible? | Ep #238
March 26, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MBMany struggle to balance being a yogi and running a profitable business because, sadly, no one taught them how. But there is a way to nurture and nourish yourself and your clients as a yoga instructor. In today’s episode, I'm speaking specifically to yoga professionals interested in learning how to grow a sustainable practice without burning out. Listen in as I share how to grow your business in alignment with the healing approach, as well as how to identify a niche by recognizing the ...
Healing & Synergy: When Your Clients Are Hard Drivers – How to Help Them Get Out of Pain | Ep #237
March 21, 2024 07:00 - 18 minutes - 15 MBToday I'm talking about a very specific kind of client that may frequent your practice: the “hard driver." This is one of those clients who is deeply ambitious, strong-willed, and has a hard time slowing down. There are some really smart ways you can help these clients reduce pain while working with their natural energetic tendencies and I'm sharing them in this week's episode. Tune in to learn how to channel a client’s innate internal energies to support their rehabilitation and the t...
Healing & Synergy: How Being a Great Teacher is Key to Helping Your Clients Out Pain with Ruth Ann Penny | Ep #236
March 19, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutes - 31.6 MBMany of us in Western culture have a rigid understanding of the student-teacher relationship—one that places teachers in positions of authority to which students are taught to defer. But helping our clients to heal requires a relationship of exchange. In this episode, I’m speaking with Ruth Ann Penny, veteran educator and yoga teacher, about the role of teachers in helping clients out of pain. Listen in as Ruth Ann and I share an in-depth discussion on our role as effective teachers, e...
Healing & Synergy: Lazy Glutes, Dead Butt, and the Art of Reconnection | Ep #235
March 14, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes - 17 MBI'm continuing my mini-series on reducing and eradicating physical pain for your clientele and today’s episode focuses on the glutes—specifically what people may refer to as “lazy glutes” or “dead butt”. In addition to addressing why such terminology can be detrimental to patients, we’ll walk through some of the core glutes exercises that are recommended in the rehabilitation process and the ways in which we, as health professionals, can help clients gain awareness so that they can properly ...
Healing & Synergy: The 5 Key Components to Help Clients Reduce and Eradicate Pain | Ep #234
March 12, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 26.1 MBAs a health professional, it’s crucial to understand that your job is not to heal your clients but rather to provide them with the physical and mental tools required to reduce pain. In part two of my Healing & Synergy mini-series, I’m discussing the five key components to help reduce and eradicate your clients’ pain. Listen in as I outline all five of these key components, including “compelling reason” and “strengthening for real,” as well as provide insights on how to implement these prin...
Ep #233: Healing & Synergy: A New Mini-Series
March 07, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBIf you're a health professional or yoga teacher who wants to hone your ability to help clients reduce and eradicate pain, I recorded this episode and the upcoming mini-series for you! Tune in to hear me discuss the connection between having fun while working with clients and growing your business, and strategies for cultivating a client base that is committed to your healing techniques. You'll learn what kinds of questions you should be asking yourself to effectively grow your healing ...
Healing & Synergy: A New Mini-Series | Ep #233
March 07, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBIf you're a health professional or yoga teacher who wants to hone your ability to help clients reduce and eradicate pain, I recorded this episode and the upcoming mini-series for you! Tune in to hear me discuss the connection between having fun while working with clients and growing your business, and strategies for cultivating a client base that is committed to your healing techniques. You'll learn what kinds of questions you should be asking yourself to effectively grow your healing ...
Strength is Easy | Ep #232
February 29, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 23 MBFor many of my clients, the concept of becoming stronger is a challenge, especially after rehab. This is because their rehabilitation likely failed to instill a feeling of connection to their body and the movements required for strengthening. On today’s episode, I'm discussing the process you and your clients can use to make gains after rehab and why, despite common belief, strength can be easy. Listen in as I explore how to gain better bodily awareness during rehab so that afterwards...
Ep #232: Strength is Easy
February 29, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 23 MBFor many of my clients, the concept of becoming stronger is a challenge, especially after rehab. This is because their rehabilitation likely failed to instill a feeling of connection to their body and the movements required for strengthening. On today’s episode, I'm discussing the process you and your clients can use to make gains after rehab and why, despite common belief, strength can be easy. Listen in as I explore how to gain better bodily awareness during rehab so that afterwards...
Building Strength and Getting Stronger | Ep #231
February 22, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutes - 19.8 MBAchieving strength—the kind of real strength that supports a pain-free life—requires a solid connection between mind and body. This is the type of strength that we rely on in the rehabilitation process, and I'm outlining how to build this strength in today's episode. Tune in to hear me outline the eight principles of movement that will help you become more attuned to your body’s functions, foster a greater connection between your mind and your body, and start down the path toward alle...
