Meditation Series Part 1: Getting Past Mind Chatter | Ep #119

R&R Sleep Meditation | Ep #250: Suffering from a lack of sleep? Or maybe you’re getting the recommended amount of sleep but you still don’t feel well rested. Well, in today's episode, I’ll be guiding you through a 30-minute Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditation, which is... by From Pain to Possibility

31 min listen

Introducing Healing In Synergy | Ep #249: For many healing professionals, the old method of “one-size-fits-all solutions” simply isn’t working anymore. Instead, nowadays, clients (and teachers too) must tap into their own awareness to understand pain and the anatomy, biomechanics, and... by From Pain to Possibility

29 min listen

Guided Body Scan for Awareness | Ep #248: As we continue to explore more guided meditations on the podcast, today’s show is extra special because I’m walking you through a new kind of body scan practice—different from what we’ve done in previous episodes. While the typical body scan... by From Pain to Possibility

17 min listen

Why I Don't Teach Uttanasana for Relieving Back Pain | Ep #247: On today’s episode we’re exploring back pain and, specifically, why I don’t use the Uttanasana yoga pose as a means of reducing that pain in my clients. In short, it’s because the results aren’t consistent enough. Join me in discussing... by From Pain to Possibility

19 min listen

The Power of Cueing | Ep #246: Whether you’re a yoga therapist, a yoga teacher, or a client currently in the rehab process, the concept of cueing impacts everyone, which is why today I’m discussing how to engage in cueing in a way that is most beneficial for healing. Listen in... by From Pain to Possibility

20 min listen

Guided Body Scan Meditation - 20 Minutes | Ep #245: Get comfortable because today I’ll be walking you through a body scan and breath awareness meditation, a practice similar to the Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditations covered in previous episodes. So find a safe and quiet place where you can... by From Pain to Possibility

20 min listen

Healing & Synergy: Retiring Yoga Poses? | Ep #244: As I continue my mini-series on Healing & Synergy, today we’re discussing what happens when a health professional or a client hits a wall during rehab and they decide to “retire this yoga pose”. Listen in to learn how a client’s embodied... by From Pain to Possibility

16 min listen

Healing & Synergy: 3 Myths About Yoga And Business | Ep #243: Welcome to another special episode in the Healing & Synergy mini-series where we are discussing the three biggest myths associated with yoga therapy and the business of practicing it. There are so many great training programs out there that... by From Pain to Possibility

24 min listen

Healing & Synergy: Why Modifications Don't Work in Yoga Therapy and What Does | Ep #242: In this next part of the Healing & Synergy mini-series, we’re discussing the concept of modifications and how, while they may be useful in yoga teaching, they can be counterproductive in yoga therapy. Tune in as I explain how such... by From Pain to Possibility

21 min listen

Healing & Synergy: How To Get Out of "Fix It" and Into Healing | Ep #241: Find a quiet, comfortable spot because today’s episode—the next part of my Healing & Synergy mini-series—is another Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditation practice, this one focused on helping you navigate the highs and lows of the... by From Pain to Possibility

40 min listen

Healing & Synergy: My Clients Just Want a Fix | Ep #240: Now and again as healing professionals, we encounter clients who simply want a fix for their pain and are uninterested in understanding the systems of healing. For many such clients, you may be the latest in a long line of health professionals... by From Pain to Possibility

19 min listen

Healing & Synergy: Becoming An Integrative Personal Trainer | Ep #239: As part of the mini-series on Healing & Synergy, today we’re talking with Lisa Neukomm, personal trainer and current participant in the Yoga Therapy Certification, about integrating the concepts she’s learned in the program into her practice. ... by From Pain to Possibility

28 min listen

Healing & Synergy: Making Money as a Yoga Therapist – Is It Possible? | Ep #238: Many struggle to balance being a yogi and running a profitable business because, sadly, no one taught them how. But there is a way to nurture and nourish yourself and your clients as a yoga instructor. In today’s episode, I'm speaking specifically... by From Pain to Possibility

23 min listen

Healing & Synergy: When Your Clients Are Hard Drivers – How to Help Them Get Out of Pain | Ep #237: Today I'm talking about a very specific kind of client that may frequent your practice: the “hard driver." This is one of those clients who is deeply ambitious, strong-willed, and has a hard time slowing down. There are some really smart ways... by From Pain to Possibility

18 min listen

Healing & Synergy: How Being a Great Teacher is Key to Helping Your Clients Out Pain with Ruth Ann Penny | Ep #236: Many of us in Western culture have a rigid understanding of the student-teacher relationship—one that places teachers in positions of authority to which students are taught to defer. But helping our clients to heal requires a relationship of... by From Pain to Possibility

