Yoga for Scoliosis-Part 1

IYENGAR YOGA STUDIO, EAST FINCHLEY Yoga House, Leicester Road, East Finchley, London N2 9EA. [email protected].

Iyengar yoga for scoliosis A workshop with Elise Browning Miller1 2-4 February 2018

This workshop will demonstrate how Iyengar Yoga can help meet the challenges of scoliosis. It will cover the anatomy, causes and effects of scoliosis (physical and psychological), and include a detailed look at individual cases of scoliosis presented at the workshop. Participants will learn optimal asanas for scoliosis and how to adapt specific postures for different needs. There will be a focus on combining asanas with breathing awareness to improve structural alignment, symmetry and balance, and to activate the body’s natural plumb line. Adjustments and props will be used to assist participants to work with their individual scoliosis. The workshop is aimed at students with scoliosis and yoga teachers who want to assist their students with scoliosis.

Friday 2 February  Physical and psychological causes and effects of scoliosis  Identify students' or teachers’ patterns of scoliosis  Introduction to the most beneficial asanas for scoliosis

Saturday & Sunday 3-4 February  Participants will continue to learn to work with their particular scoliosis using a variety of yoga poses including standing poses, back extensions, twists, inversions and forward bends.

Elise Browning Miller is a Certified Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher from California who has been teaching yoga for over 30 years and who has successfully used yoga to minimize the effects of her own scoliosis. Elise also has an MA in Therapeutic Recreation from UNC-CH and is a Certified member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT). She has written numerous publications on yoga and scoliosis and has an international reputation for her work in this area. Recent books include: Yoga for Scoliosis – A Path for Students & Teachers.

Pre-booking form: I am interested in attending this workshop, please put me on the list and let me know when the price has been confirmed.

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1 This ten hour workshop is self-contained, but can also be taken as part one of a two-part course (20 hours in total) that is a pre-requisite for Iyengar teachers wishing to take a practicum with Elise.