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From Pain to Possibility

From Pain to Possibility

Susi Hately

You are a yoga teacher or a health professional who wants to integrate yoga therapeutically. You want a more holistic, biopsychosocial approach to helping your clients heal. You want to empower them to listen and to learn about their bodies. In From Pain to Possibility, Susi Hately, B.Sc. Kinesiology blends modern understanding of anatomy and biomechanics with the ancient wisdom of yoga. This weekly show will share Susi's best ideas from over 25 years of helping her clients reduce and eradicate pain.
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From Pain to Possibility - Foot Awareness - Short Mindful Walking & Running Practice | #257
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06/11/24 • 14 min

When experiencing pain or discomfort, it’s easy to fixate on finding out the next exercise you need to do for your rehabilitation process. That logical processing is necessary but in order to support a transformative healing process, we must also use a different part of our brain.

This practice will allow you to enjoy the benefits of the relaxation response, which slows down brain wave frequency and provides optimal healing opportunities. So, whether it’s outside or on a treadmill, tune in for this walking practice for a more mindful approach to healing your feet.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/257

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From Pain to Possibility - R&R Sleep Meditation | Ep #250

R&R Sleep Meditation | Ep #250

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05/14/24 • 31 min

Suffering from a lack of sleep? Or maybe you’re getting the recommended amount of sleep but you still don’t feel well rested. Well, in today's episode, I’ll be guiding you through a 30-minute Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditation, which is sure to help you recharge.

Find a safe and comfortable place to sit or lay down and tune in as I walk you step-by-step through this meditation, and be sure to keep an eye out for more meditations on future episodes.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/250

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Today, I’m joined by two inspiring soon-to-be graduates from my IAYT-accredited yoga therapy program: Lynda Spalding and Diane Stanton. Both chose to pursue their certifications later in life and are now successfully connecting with like-minded, similarly aged clients.

Join us for their uplifting stories, as they share the key elements they’re currently focused on in their practice—from the vocabulary of movement to healing dialogue, and even adding playful elements to keep sessions youthful. Their message is clear: it’s never too late to pursue what you love.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/280

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In this episode, I’m welcoming back Austin Chason, a graduate of my IAYT-accredited yoga therapy program. Austin is sharing how he has continued using yoga to support his mental health and how we can all broaden our perspectives on healing.

Tune in to discover how we can help clients become more mindful of the stimuli they’re exposed to and explore the benefits of creating stability to avoid overwhelming the nervous system. This episode is packed with insights to help you and your clients build a stronger foundation of resilience and resources.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/288

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In the next part of my “Exploring Your Feet” mini-series, I’m talking with two trainees of my recent Yoga Intensive, Lisa Neukomm and Angelique Canonico. Both are here sharing their stories about feet-related issues and how they’ve benefited from my course to begin healing.

Listen in to our conversations as we open your eyes, your heart, and your mind to the healing possibilities in your own feet and body, and that of your clients. That includes becoming more aware of your movements, using your breath to relieve tension, and promoting strong, supple feet.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/258

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On today’s episode—the second in my new mini-series, Exploring Your Feet—I’m investigating how our feet respond to flip flops as well as sharing my own experiences in managing this stimulus while also elevating my function. Listen in to learn the compensation patterns most associated with wearing flip flops, the ways to support foot function while doing so, and how my time bike riding has allowed me to become more connected to my movements—both my feet and up the chain.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/254

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From Pain to Possibility - Breath & Body Scan | #261

Breath & Body Scan | #261

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06/25/24 • 21 min

Welcome back to another episode of the podcast in which I’m sharing a breath and body scan—a technique inside of yoga nidra where we can really tune in and heighten the perception of our body while also enabling a level of relaxation. Find a safe and comfortable place to sit or lay down and tune in as I walk you through, step-by-step, this 20-minute body scan and be sure to keep an eye out for more practices on future episodes.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/261

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On today’s episode we’re exploring the concept of core stability from the lens of being an anatomy architect. More specifically, I’m discussing better ways to strengthen your core in a way that can effectively reduce or eradicate your pain. Tune in as I share the keys to strengthening your core and how that requires reducing the layers of tension over it, as well as the anatomy architect state of mind that allows patients and professionals alike to identify compensation patterns and improve neuromuscular habits.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/251

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From Pain to Possibility - Body Scan in a Side Bend | #259

Body Scan in a Side Bend | #259

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06/18/24 • 16 min

It’s that time again—time to achieve rest, recuperation, and better breathing with another body scan practice. Only this exercise is meant to be performed while in a side bend as it can be a lovely place to settle through the body. All you need to do is grab a yoga mat, a couple pillows, or even a blanket, and I’ll walk you through, step-by-step, the instructions of this side bend body scan. And, if you benefited from this practice, be sure to explore previous episodes to find similar meditations.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/259

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From Pain to Possibility - Guided Body Scan Meditation - 20 Minutes | Ep #245
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04/18/24 • 19 min

Get comfortable because today I’ll be walking you through a body scan and breath awareness meditation, a practice similar to the Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditations covered in previous episodes. So find a safe and quiet place where you can sit or lay down as I guide you, step-by-step, through this 20-minute body scan and breath awareness practice in order to down-regulate your nervous system.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/245

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How many episodes does From Pain to Possibility have?

From Pain to Possibility currently has 288 episodes available.

What topics does From Pain to Possibility cover?

The podcast is about Yoga, Health & Fitness, Physiotherapy, Alternative Health, Pain, Medicine, Podcasts and Healthcare.

What is the most popular episode on From Pain to Possibility?

The episode title 'Healing & Synergy: Why Modifications Don't Work in Yoga Therapy and What Does | Ep #242' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on From Pain to Possibility?

The average episode length on From Pain to Possibility is 23 minutes.

How often are episodes of From Pain to Possibility released?

Episodes of From Pain to Possibility are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of From Pain to Possibility?

The first episode of From Pain to Possibility was released on Jun 22, 2020.

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