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From Pain to Possibility
You are a yoga teacher or a health professional who wants to integrate yoga therapeutically. You want a more holistic, biopsychosocial approach to helping your clients heal. You want to empower them to listen and to learn about their bodies. In From Pain to Possibility, Susi Hately, B.Sc. Kinesiology blends modern understanding of anatomy and biomechanics with the ancient wisdom of yoga. This weekly show will share Susi's best ideas from over 25 years of helping her clients reduce and eradicate…
Episodes
From Pain to PossibilityMechanics of Breathing Part 4 – Exploring Your Feet, Your Breath, and "Breathing with Your Feet" | Ep #218
In part four of my Mechanics of Breathing series, I'm exploring a part of the body you might not normally associate with your breath: the feet. Rarely do we…
From Pain to PossibilityMechanics of Breathing Part 3 – Exploring Your Rib Cage | Ep #217
This is the third installment of my Mechanics of Breathing mini-series. In it, we'll explore the rib cage, both through intellectual theory and a guided…
From Pain to PossibilityMechanics of Breathing Part 2 - Myofascial Connections Between the TMJ, Upper Airway, Pelvic Floor and Tongue | Ep #216
In the second part of my Mechanics of Breathing mini-series, we're diving into the myofascial connections and relationships between TMJ issues, sleep apnea…
From Pain to PossibilityMechanics of Breathing Part 1 – A New Mini-Series and Practice | Ep #215
My new mini-series on the mechanics of breathing starts today! It will feature embodied practices and intellectual interviews geared toward clients (and…
From Pain to PossibilityReducing & Getting Out of Pain at the Therapeutic Yoga Intensive with Nona Jordan and Karin Rossi | Ep #214
Two more graduates from my Therapeutic Yoga Intensive, Nona Jordan and Karin Rossi, join me in this episode to share their experiences, expectations, and…
From Pain to PossibilityProductivity and Physiology with Neill Willams | Ep #213
My guest, Neill Williams, is a life and productivity coach who specializes in the link between our physiology and our ability to get things done. While many of…
From Pain to PossibilityFeeling Your Body and Losing Weight with Corinne Crabtree | Ep #212
I'm super excited to be welcoming the one and only Corinne Crabtree to the show today, CEO of No BS Weightloss and a powerful voice in the women's health…
From Pain to PossibilityReducing & Getting Out of Pain at the Therapeutic Yoga Intensive with Claire MacEachen and Michelle Deschenes | Ep #211
Claire MacEachen and Michelle Deschenes are experienced yoga teachers who wanted to deepen their practices and address some of their physical pain points at…
From Pain to PossibilityR&R Sleep Meditation | Ep #210
Today's episode is an opportunity to pause, breathe, and rest. I'm sharing a guided Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditation with step-by-step instructions for…
From Pain to PossibilityHip and Knee Recovery: Getting Back to Golf Post Hip or Knee Surgery | Ep #209
Golf is one of the most common activities that my clients seek to return to after their surgery. Despite the differences in the hip and knee joints (and the…
From Pain to PossibilityA Key Factor for Re-Training Core Stability Post Hip or Knee Surgery | Ep #208
Following a hip or knee surgery, it is critical that clients build core strength and stability. Listen in this week as I breakdown the healing relationship…
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Hip and Knee Recovery: Retraining From Limping to Smoother Walking Patterns | Ep #207
Are you or your client limping due to knee or hip surgery? Are you interested in working on a smoother gait? This week, I'm exploring the process of retraining…
From Pain to PossibilityHip and Knee Recovery: Improving Range of Motion, Stability and Strength Post Knee and Hip Surgery | Ep #206
In this episode, I'm exploring the role yoga therapy plays in improving your range of motion and building strength, and how you can use it to help guide your…
From Pain to PossibilityHip and Knee Recovery Post Surgery | Ep #205
As the demand for support post knee and hip surgeries continues to rise, many are turning to yoga therapists for rehabilitation. So this week, I'm sharing some…
From Pain to PossibilityReducing and Eradicating Physical Pain: Strengthening For Real | Ep #204
Are you tired of rushing into strength training post-injury only to end up with more persistent pain? The strengthening process has so many misconceptions and…
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Reducing and Eradicating Physical Pain: Key Principles For Reducing Compensatory Patterns | Ep #203
This week, I'm exploring compensatory patterns and the importance of growing our awareness of unconscious movement. Discover how one of my clients identified…
From Pain to PossibilityReducing and Eradicating Physical Pain: Your Why | Ep #202
A client's movement desires, hopes, and dreams for their life matter. These are some of the factors that lead to them seeking help to eradicate and reduce…
From Pain to PossibilityYoga Therapy Certification Being Over 60 and 70 Years Old with Lory Newmyer and Ruth Ann Penny | Ep #201
Do you wonder if the Yoga Therapy Certification will serve you in your retired life? I'm discussing this with two Yoga Therapy Certification grads who both…
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Getting Out of Pain: Gradient of Sensation | Ep #200
