Yoga for Scoliosis at Studio Yoga

Yoga and Scoliosis,
Possibility within Limitation

 
A consistent, regular practice of yoga can offer relief from scoliosis and its side effects, including back pain, sciatica, intervertebral disc prolapse, sacroiliac issues, and tingling in the hands. The amount and intensity of practice required varies according to the degree of misalignment, overall muscle tone, and age. Scoliosis is a very individual condition; no two cases are exactly the same. Read more

This November, Elise Miller gave a weekend workshop at Studio Yoga in Madison New Jersey. She drew a diverse crowd; including people with scoliosis who had never done yoga and physical therapists, as well as yoga students and teachers.

The workshop was Part I of a 2-part series of workshops designed to guide us in our understanding of scoliosis and how to adapt the traditional yoga poses in a very practical way in order to work with scoliosis and its effects.

The organization of her educational program is impressive. From workshops and private lessons on to becoming a “Yoga for Scoliosis Teacher Trainer” she provides the necessary support and resources for a lifetime of learning. She has put together a clear method for working with spinal curves. Understanding spinal curves can be mind-bending, especially when you consider the compensatory curves and the rotational aspects. Her presentation takes you step by step through the process so that by the end of the workshop you can practice on your own.

Also impressive is her personal commitment to lifelong learning. A Recreation Therapist, Elise is also a Senior Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor. To further her studies she has also traveled to Germany to learn about the Schroth Method of working with scoliosis.

We eagerly await her return for Part II, Beyond the Basics. Until then, practice, practice, practice….

Elise’s yoga for scoliosis booklet and DVD are available at www.toolsforyoga.com.