Traditional ideas about pain are rooted in the belief that pain is the result of damage to bodily tissues—if we don’t fix the tissue we cannot change the pain. Modern pain science, however, tells a different story, and studies have shown that pain is not a good indicator of the actual state of bodily tissues. Rather, pain is regulated by somatic, psychological, and social factors. Further, when pain persists, the relationship between pain and the condition of the body becomes less and less predictable. Over time, the brain may associate certain movements, sounds, visual stimuli, smells, or other stimuli with pain, and thus enhance the pain experience.

Many people live with persistent pain in their bodies coupled with traditional pain beliefs. They either learn to live with the pain or seek medications to help ease the pain. But pain science informs us that there are other ways to address chronic pain and to recover movement and function. We can rewire the neural processes that trigger the pain response in the brain, and in turn we can change our pain. And yoga offers one effective path to initiate these changes and to change the pain experience.

Yogadurango is pleased to offer an in-depth workshop on Yoga for Chronic Pain with experienced yoga teacher and Yoga Therapist in-training Lynn Wickersham (E-RYT500). The workshop will include pain neuroscience education and applied yogic practices for pain management, following the principles of Pain Care Yoga developed by Lynn’s teacher Neil Pearson. No prior yoga experience is required, and all persons living with persistent pain are welcome*.

Investment: $35 (pre-registration is required)

*Participants will be asked to complete a short intake form about their history with chronic pain prior to attending the workshop.

Please direct your inquiries to Lynn at lynnellen2065@gmail.com or (970) 799-5829.