tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post6168320174640074334..comments2023-11-28T14:12:34.789+11:00Comments on The Itinerant Yogini: Therapeutic YogaYogini Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00787351711548823249noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-86308426918825714302010-03-25T11:12:36.236+11:002010-03-25T11:12:36.236+11:00@EcoYogini - yes, I totally agree! It seems like ...@EcoYogini - yes, I totally agree! It seems like courses in Therapeutic Yoga are few and far in between. That said, more and more they are targeting existing health carers like physios and even nurses, so that is pretty cool.<br /><br />@Emma - I like your balanced approach. I try to integrate restorative yoga during my cycle and also when I'm sick, stressed or over-worked.<br /><br />@Rachel - I have a minor S-shaped scoliosis, with the main part of the curve in the left lumbar. I don't do anything specific to manage it, just maintain a hyper-awareness of it in my practice. But my mother and my sister both have more dramatic curves that cause them more trouble. <br /><br />@Brenda - The more I teach, the less I assume. Just when I think I've found something that "everyone" can do, someone completely trumps me! I think it's a great challenge to keep coming up with new ways of teaching yoga to suit everyone's needs. And as you say, nothing can replace a one-on-one for a mutual learning opportunity.Yogini Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787351711548823249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-28339735456564038632010-03-24T13:05:53.566+11:002010-03-24T13:05:53.566+11:00I am very lucky to have been fairly injury-free my...I am very lucky to have been fairly injury-free my whole life. The constant yoga practice from age 22 on, I'm sure, was a big contributor. And I try to stay consistent with both yoga and exercise, to try and keep the tightening that comes with aging at bay.<br /><br />Sometimes this situation keeps me from being as sympathetic to struggling students as I should be. I can modify anything to help some one, or redirect the whole class if no one but me can actually hold the pose (Warrior 3, anyone?). But I can forget that a pose that is a little challenging to me, can be impossible for some one else.<br /><br />Luckily, I have vocal students who come to me immediately, if I miss something, and I have learned a lot from individuals' personal problems...probably more than from books ...because we can experiment together.<br /><br />So I appreciate the reference. I can always use a reminder of how to adjust a pose to serve the student. I'm sure I'll need the same care and attention in the not too distant future.<br /><br />And I totally hear you about analyzing a room's health...Brenda P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15706976926804565629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-17627412300355980502010-03-23T20:54:35.759+11:002010-03-23T20:54:35.759+11:00I use yin yoga a lot in one-to-one sessions for th...I use yin yoga a lot in one-to-one sessions for those people for whom an asana practice isn't accessible. I also used to work with my chiropractor with his clients sometimes so they could gradually bring yoga into their lives (chiropractic is great, but you need to learn to breath too!)<br /><br />I don't think I knew you had scoliosis. I'd be interested to know more (feel free to email me obviously!)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14723667016158831955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-69293777333786153632010-03-23T13:15:21.073+11:002010-03-23T13:15:21.073+11:00i love yin and restorative classes if my non-asana...i love yin and restorative classes if my non-asana life is full of physical activity. if yoga practice is one of my only forms of physical activity, then i usually like to run around on the mat :)Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201118295945904801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7820442653366529983.post-43719853992982785442010-03-23T12:17:56.310+11:002010-03-23T12:17:56.310+11:00I see Therapeutic Yoga as fitting well with physio...I see Therapeutic Yoga as fitting well with physiotherapy... and would love it if actual two year masters degree programs would be created so individuals could become more knowledgeable in this area. It would be so perfect to incorporate with the Health professions and really create a holistic health service approach.<br /><br />sigh, someday! :)Eco Yoginihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693080137196812405noreply@blogger.com