About the series

Foundational Pain Care Aware Yoga: A Transformational Journey

Are you experiencing persistent pain from conditions like musculoskeletal pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, or other chronic issues? Are you experiencing sleep disorders, fatigue, mood changes, difficulty doing your every day chores? Foundational Pain Care Aware Yoga is a series designed to help you navigate pain through movement, education, and mindfulness.

This program blends the science of pain with yoga principles and physical practice, guiding participants in understanding pain, managing daily challenges, and fostering a compassionate approach to healing. Led by a certified Pain Care AwareⓇ Instructor, this series is based on the pioneering work of Neil Pearson (PT, C-IAYT) and Lisa Pearson Swami (C-IAYT).

What You’ll Experience:

Pain manifests uniquely for everyone, and this program is tailored to help you find the right approach to address:

• Active living

• Compassion and gentle movement

• Sleep challenges

• Lack of focus

• Depression & anxiety

• Fear

• Emotional support

• Frustration

• And your personal pain experience

Each session is structured into three key components:

1. Understanding the Science of Pain

Gain insight into how pain works and how to shift your relationship with it. Through education and awareness, you'll learn about:

• Pain as a protective mechanism

• How to reframe pain signals

• Techniques to change pain perception through awareness and regulation

• The power of understanding pain science in recovery

2. Gentle Yoga for Pain Management

Engage in trauma-informed yoga postures designed to restore function, ease movement, and build resilience. This component includes:

• Breathwork and mindful movement for strength, balance, and flexibility

• Adaptable variations to suit all abilities

• Guided relaxation to soothe the nervous system

3. Yogic Principles for Daily Well-being

Discover the transformative effects of integrating yogic philosophy into your daily life. Each week, a new principle will be introduced, supporting:

• Emotional resilience

• Energy balance

• A holistic approach to pain recovery

Your Commitment to the Process:

The phrase “What you put in is what you get out” applies here. Each week, you’ll be encouraged to:

• Engage in personal practice

• Reflect through reading and journaling

• Participate in group discussions and active listening

This integration process is key to unlocking deeper healing and personal transformation.

Join us for this enriching 8-week journey and take the first step toward a more empowered and pain-aware life.

We follow a structured flow—centering, warm-ups, guided movement, breathwork, and deep relaxation—creating a seamless mind-body experience. You’ll also explore mantras, mudras, and meditation, helping to integrate yogic principles into everyday life.

Beyond the physical practice of yoga, participants will explore powerful yogic principles for life management, gaining practical tools to navigate daily challenges with ease and enhance overall well-being. More than just a class, this is a supportive space for sharing experiences, inspiring one another, and discovering creative solutions— all in a fun and uplifting way!

Everyone is welcome, and all aspects of the practice are optional. Join us and discover how yoga can empower you to move, breathe, and live with greater ease.

Reserve your spot today!