Yoga for Back Care
Friday, July 12
Yoga for Acute Back Issues - 1:30–4:00pm
Yoga for Chronic Back Issues - 6:00–8:30pm
Deborah will teach a direct approach to relief and awareness addressing all types of chronic back pain and alignment issues such as disc herniation, spondylolisthesis, swayback, whiplash and kyphosis. The Yoga poses practiced in this workshop with a specific focus can be the key to alleviating pain and creating more balance in the body. This workshop is for students of all levels who wish to work on any issues related to pain and discomfort in the back and for teachers wishing to learn more about how to work with these issues:
Spinal Anatomy (Sagital curves)
Physiology of such back issues as: disc herniation and other disc issues, kyphosis, lordosis, spondylolisthesis, sciatica, neck and shoulder issues
Physiology of degenerative bone diseases: osteoporosis, arthritis
Muscular issues
How to “see” and correct postural problems and return to neutral curves of the spine
Defining and describing pain
Asana and modifications for acute back issues and pain
Asana and modifications for chronic back issues and pain
Yoga for Scoliosis
Saturday, July 13 - 10:00am–1:00pm
Deborah will introduce participants to the structure of the spine, the anatomy of scoliosis and how it affects one’s physiology and health. Yoga asanas and principles of sequencing will be practiced and modified for different curvatures and pain issues. Participants will learn how to develop a yoga practice which specifically addresses their own patterns and needs using awareness and alignment.
Defining scoliosis and asymmetry through spinal anatomy
Understanding and “seeing” lateral asymmetry and rotation
How scoliosis affects spatial and balance issues
How scoliosis affects the nervous system and can create joint issues and pain
Asana to realign and connect with the limbs.
Asana and breath techniques to create awareness, relieve pain, balance the nervous system and possibly stabilize the curves themselves.