Yoga Retreats

Overcome Pain with Yoga and Knowledge Retreats

Mar 15-18, 2012 Level 1, Naramata Centre, BC. Flyer coming…  
April 19-22, 2012 Level 1, Ocean Resort, Comox, BC. Flyer coming…  
June 7- 10, 2012 Level 1, Salt Spring Center of Yoga, British Columbia Simple Flyer  
Oct 11-14, 2012 Level 2, Salt Spring Centre of Yoga, , British Columbia Flyer coming…  

Neil Pearson’s yoga retreats are designed specifically for those with chronic pain. Held in a variety of peaceful locations, the retreats will leave your students with a firm belief that through yoga, patience and practice, they can heal and reclaim their lives. Participants spend time immersed in safe, effective yoga practices to decrease their pain and help them live well again. Modern, science-based views on chronic pain are explored, while empowering students with practical, hands on tools to improve quality of life. Healing comes through yoga techniques designed to wind down the nervous system and promote positive, lasting changes in the body-mind-spirit. Facilitated by Neil Pearson, a highly respected physiotherapist, yoga therapist and educator, this session, with its elements of Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy, leave students with an individualized plan to continue moving towards a life of less pain. After all, life is now.

Locations:            Salt Spring Centre of Yoga      Naramata Centre

Intended Participants:

  1. People with chronic pain, especially those interested in connecting Western understanding of pain, with the body-mind-spirit practices of yoga.
  2. Yoga teachers, yoga therapists and health care professionals wishing to enhance their work with people in chronic pain.

Content:

Daily sessions include:

  1. Yoga practices to assist participants in decreasing their pain, increasing their function and improving their quality of life.
  2. Education in modern understanding of the physiology of pain, of chronic pain and of pain management.
  3. Discussion groups and Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy integration.
  4. Development of an individualized pain management plan through yoga.

Length:

Four (4) days is recommended. Shorter or longer retreats are possible. Best results are expected when participants have greater opportunity to receive feedback and to practice within a supportive environment.