Exploring Pain, the Nervous System & Self Care ~Yoga Therapy
Location
Brightwater Wellness Hub
Hosted by
Sarah White Yoga Therapy
About
Pain is complex. Our experience of pain can be influenced by the body, nervous system, breath, thoughts, emotions, relationships, environment and the experiences we carry with us. Sometimes, understanding the way we respond to pain, can be just as important as understanding the pain itself.
This 5 week yoga therapy program offers you an opportunity to explore your experience of pain through the lens of yoga therapy and the Koshas ~ a whole-person framework encompassing body, breath and energy, mind and emotions, inner awareness and connection.
Together, we’ll explore the relationship between pain & the nervous system through a whole person perspective. You’ll learn new ways to move and breathe that support you as an individual & recognise the patterns around stress, effort & recovery.
With a small supportive group, there will be time to learn, ask questions, practice & reflect.
Who is this for?
This series is suitable for people experiencing:
Persistent or chronic pain
Arthritis and joint pain
Fibromyalgia, neurological pain
Back, neck or shoulder pain
Persistent pain following injury or surgery
Pain associated with stress, anxiety or nervous system dysregulation
Reduced mobility or fear of movement
No previous yoga experience is necessary. All practices can be adapted for different bodies and abilities, with chair and floor-based options available.
What to Expect:
Before the program begins, you’ll complete a confidential client intake form and have a short phone/email consultation with Sarah. This allows me to better understand your health history, current challenges, and personal goals, ensuring the program is tailored as closely as possible to your needs. Where appropriate, clearance from your GP or other healthcare provider may be requested.
Over five weeks, we’ll meet in a small, supportive group for 90-minute sessions. All equipment is provided, including mats, bolsters, blankets, blocks and chairs, so you can practise in comfort regardless of your mobility or experience.
You’ll also receive ongoing email support throughout the program, giving you the opportunity to ask questions or seek guidance between sessions.
Depending on the needs of the group, you’ll be invited to develop a short daily home practice and reflective journal. These simple practices are designed to help you integrate what you learn into everyday life and build sustainable habits. At the beginning of each session, we’ll spend time reflecting on your experiences, celebrating successes, exploring challenges, and making adjustments where needed.
Above all, this program is about meeting you where you are. Together, we’ll create the conditions for your body and nervous system to feel supported, helping you move towards greater ease, resilience, confidence, and possibility, at a pace that feels safe and sustainable for you
Each 90-minute session includes:
Gentle therapeutic yoga
Breathwork
Pain neuroscience education
Guided relaxation
Questions and discussion
Home practice handout
5 x 90 min small group sessions including pre-program confidential client intake, accessible Yoga Therapy practices; (adapted to individual needs, with chairs and all props provided), pain education, and guided relaxation. Weekly email check-in, work book, tailored short home practice.
November 9 - December 7. 5 x 90 min weekly sessions 9:30 - 11am.