Meditation, Mindfulness & Yoga for Migraine & Chronic Pain Warriors
Hello, it's Jo here! I have lived with migraine disorder since the age of 9. Juggling work, play, motherhood & being wife to a traveller husband, I've found equanimity through the practice of yoga, mindfulness & meditation. Here, I share my experiences, knowledge & techniques that I've found success for pain management. It is my hope that you can experience the same joy I've experienced. Join me here !
DON'T HAVE MUCH TIME OR ENERGY? TRY MY SIGNATURE "MINUTE MOMENT" EXERCISES!
FULL LENGTH YOGA CLASSES FOR MIGRAINE & CHRONIC PAIN
I AM SAFE IN MY BODY
TARGET AREAAnkles, Core, Glutes, Hip Openers, Legs, Spine
EQUIPMENT (OPTIONAL)None
DESCRIPTIONFor Migraine Warriors who enjoy working up some heat in the body, Jo leads you in this moving meditation that offers modifications for Migraine Warriors with her knowledge of what triggers migraine symptoms, as someone who lives with Chronic Migraine herself.
I FEEL SAFE IN MY BODY
TARGET AREAFull Body, Ankles, Arms, Core, Feet, Glutes, Knees, Legs, Lower Back, Neck & Shoulders, Obliques, Shoulders, Spine, Wrists
EQUIPMENT (OPTIONAL)None
DESCRIPTIONIn this meditation, Jo guides you through a body-scan meditation that will leave you feeling relaxed and ready to drift off to sleep or simply calm your mind & body if done during the day.
MAKING ROOM FOR PAIN & DISCOMFORT
TARGET AREAFull Body, Ankles, Arms, Core, Feet, Glutes, Knees, Legs, Lower Back, Neck & Shoulders, Obliques, Shoulders, Spine, Wrists
EQUIPMENT (OPTIONAL)None
DESCRIPTIONWe often try to fight pain or get hung up over having pain. This meditation helps you make room to attend to the pain with compassion. Staying calm when feeling pain or discomfort can help us shift the pain from a place of fear to peace.
POSITIVE ASSOCIATION WITH PAIN
TARGET AREAFull Body, Ankles, Arms, Core, Feet, Glutes, Knees, Legs, Lower Back, Neck & Shoulders, Obliques, Shoulders, Spine, Wrists
EQUIPMENT (OPTIONAL)None
DESCRIPTIONIn this meditation, Jo teaches a technique to help retrain the brain and re-calibrate the body's nervous system to better manage pain. As a Chronic Pain Warrior herself, Jo has had experience and success with pain relief and aborting migraine attacks from an effective meditation practice. Join her to experience it for yourself.
MOVE & BREATHE WITH MIGRAINE GLASSES
TARGET AREAFull Body, Ankles, Arms, Back Bends/Heart Openers, Core, Glutes, Hip Openers, Legs, Lower Back, Neck & Shoulders, Obliques, Shoulders, Spine, Wrists
EQUIPMENT (OPTIONAL)Bolster or Block or Rolled Up Blanket
DESCRIPTIONThis gentle stretch & strengthen class is designed for when Migraine Warriors want to keep their (Migraine) glasses on. But all are welcome to join this session whether or not you are wearing glasses! Expect lots of breath & fun!
OBSERVE & TRUST IN HEALING
TARGET AREAFull Body, Ankles, Arms, Core, Feet, Glutes, Knees, Legs, Lower Back, Neck & Shoulders, Obliques, Shoulders, Spine, Wrists
EQUIPMENT (OPTIONAL)None
DESCRIPTIONOur bodies were created with natural healing capabilities. Sometimes we can forget that & allow our bodies' danger response system to override and create unnecessary fear that gets stored in our mind & body. Take time to observe and trust in your body's natural capabilities.