Which brain characters are dominant in you and your students?
Many years ago, a student of mine shared his jury duty experience in a complicated court case. After taking part in a jury discussion of the evidence presented, he was[…]
Category: Teaching tips
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How to pace movement in a yoga practice to match our client’s nervous system state
When I was first introduced to the polyvagal theory, my self-image was that I spent a lot of time in the ventral vagal (safe, connected, responsive) state. Yet I judged[…]
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How shame triggers a shut down response and what we can do about it
Shame protects vulnerability, a small voice of despair and hopelessness. Thirty years ago, I witnessed my loved one’s suffering and death. As a medical power of attorney, I was responsible.[…]
What to do when we lose our balance during a session
Clients come to us seeking a regulating presence. We need to be regulated to support our clients in returning to balance. Yet all of us get dysregulated. The tone of[…]
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Taking care of yourself as a yoga therapist & yoga teacher who works with trauma recovery
The ability to hold the space for clients who have experienced trauma requires the ability to take care of yourself and continue to refine your understanding of suffering and how[…]
The healing balm of therapeutic groups and working with the story
Our connection with other human beings is essential to our health and happiness. Traumatic experiences can disrupt that interconnectedness, creating grief and isolation. Often clients are sitting with their story[…]
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The role of the inner practices of yoga for working with clients and small therapeutic groups around trauma
The doorway into yoga for so many westerners is asana. In my last blog, I talked about the role of asana in working with the symptoms of post-traumatic stress. Asana[…]
The role of asana as an intervention tool for collaborating with clients and small therapeutic groups around trauma
A painting is often a complex combination of the totality of it and the independent parts of it that come together to form the work of art. So, too, is[…]
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Assessment models for working with clients and small therapeutic groups around trauma
Human suffering is universal, but everyone’s experience of suffering is unique, even for those who have been through the same traumatic event. Our role as Yoga Therapists and yoga teachers[…]
How to help your students take the load off their back: A conversation with Rachel Lanzerotti
Do you have questions about working with students with chronic lower back pain? Join experienced Yoga Therapists Rachel Lanzerotti and Olga Kabel for a casual discussion of practical teaching strategies[…]
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Where to begin with scoliosis and back pain
Perhaps reading this first paragraph you’ll recognize, right away, why it might challenge a Yoga Therapist to figure out how to work with a new client who has scoliosis and[…]
Where to begin with spondylolisthesis and back pain
A new client contacts you about ongoing pain that bothers him most in the mornings and after athletics that include running. He reports, and your observations confirm, lower back pain[…]
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How working developmentally helps clients with back pain
I first heard the term “developmental practice,” and directly experienced this approach myself when starting to teach yoga for low back pain ten years ago. Developmental movement practices are taught[…]
What to ask a new client with chronic back pain
A new client reaches out to you, saying they are suffering with back pain. It has eluded their efforts to feel better. The ongoing or recurring discomfort is keeping them[…]
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Words matter: Yoga cues to help with anxiety
When people think of the aspects of a great yoga teacher, they often conjure up the image of a soothing, peaceful voice and someone saying all the right things. And[…]
Introducing Real-Life Case Studies: Seasoned yoga therapists share their experience
When we talk about the therapeutic aspects of yoga practice, they are often grouped by condition or symptom, such as yoga for osteoporosis, lower back pain, or better sleep. This[…]
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What we need to know about a student with osteoporosis when we work with them one-on-one
When a new student starts private yoga sessions, we usually ask many different questions about their current state: the functioning of various physiological systems, stress levels, sleep patterns, lifestyle, mental[…]
New book release: A step-by-step guide to creating student profiles. Get your free copy!
Working with students one on one has always been my passion. I love every aspect of private yoga work—getting to know a new client; trying to figure out who they[…]
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How to conduct a basic Ayurvedic assessment
Various qualities of the dosha can become imbalanced and lead to a state of ill health. The imbalance can happen because of an excess in a particular quality within the[…]
Three main yogic frameworks for understanding your state of well-being
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