R&R Sleep Meditation with Anne Douglas | Ep #230
February 15, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes - 28.8 MBOn this very special episode, I’m speaking with Anne Douglas, a teacher and trainer of yoga and meditation, about the incredible benefits of the Rest and Revitalization Sleep Meditation certification that she created. If you've been curious about adding this technique to your toolbox as an instructor, this episode is for you. Anne and I discuss how different healing practices such as hypnotherapy and non-sleep deep rest teaching (NSDR) fold into sleep meditation, and the ways in which ...
Yoga Intensive with Charlotte Van Bassan and Susan Morrison | Ep #229
February 08, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 26.5 MBI'm so excited to again be talking to two recent graduates of my Therapeutic Yoga Intensive in what is becoming a recurring series where we explore the real, tangible impacts that teachers are having using what they learned in the program. Today's episode features Charlotte Van Bassan and Susan Morrison who are joining me to discuss how the Therapeutic Yoga Intensive has given them the tools to help others become more aware of their movements and compensation patterns, as well as how a...
Shoulder and Whole Body Connection: From Grumpy to Happy Dog | Ep #228
February 01, 2024 08:00 - 19 minutes - 15.6 MBWhile some styles of yoga consider downward facing dog to be a resting pose, many can attest to their difficulty in achieving this position. In this episode of my shoulder mini-series, I’ll unpack downward dog and the compensation patterns connected to it so you can turn your grumpy dog into a pain-free puppy! Tune in to learn how you can perform your own dog pose, and understand both the mindset and the actual movements required to improve shoulder awareness in this pose and use it to...
Shoulder and Hips Connection: Exploring Bridge Pose and Supine Twist | Ep #227
January 30, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes - 18 MBOftentimes, an issue you’re suffering from in one part of your body actually has roots elsewhere. Such is the case with the shoulders, where the problem may be a result of a poor connection between the shoulders and hips. In this episode of my shoulder mini-series, I’ll guide you through two movements – a bridge pose and a supine twist – to help you become more aware of the relationship between shoulders and hips en route to achieving gains in the rehabilitation process. Get fu...
Shoulder – Why I Don’t Love the Cue “Setting the Shoulder Blades” | Ep #226
January 25, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 24 MBIf you've dealt with shoulder issues personally or supported your clients through them, you may have heard of "setting the shoulder blades." In this second part of my shoulder mini-series, I'm addressing this concept, and explaining why I recommend alternatives. First we’ll discuss what it actually means to set the shoulder blades or the scapula and how that process—which is intended to put the shoulders and the shoulder girdle in the correct position—can be misguided and potentially h...
Shoulder – A New Mini-Series | Ep #225
January 18, 2024 08:00 - 21 minutes - 17.2 MBThis episode begins a new mini-series focusing on the shoulder and shoulder girdle, in which we'll explore the reasons shoulder injuries occur, and how to support the girdle in becoming stable, strong, and mobile. The shoulder girdle acts as a bridge between the arms, spine, torso, and more, and we're going to explore its role in transmitting and transforming energy. Tune in to learn the principles of movement that inform shoulder function so you can support your clients (or yourself) in ...
Walking Program Part 2 | Ep #224
January 16, 2024 08:00 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MBThis is the second and final episode of my two-part series on a return to pain-free walking. Today we’re talking about what happens after your first two "reconnaissance" walks — how to stay on track and continue making progress. I’ll outline four helpful concepts, like remembering the gains you've made and staying in your body while walking. Plus, we’ll discuss some simple and effective movements to take advantage of during your walk if you start to feel any warning sensations. Get f...
Walking Program Part 1 | Ep #223
January 11, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes - 18.5 MBToday’s episode kicks off the first part of my two-part series on pain-free walking, which is a common desire from my patients as they begin to enjoy extended periods without pain. So, how exactly can you go from zero to 30 minutes? This is a big step and not one to take lightly. Listen in as I share how exactly you can gauge your baseline, what movements and patterns you should be aware of while walking, as well as ways to avoid significant setbacks on your road to 30 minutes. ...
Mechanics of Breathing Part 8 – Full-Body Breathing | Ep #222
January 04, 2024 08:00 - 21 minutes - 17.6 MBWe’ve discussed how sleep apnea is on an upward trend, but that doesn’t mean we need to normalize it. As part of my mini-series on the Mechanics of Breathing, today’s episode will focus on several full-body breathing exercises to bring intention to your breathing and counteract airway issues. Listen in as I guide you through various exercises, including a three-part breathing technique that incorporates the upper and lower belly, the chest, the rib cage and even different parts of the ...