39 min listen

Healing & Synergy: Lazy Glutes, Dead Butt, and the Art of Reconnection | Ep #235: I'm continuing my mini-series on reducing and eradicating physical pain for your clientele and today’s episode focuses on the glutes—specifically what people may refer to as “lazy glutes” or “dead butt”. In addition to addressing why such... by From Pain to Possibility

21 min listen

Healing & Synergy: The 5 Key Components to Help Clients Reduce and Eradicate Pain | Ep #234: As a health professional, it’s crucial to understand that your job is not to heal your clients but rather to provide them with the physical and mental tools required to reduce pain. In part two of my Healing & Synergy mini-series, I’m... by From Pain to Possibility

32 min listen

Ep #233: Healing & Synergy: A New Mini-Series: If you're a health professional or yoga teacher who wants to hone your ability to help clients reduce and eradicate pain, I recorded this episode and the upcoming mini-series for you! Tune in to hear me discuss the connection between having fun... by From Pain to Possibility

15 min listen

Ep #232: Strength is Easy: For many of my clients, the concept of becoming stronger is a challenge, especially after rehab. This is because their rehabilitation likely failed to instill a feeling of connection to their body and the movements required for strengthening. On... by From Pain to Possibility

29 min listen

Building Strength and Getting Stronger | Ep #231: Achieving strength—the kind of real strength that supports a pain-free life—requires a solid connection between mind and body. This is the type of strength that we rely on in the rehabilitation process, and I'm outlining how to build this strength... by From Pain to Possibility

24 min listen

R&R Sleep Meditation with Anne Douglas | Ep #230: On this very special episode, I’m speaking with Anne Douglas, a teacher and trainer of yoga and meditation, about the incredible benefits of the Rest and Revitalization Sleep Meditation certification that she created. If you've been curious about... by From Pain to Possibility

36 min listen

Yoga Intensive – Hip and Knee with Charlotte Van Bassan and Susan Morrison | Ep #229: I'm so excited to again be talking to two recent graduates of my Therapeutic Yoga Intensive in what is becoming a recurring series where we explore the real, tangible impacts that teachers are having using what they learned in the program. ... by From Pain to Possibility

33 min listen

Shoulder and Whole Body Connection: From Grumpy to Happy Dog | Ep #228: While some styles of yoga consider downward facing dog to be a resting pose, many can attest to their difficulty in achieving this position. In this episode of my shoulder mini-series, I’ll unpack downward dog and the compensation patterns connected... by From Pain to Possibility

19 min listen

Shoulder and Hips Connection: Exploring Bridge Pose and Supine Twist | Ep #227: Oftentimes, an issue you’re suffering from in one part of your body actually has roots elsewhere. Such is the case with the shoulders, where the problem may be a result of a poor connection between the shoulders and hips. In this... by From Pain to Possibility

22 min listen

Shoulder – Why I Don’t Love the Cue “Setting the Shoulder Blades” | Ep #226: If you've dealt with shoulder issues personally or supported your clients through them, you may have heard of "setting the shoulder blades." In this second part of my shoulder mini-series, I'm addressing this concept, and explaining why I recommend... by From Pain to Possibility

30 min listen

Shoulder – A New Mini-Series | Ep #225: This episode begins a new mini-series focusing on the shoulder and shoulder girdle, in which we'll explore the reasons shoulder injuries occur, and how to support the girdle in becoming stable, strong, and mobile. The shoulder girdle acts as a... by From Pain to Possibility

21 min listen

Walking Program Part 2 | Ep #224: This is the second and final episode of my two-part series on a return to pain-free walking. Today we’re talking about what happens after your first two "reconnaissance" walks — how to stay on track and continue making progress. I’ll outline... by From Pain to Possibility

21 min listen

Walking Program Part 1 | Ep #223: Today’s episode kicks off the first part of my two-part series on pain-free walking, which is a common desire from my patients as they begin to enjoy extended periods without pain. So, how exactly can you go from zero to 30 minutes?... by From Pain to Possibility

23 min listen

Mechanics of Breathing Part 8 – Full-Body Breathing | Ep #222: We’ve discussed how sleep apnea is on an upward trend, but that doesn’t mean we need to normalize it. As part of my mini-series on the Mechanics of Breathing, today’s episode will focus on several full-body breathing exercises to bring intention... by From Pain to Possibility

22 min listen

Mechanics of Breathing Part 7 – Practice R&R Sleep Meditation | Ep #221: Get comfortable because today’s episode—part seven of my Mechanics of Breathing mini-series—is another Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditation practice, this one specifically focused on TMJ and sleep apnea. As I share at the beginning of... by From Pain to Possibility

34 min listen

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Meditation Series Part 1: Getting Past Mind Chatter | Ep #119

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