Science, Anatomy and Yoga Philosophy for Chronic Pain Workshop Series
Join Gwen Miller and Sierra Wagner for a thought-provoking online workshop series that dives into cutting edge insights about how neurobiology, anatomy and physiology affect our experience of pain. Put theory into practice by exploring yoga postures and philosophy that can play a transformative role in resilience and healing.
Author Gwen Miller shares practical knowledge from 20 years’ experience teaching yoga, Pilates and functional corrective exercise, in a lecture and experiential practice of how posture, breath and mind-body connection impact our experience of pain.
Yoga Therapist Sierra Wagner shares yoga philosophy connections between unpleasant physical sensation and mental suffering, illuminating yoga philosophy as a tool for exploring pathways to freedom from suffering.
Recordings will be made available after each session
12 Yoga Alliance CECs included
What you will learn
Understand the role of neuroscience in the experience of pain.
Functional anatomy and biomechanics that fosters a deeper understanding of the physical landscape.
Techniques inspired by yoga and informed by Pilates and functional exercise that are designed for pain reduction and prevention.
The connection of ancient teachings to modern neuroscience, and how to apply them.
How language and cueing create a safe and inclusive environment to facilitate healing.
Format
The six weekly workshops will be in a live, online space where we will meet with a group of other curious and thoughtful human beings for one 2-hour class each week using Safe Movement for All Spines - A Guide to Spinal Anatomy and How to Work with 21 Spine and Hip Conditions by Gwen Miller and The Yamas and Niyamas by Deborah Adele as our study guides. We will offer presentations for each condition and principle and give (optional) homework, so you can practice at home.
Purchase The Yamas and Niyamas
Purchase Safe Movement For All Spines
Dates
Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30am PST
April 17th 9:30am - 12pm ( This can be purchased as a single intro class at $59)
April 24th
May 1st
May 8th
May 15th
May 22nd
Cost
Introduction workshop $59
Full Series Early Bird Price until April 18th $299
Regular Price $349
Purchase of the books not included
Registration
Pay to Register:
~ Venmo using Sierra-Wagner-6
~ Zelle using sierralaurel@gmail.com
Make a note on the payment or email me with your email address and what you are paying for
Zoom link provided upon registration
Registration closes on April 16th at 5pm
About the Teachers
Gwen Miller’s specialty and passion is facilitating healing through education, empowerment,
and movement. With over 20 years’ experience teaching yoga, Pilates, and functional corrective exercise she enjoys mentoring teachers who work with special populations to increase accessibility of yoga and other forms of movement. Gwen is an experienced continuing education presenter for ACE, PMA, IAYT, and Yoga Alliance. Gwen is the author of Safe Movement for All Spines – A Guide to Spinal Anatomy and How to Work with 21 Spine and Hip Conditions, a resource for teachers and yoga therapists and a guide for everyone.
Sierra Wagner (E-RYT 200, CMT) is a teacher of integrative, lifestyle medicine whose mission is to activate her students to more consciously inhabit their lives, their bodies and their planet. With 25 years of study and 20 years of teaching she gracefully customizes her teachings to integrate the essence of yoga with the needs and abilities of each student. Her teachings are influenced by her study of Buddhism, Hinduism and Insight meditation from twenty years of study and practice with many renowned teachers, including Will-Kabat-Zinn and Katchie Ananda.