Mechanics of Breathing Part 7 – Practice R&R Sleep Meditation | Ep #221
December 28, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 27.7 MBGet comfortable because today’s episode—part seven of my Mechanics of Breathing mini-series—is another Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditation practice, this one specifically focused on TMJ and sleep apnea. As I share at the beginning of this episode, meditation grants us the opportunity to change our thoughts and beliefs, which, as a result, can change how we act. Find a safe, contained space to settle in as I walk you through this powerful, 30-minute R&R Sleep Meditation designed to bring...
Mechanics of Breathing Part 6 – TMJ and Dentistry with Dr. Larry Stanleigh | Ep #220
December 21, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 27.6 MBIn part six of my Mechanics of Breathing mini-series, we’re discussing TMJ, airway, and sleep apnea with my dentist, Dr. Larry Stanleigh. We dive into sleep-disordered breathing or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which Dr. Larry calls “the most common non-communicable disease in the world.” Listen in as Dr. Larry breaks down the cause of this disorder and how it actually manifests during our sleep cycles. We’ll discuss breathing exercises to improve our responses, as well as different w...
Mechanics of Breathing Part 5 – An Ayurvedic Approach to Tongue, Sleep, and Sleep Apnea with Mona Warner | Ep #219
December 19, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 31.2 MBWe’re discussing an Ayurvedic approach to tongue, sleep, and sleep apnea in part five of my Mechanics of Breathing mini-series. I'm joined by Mona Warner, Ayurvedic practitioner, Ayurvedic yoga therapist, and yoga teacher trainer, to dive into the role of the tongue as a barometer in issues related to breathing and sleep. Mona shares with me the Ayurvedic perspective of viewing our body as a series of channels, and explains why if the respiratory channel is weakened, our breathing, an...
Mechanics of Breathing Part 4 – Exploring Your Feet, Your Breath, and “Breathing with Your Feet” | Ep #218
December 14, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 15.4 MBIn part four of my Mechanics of Breathing series, I'm exploring a part of the body you might not normally associate with your breath: the feet. Rarely do we consider the role of tissue in the way that breath comes in, but when we can improve the suppleness of our bodily tissue – yes, even in the feet – our breathing can change in a powerful way. Listen in to discover the link between your feet and your breath, and be guided through an exercise to help you better understand “breathing w...
Mechanics of Breathing Part 3 – Exploring Your Rib Cage | Ep #217
December 12, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 20.9 MBThis is the third installment of my Mechanics of Breathing mini-series. In it, we’ll explore the rib cage, both through intellectual theory and a guided breathing practice. When we’re not breathing well—as a result of asthma, TMJ, obstructive airway issues, etc.—the body relies upon the secondary muscles around the rib cage to get air in. Listen in as I discuss the role of core stability in proper breathing, and how the rib cage can act as a bracing mechanism. I’ll also walk you throu...
Mechanics of Breathing Part 2 - Myofascial Connections Between the TMJ, Upper Airway, Pelvic Floor and Tongue | Ep #216
December 07, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 11.3 MBIn the second part of my Mechanics of Breathing mini-series, we’re diving into the myofascial connections and relationships between TMJ issues, sleep apnea, airway, breathing, and how I use my signature systematic approach of reducing pain to improve them holistically. You'll hear me outline the main principles of TMJ, airway issues, sleep apnea, and tissue unwinding, and share how to approach therapeutic exercises to address these problems yourself. Get full show notes and more ...
Mechanics of Breathing Part 1 – A New Mini-Series and Practice | Ep #215
December 05, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 14.9 MBMy new mini-series on the mechanics of breathing starts today! It will feature embodied practices and intellectual interviews geared toward clients (and professionals) suffering from sleep apnea. In this episode, we’ll cover how the fields of dentistry and ayurveda are approaching issues that often precede sleep apnea. I’ll also discuss hypermobility, a somewhat new diagnosis, and how it impacts us physiologically. Listen as I explain the three core aspects of breath—phase, pace, and ...
Reducing & Getting Out of Pain at the Therapeutic Yoga Intensive with Nona Jordan and Karin Rossi | Ep #214
November 30, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 22.8 MBTwo more graduates from my Therapeutic Yoga Intensive, Nona Jordan and Karin Rossi, join me in this episode to share their experiences, expectations, and learnings from this latest training. We discuss their unique backgrounds—working with business clients and clients suffering from trauma—and explore how the training has informed their understanding of what it means to best serve their clients. Listen in as we discuss specific teachings from the intensive such as the crucial role compassi...