The health of your back influences all aspects of your life,
from posture, to work, play and even sleep. An unhealthy back is a
painful burden that on one should have to carry. Close to 80% of us
will experience back pain during our lives. Yoga techniques are
effective in alleviating pain by working through many different back
issues. Yoga also helps maintain a healthy back. A twelve week study
published by the Annal of Internal Medicine "Comparing Yoga Exercise,
and Self Care Book for Chronic Lower Back Pain" found yoga was more
effective than self care book for improving function and reducing
chronic low back pain; and the benefits persisted for at least several
months. In this workshop you will learn the yoga postures and
applications used in this effective program. We will explore other
common back issues such as week lower back, swayback (lordosis),
rounded upper back (kyphosis), whiplash and disc issues. We will learn
how to use yoga therapeutics based on Kripalu Yoga and Integrative Yoga
Therapy to work with these issues and to improve back health.
This workshop includes:
- Understanding your back
- Anatomy and understanding common back issues
- Postural assessment and awareness techniques for
proper body alignment
- Yoga Therapeutics for various back issues - approaching
each yoga practice with back safety as the primary focus
- Using Mula Bandha and Uddhyana Bandha for core strengthening to support the lower back
- Lengthening the spine, stretching tight muscles, strengthening muscles that have become weak
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 Joan E. Ryan, E-RYT-500,
IYT1000 began her journey as a practitioner, teacher and healer in 1972. She
empowers individuals and groups to take control of their bodies, minds and
lives while improving their overall wellness. As a Wellness Mentor Joan uses many
different practices to inspire and empower students to find inner balance and
joy. These practices offered one-on-one and to groups include Integrative Yoga
Therapeutics, Ayurvedic-Assessment and Consultations with individually prepared
wellness plans of action, stress management, meditation and guided imagery. She
offers Reiki Trainings and Treatments. Reiki Treatments are part of her Radiant
Wellness practice. Joan developed and teaches many special interest programs
and lessons to address challenges such as anxiety, chronic back pain, Multiple
Sclerosis, insomnia and irritable bowel syndrome. She finds special joy in
working with “seniors”. Joan is Program Director for a Integrative Yoga
Therapy teacher training program. She also is a mentor with Integrative Yoga
Therapy and adjunct faculty with Discovery Yoga. Joan is a contributor to
articles in nationally syndicated magazines. Joan teaches workshops and
programs including “How to Thrive in a Stressed out World” and “Happy Healthy
Back & Neck Yoga” for Radiant Wellness at businesses, schools, conferences
and not-for-profit organizations. Joan services are available for in-service
trainings, conferences and conventions. She volunteers her time for educational
workshops and lectures at hospitals, hospice, cancer and other support groups. Joan
and her husband enjoy the outdoors hiking, birding and bicycling. They
participate in annual silent meditation retreats. |
