Yoga & Somatics for back pain

Are you suffering from back pain and would love to have a self-practice to help you manage or even fully get rid of it? Maybe it even feels like you simply want your life back?

There could be a number of reasons, why your back is not happy:

something structural, like scoliosis or a herniated disc
muscular tension, which could be a result of the structural challenges, or come from stress, or bad posture
injuries
conditions (especially inflammatory) related to your digestive organs
stagnation
kidney issues
or it could be from emotional turmoil or having to deal with something challenging

Many people I work with, who have persistent back pain, secretly suspect that it comes from the weight of the stories they carry around with them.

Whether that is the actual case or not, dealing with persistent pain can get very frustrating and overwhelming. So we start by grounding, exploring our personal comfortable space, and with tools to help regulate our nervous system.

And then, we explore the following:

techniques, movements and sequences that help to alleviate the tension and pain patterns that have been building up over time
how to re-establish communication and vitality in the whole body
how to create a sense of spaciousness and lightness
how to maintain better structural support
how to regain mobility and stability
and potentially recover from an injury with more ease

A slow therapeutic practice will allow you to undo the painful holding and redevelop your innate strength.

Let's wake up and restore a healthier functioning in the spine and get a spring back into your step!

The approach of this course is based on a therapeutic foundation drawing from Eastern movement practices like Yoga and Qi Gong, embodiment, osteopathic principles as well as neuroscience. From my experience as a bodyworker as well as dealing with my own scoliosis, I strongly believe that the human body is designed for healing. I always look for ways to change the narrative of the stories that dictate our lives, from a story of pain and problems, to a story of healing and balance. I developed scoliosis as a teenager, and now look at my own spine as my greatest teacher.

This course is for you, if...

you are willing and able to make the time for your practice - at least one class per week plus one self-practice
you bring a lot of patience. You have probably had this back pain for some time, and it might take a little while to improve
you are willing to look at the circumstances surrounding the back pain
you are committed to take control of your own health
you are ok with possible frustration coming up
you are interested to learn what's actually going on in the body

If you are however more into finding a quick/magical fix, then this is not the right course for you.

Why choose a 6-week block over drop-ins?

It's the only way to develop a consistent practice. Why is that important? a) You can make progress. b) A consistent practice (as supposed to an ad-hoc practice) is a fundamental component of creating any form of change and shift pain.
You are much more likely to go to class, as you have already paid in advance.
You make much stronger connections with the rest of the group, which leads to everyone feeling more and more comfortable over time.
The whole group can develop a practice building on what you have already learnt up to that point.
It usually comes with a discount for you.

Dates & registration

At the STUDIO and ONLINE

Tuesdays 11h-12h15 - bookable in blocks only! Next 4-week pack starts 30th April 2024, but does not run in consecutive weeks:

Tuesday 30th April
Tuesday 14th May
Tuesday 21st May
Tuesday 11th June

Cost: 45€ for the whole block

The price includes:

4 live classes in person or on Zoom
life-long access to the recordings of all classes
and a 50% discount to attend any of my other drop-in classes during the time of the block
PLUS the option to book an Osteothai session at only €60 (instead of €80) - only available for those joining in person/based in Lisbon. Session must be booked during the time of the course.

Other classes during the week

Normal drop-in price at the studio: 14€
Drop-in online: 10€

Wednesdays 13h-14h
Yoga & Somatics for back pain

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Wednesdays 18h30-19h30
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Thursdays 13h-14h
Yoga & Somatics for mobility