Using Yoga to Come Home from Chronic Pain

As a yoga practitioner of 12 years and an instructor of 3, I’ve inevitably learned of the many benefits of yoga, through both experience and formal text. The word yoga itself meaning ‘union’ or ‘connection,’ signifying the inherent benefits of mind, body, and soul, is proof of its holistic healing nature. Although many focus mainly on one limb of seven, asana (i.e. posture), the other sutras (i.e. threads) of the practice – values, intent, breath, focus, concentration, enlightenment – all weave together to create a unified experience.

It was not, however, until about 2 years ago that I became an empathizer, rather than mere sympathizer, of the healing powers of yoga for chronic pain.

YogaEmily KuzmickJanuary 31, 2021Bottoms Up! Yoga & BrewThroat Chakra, Upper Body Tension, TMJ, Emotional Coping, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Holistic Healing, Mental Wellness, Chronic Pain, Arthritis, YogaComment

The Madness and the Method: Joint Pain, Yoga, & You

Let’s start at the beginning. What is joint pain and what causes it? Joint pain is

defined as any pain, discomfort, or inflammation that affects any part of a joint.

Joints are not limited to bone but also include cartilage, muscles, tendons, and

ligaments. Most of the time, joint pain is often associated with arthritis which is

inflammation of the joint.