The quicker you can identify the sensations of your body the quicker you can find your way out of pain. There are various identifiers and communication…
From Pain to PossibilityReducing and Eradicating Physical Pain: Obstacles for Getting Out of Pain | Ep #199
Your client might think that eradicating pain will be too hard, too confusing, or that because other practitioners couldn't help them, no one can. Obstacles…
From Pain to PossibilityMagic of Certification: What Makes Yoga Therapy SO Awesome with Physical Therapist, Yoga Therapist Kirsten Richardson | Ep #198
Yoga Therapy is fascinating, especially for those who join with a background in physiological knowledge like my guest, Kirsten Richardson. Kirsten has helped…
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Getting Out of Pain: The Key to Deep Muscular Release | Ep #197
Learn about the profound benefits of a practice I call the art of doing nothing. I'm guiding you through a deliberate, gentle movement that helps you connect…
From Pain to PossibilityMagic of Certification: 10 Years Post Graduation with Natasha Boldrieff | Ep #196
Have you ever wondered what life is like after learning my principles of movement? Today, you get to find out! I am thrilled to introduce one of my…
From Pain to PossibilityGetting Out of Pain: A New Mini Series | Ep #195
This week I'm digging in to why your relationship with you matters. Our relation to our bodies is more than physical, more than cognitive. It's a web of…
From Pain to PossibilityReducing the Hump of Scoliosis with Pure Movement with Beth Kaplan | Ep #194
This week, I am thrilled to introduce my personal client and Certification Trainee: Beth Kaplan. Beth's story is unique because she has scoliosis, is a yogi…
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Magic of Certification: 2 Months In and Listen to Their Results with International Students Maria Hykin and Nicole Nanfra | Ep #193
My Therapeutic Yoga Intensive and Therapeutic Yoga Certification programs are extensive and challenging, but we also have fun, build community, and support one…
From Pain to PossibilityNeck Mini Series: Reducing and Eradicating Neck Pain | Ep #192
The neck can be a very classic compensator for issues elsewhere in the body, and there are several ways to deal with neck pain. This week, I teach you the next…
From Pain to PossibilityNeck Mini Series: Your Neck to Rib Cage to Pelvis Connection | Ep #191
This week, I am guiding you through a series of movements from your neck to your rib cage to your pelvis. As you join in these movements, I invite you to…
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Neck Mini Series: Making "Neck Stretches" Work Better For You | Ep #190
By looking closely at common stretches, we can observe how our bodies react to various movements and sensations. This week, discover the nuance that exists…
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Neck Mini Series: When Alignment Doesn't Work (You Aren't a Stack of Blocks) | Ep #189
Welcome to week one of my Neck Mini Series where we will reinterpret our understanding of posture and alignment. Alignment and posture are often used as a…
From Pain to PossibilityWhat You Will Learn at the Therapeutic Yoga Intensive | Ep #188
I have a very exciting announcement to share this week. From October 28th to November 2nd, 2023, I'm running my Therapeutic Yoga Intensive where you can learn…
From Pain to PossibilityCertification: How a Trainee Helped Her Husband Eradicate His Migraines | Ep #187
Listen in for a sneak peek into my certification program with a conversation I had with my trainees. One trainee shares a transformational story of using my…
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Healing Foot Pain | Ep #186
To wrap up my series on the feet, I'm sharing the key factors required to heal foot pain and prevent it from coming back. Discover how to better interpret the…
From Pain to PossibilityGoing Barefoot | Ep #185
Nothing says summer like walking around barefoot. But is going barefoot good for you? This week, I'm exploring this question as well as the pros and cons of…
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Loving Your Flip Flops, Loving Your Feet | Ep #184
Flip flops are so light and easy to slip on in the summer. However, after consistent use for long periods of time, you might start to notice some foot pain and…
From Pain to PossibilitySummer Foot Fun - Reducing and Eradicating Foot Pain | Ep #183
I'm leading you through a massage and breath technique to help you connect with your feet. Our feet are a part of an extended kinetic chain: connected to our…
From Pain to PossibilityAll About Yoga Therapy Certification - The 4 Steps To Certification | Ep #182
Have you been listening to my podcast and love my methods? Do you help your students/clients eliminate and heal from pain? Are you a health professional? My…
From Pain to PossibilityThe Power Of Pure Movement: Helping Your Psoas Heal Part 4 | Ep #181
When you're trying to help yourself get out of pain, it's essential to tune in to your body to identify your range of movement, quality of movement, and your…
From Pain to PossibilityThe Power Of Pure Movement: Helping Your Psoas Heal Part 3 | Ep #180
Join me in unpacking the relationship between breath and the psoas. Breath directly affects tissue tension, and I have found again and again that breathing…
From Pain to PossibilityThe Power Of Pure Movement: Helping Your Psoas Heal Part 2 | Ep #179
