Hormones regulate every function in our body. It is no surprise, then, that they regulate our bones, muscles, and connective tissues, and therefore have an influence over scoliosis itself. Often mild scoliosis as an adolescent goes undetected or untreated until the... read more
I write a lot about different movements for scoliosis. So, is breathing a movement? Why, yes, it is! On the inhalation, the lungs expand in all directions: into the front body, the back body and into the sides as well. This happens because the diaphragm (the main... read more
Yes, you can. But not as a person with an unfused spine would. Practicing one-on-one or in a small specialized group with a qualified teacher (500 hours of training+) or yoga therapist (800hrs+) is your safest bet. It is important to note that all yoga certifications... read more
January Jubilation! The ringing in of the New Year often brings with it many resolutions. Or as I like to think of them, Intentions. When I owned my yoga studio, January thru March was our busiest time. Everyone wanting to start fresh, to get fit and to make... read more
I am often asked how my program differs when working with adults versus working with adolescents. So I created this blog post to answer that question! Adult Scoliosis vs Adolescent Scoliosis Pain management When working with ADULTS, they usually come to me... read more
Traction for the Spine: Downward Facing Dog With scoliosis, one key thing we want to do is lengthen the spine. The intention here is to create some traction, which decompresses the vertebrae by placing some gentle space between them, while allowing both sides of the... read more
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