Deborah returns to Living Yoga for a weekend of Yoga for Scoliosis and Backcare.

Saturday, July 2nd, 10a-12:30p MDT
Yoga and Scoliosis- The Limbs part 1

Saturday, July 2nd, 2:30p-5p MDT
Yoga and Scoliosis- The Limbs part 2

Sunday, July 3rd, 12p-2:30p MDT
Yoga and Scoliosis – The Limbs part 3

Scoliosis is usually discussed as a spinal condition and most modalities (PT, Pilates, etc.) approach it directly through the ribs and spine. But in yoga, much of the work is done through the periphery: the arms and legs. Why do we emphasize the limbs in our approach?

Functional scoliosis is often caused by an external imbalance: leg length or a structural imbalance in the arms. The converse is also true: with idiopathic scoliosis, the structural spinal asymmetry is reflected in the limbs due to nervous system imbalances and use. These asymmetries in turn create instability and differences side to side.

When a yoga practitioner with scoliosis approaches changing these patterns, compensation in the limbs must be addressed. Learning to use the limbs more evenly helps the scoliotic nervous system and musculoskeletal system reintegrate and can create positive change all the way to the curvy central axis.

In this hybrid workshop, Deborah will work with the way uneven shoulder and hip sockets can better integrate with the arms and legs as a whole. Participants will also look at how the joints and bones of the limbs compensate through hyperextension, bowing and other asymmetries—as the body searches for balance. Using this awareness, students will find a methodical yet powerful process through yoga asana; creating a pathway toward centeredness without surrendering to these compensations in the limbs.

This workshop will be helpful for students of all levels. All asymmetric bodies are welcome including those without scoliosis and those with spinal fusions. Yoga teachers and bodyworkers interested in helping their students/clients with scoliosis are also encouraged to attend.

What we’ll be working with:

• Sensory Anatomy of the limbs in the context of scoliosis

• Seeing the Asymmetric body through a holistic lens

• Connecting the limbs to the shoulder and hip sockets

• Connecting the limbs to the center of the trunk and the diaphragm

• Seeing and working with typical scoliotic asymmetries of the arms and legs such as bowleg/knock-knee, Right/left asymmetries of the feet (ie: one larger foot, one larger bunion, one bent elbow

• Understanding and addressing hyperextension

• Sensing the head (tongue) and tail as limbs.

• Register for the entire workshop or for individual sessions.

In-Person attendance is available for those fully vaccinated. If it is not yet on file, please email a copy of your vaccine card to info@livingyogadenver.com.

Live Stream attendance is available for those yet to be vaccinated and those out of town. If interested in attending virtually, following registration let us know and we will send you the link.

Investment

Full Workshop (3 sessions) $160  ($155 by June 4th)

Single Session $60 ($55 by June 4th)