It is much easier to heal the psoas when my clients are working toward being able to do an activity they love without pain. This week, I share two recovery…
From Pain to PossibilityThe Power Of Pure Movement: Helping Your Psoas Heal Part 1 | Ep #178
I dive deep into five strategies for healing your psoas and achieving release. I share various methods along with a guided practice of cued movements to…
From Pain to PossibilityThe Power Of Pure Movement: A Key Issue Related To Quadratus Lumborum Pain | Ep #177
Have you noticed that the cues to release your persistent QL pain just don't hit the spot? Have no fear because this week, I share how strain in one area can…
From Pain to PossibilityThe Power of Pure Movement: How to Resolve QL Pain | Ep #176
One of the top five reasons people come to me is to seek relief from QL pain. However, upon closer examination, we realize that the QL itself is not the sole…
From Pain to PossibilityRethinking Hypermobility and Pain: Amy Yapp | Ep #175
Amy Yapp is a yoga teacher and a client of mine. She has Hypermobility Disorder and an acute understanding of building skills to connect with her form. In this…
From Pain to PossibilityRethinking Hypermobility and Pain: Jeannie Di Bon | Ep #174
Join me in learning about alternative movement techniques when working with hypermobile folks. Jeannie Di Bon is an advocate for those with hypermobility, a…
From Pain to PossibilityRethinking Hypermobility and Pain: The Vital Skills – Interoception and Proprioception | Ep #173
Regardless of hypermobility, anyone can cultivate their interoceptive and proprioceptive abilities. This week, I share the basics of these sensing skills along…
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Rethinking Hypermobility and Pain: Key Concepts For Reducing Pain | Ep #172
This episode is part one of my Rethinking Hypermobility mini-series where I'll be exploring effective ways to support individuals facing the challenges of pain…
From Pain to PossibilityFundamentals of Getting Out of Pain - What Do I Mean By Healing is Possible? | Ep #171
This week, I share two stories of clients with structural limitations. Whether it's pain, strain, or something more ambiguous, both clients were able to make…
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Hormone Therapy and Estrogen Post Breast Cancer with Dr. Corinne Menn, MD | Ep #170
I am pleased to invite OBGYN and a breast cancer survivor, Dr. Corinne Menn, to the show to educate us about the possibility of hormone therapy for cancer…
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"I Am Moving Better and am Physically Stronger After Breast Cancer" with Helen Pomeroy | Ep #169
Breast cancer can be extremely overwhelming. The initial shock, scheduling, and procedures are traumatic and they can cause us to step away from our body…
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Answering Now What: Breast Cancer Recovery with Yoga, Breath and Stillness | Ep #168
I have a lot of experience helping clients go from "now what" to redefining their relationship with movement so they can quickly get back to moving with ease…
From Pain to PossibilityReducing Persistent Pain By Feeling with Trudy Johnson | Ep #167
This week, I am pleased to sit down with my private 1:1 client, Trudy Johnson, who has experienced various forms of pain over the years, from knee pain and…
From Pain to PossibilityMy 8 Principles of Movement | Ep #166
Our relation to our body changes from day to day, from experience to experience. When using the 8 Principles of Movement that I share this week, we can tune in…
From Pain to PossibilityReducing Persistent Pain by Integrating Yoga Therapy, Physical Therapy & Podiatry with Ros Tobe | Ep #165
When the pain goes down, what is there now? Arriving at a new state within your body is a learning experience. To discuss this with me I invited my private 1:1…
From Pain to PossibilityWhen It Is Difficult to Feel - Tips, Ideas and Suggestions with Ruth Ann Penney and Kim Marion, OT | Ep #164
Have you worked with a client that is numb or cannot feel? How do we work with those who have difficulty expressing themselves? This week, I'm joined by two…
From Pain to Possibility4 Common Questions About Practice: How Often, For What Duration, What Time of Day, How Many Repetitions | Ep #163
Are you getting lost in the numbers, the repetitions, or the specifics of a technique? The desire to complete a practice "correctly" or as a "to-do" sometimes…
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Bracing Patterns - When To Reduce Them For Reducing and Eradicating Pain | Ep #162
Bracing patterns are a key factor in a person's recovery process. You can make many gains related to your movement, but if your bracing patterns don't resolve…
From Pain to PossibilityThe Key Difference Maker for My Clients Getting Out of Pain | Ep #161
This week, I share the key difference maker for my clients getting out of pain and how, without this, there won't be the significant, lasting change that…
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The 3 Phases of Recovery: Getting Out Of Pain - Transition - Strengthening | Ep #160
There are some key phases of recovery that I have seen over time when working with clientele. There is the initial helping them get out of pain, then there's a…
From Pain to PossibilityRelax Move Strengthen | Ep #159
When it comes to reducing and eradicating persistent symptoms of pain, managing symptoms of an autoimmune condition, or recovering from surgery of any kind…