The Yoga and Fibromyalgia workshop will give you an introduction to fibromyalgia and provide a guide for Yoga therapists and Yoga teachers working with clients and students presenting with fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that is characterised by widespread musculoskeletal pain and increased sensitivity to pain. It is often accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. There is no cure. Symptoms are managed with movement therapy, medication, psychological and behavioural therapies. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain and spinal cord process painful and nonpainful signals.
Estimates are that as many as 1 million Australians (3-5%) experience this chronic pain condition. (1)
Yoga therapy can make a difference for those experiencing fibromyalgia. Yoga therapy can offer those with fibromyalgia very subtle tools and techniques to slowly increase movement tolerance while building resilience and strength from the inside out. Yoga therapy can offer a way to rebuild confidence in one’s ability to cope. Over time, Yoga therapy can help a person build capacity so they can start to implement lifestyle adjustments, which can lead to an improvement in symptoms.
Alice Willenbrock is an experienced Yoga therapist, Exercise Scientist, Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and Movement therapist. Alice was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2019 after seeing many specialists. Alice consistently applies Yoga therapy in her own practice to calm the nervous system and improve her symptoms.
“This was a very worthwhile workshop for yoga teachers and yoga therapists as well as Allied Health Practitioners.” Madeleine Sheldon
Yoga and Fibromyalgia Workshop – You Will Learn –
Understand Fibromyalgia and its Complexity
- Why does it develop?
- Who is at risk?
- Which bodily systems are affected?
- How does it affect mental health?
Learn How Clients Manage the Condition
- Is there a cure?
- How do clients manage?
- Medication and Holistic management
- What works best?
Where does Yoga Therapy fit in?
- Explore Yoga therapy as a complement to medical management
- Understand how Yoga therapy can make a difference to those with fibromyalgia considering the condition through the lens of the gunas
- How to approach your work with clients with fibromyalgia by considering the koshas
- Dive into the research on Yoga therapy and fibromyalgia
Explore Practical Implications and Yoga Practice
- Experience a Yoga Practice that might be suitable for a client with Fibromyalgia
In this Yoga and Fibromyalgia Workshop You Will:
- Gain an understanding of the complexity of fibromyalgia and how it affects much more than just the way the person perceives pain
- Gain an insight into current western treatment modalities and learn why there is no “quick fix”
- Consider the person’s needs and consider what to take into account when developing a safe Yoga practice that reduces the likelihood of a flare
- Examine suitable practices at different stages of treatment
- Learn the principles of offering a Yoga therapy practice that is tailored to the individual so they can regain their confidence, sense of agency and strength to improve their life
This workshop includes a presentation, Yoga practice and Q&A.
Who Should Attend the workshop on Yoga and Fibromyalgia?
- Yoga therapists, Yoga teachers and Yoga teacher trainees
- Medical doctors and complementary therapists who want to use Yogic tools and techniques to assist their clients with fibromyalgia
- Anyone who has fibromyalgia and wishes to learn how Yoga may be able to assist them
I highly recommend this course.
– Connie Robinson, Yoga Therapist
Benefits of Attending this Workshop:
- Learn from Alice Willenbrock, experienced Yoga therapist, Exercise Scientist, Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and Movement therapist
- Educate yourself about safe and effective Yoga principles and practices, tools and techniques that you can use with your students and clients who live with fibromyalgia
- Assist Yoga therapists to work more effectively with your Yoga therapy clients experiencing fibromyalgia
- Yoga therapists/teachers are eligible for 1.5 Continuing Professional Development points
- Receive a Certificate of Attendance when you complete the workshop
- The video content will be available to you for 12 months so you can review the material
CPD Points
You will receive a certificate of attendance for 1.5 CPD points.
Yoga and Fibromyalgia Workshop:
Delivery: Available Now On Demand
1.5hrs of Video Content Included
Cost: $129. Prices include GST. $129 for the next 15 people to register and then $199 after that.
(1) https://fibromyalgiaaustralia.org.au/what-is-fibromyalgia/
