A Bio/Psycho/Social/Spiritual Approach to Understanding and Working with People with Fibromyalgia
With Swami Swarupananda ~ Lisa Pearson
Kriya Yoga Swami, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, YACEP, IAYT-APD
Pain Is Complex
… Fibromyalgia is the epitome of complexity. Fibromyalgia is a long-lasting medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is often described by its most common symptom: wide spread pain and generalized fatigue. Fortunately, fibromyalgia is neither life-threatening nor a progressive condition; continued symptoms do not mean the condition is getting worse.
The symptoms of fibromyalgia can lead to a decrease in a person’s quality of life and functioning, but do not lead to joint, muscle or nerve damage. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia is related to pain system hypersensitivity. Diagnosis is tricky and some doctors still question its validity. Yoga Therapists have a unique skill set that offers guidance and hope for people with Fibromyalgia and other similar auto-immune conditions.
Over these three months we will dive into what Fibromyalgia is - the best practices for 1:1 Yoga Therapy - and best practices for offering Group Therapeutic Yoga - for People with Fibromyalgia. We will dive into yoga therapy practices and techniques which will take these people with fibromyalgia toward greater physical strength, pump up their endurance and motivation, obtain greater inner peace, smart goal setting and enhanced spiritual health.
If you personally have, or have clients who have Fibromyalgia, or similarly* and applicable; Lupus, Crohn's Disease, Stress Exhaustion, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Long Covid, this mentorship can provide an important skill set in your pain care yoga therapy tool kit!
PROGRAM DATES and COST:
This program runs for 3 months meeting 3x/month
9:00 - 10:30 Pacific
- Month One: February 10th, 17th, 24th, 2025
- Month Two: March 10th, 17th, 24th, 2025
- Month Three: April 7th, 14th, 21st, 2025
- Option to add-on one private 1:1 mentoring session per month (Up to 60 minutes)
FULL THREE MONTH MENTORSHIP: $750 Pay in Full or $1074 with 3 private 1:1 Sessions
- MONTHLY OPTION: $300 / Month or $408/ Month with one private 1:1 Session
Private 1:1 appointments are available weekly, with morning, mid-day and eve appointment options to choose from through an easy and accessible self scheduling process. Appointment are booked on a first come basis.
You may register for one month individually and choose between group sessions only or 1:1 add ons.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
This program runs for 3 months meeting 3x/month
3 - 90 Minute Group Sessions per month > 9:00 - 10:30 Pacific
- Month One: February 10th, 17th, 24th, 2025
- Month Two: March 10th, 17th, 24th, 2025
- Month Three: April 7th, 14th, 21st, 2025
- Option to add-on one private 1:1 mentoring session per month (up to 60 minutes)
- All sessions will be recorded for future viewing
Canadian Residence: email to [email protected] for a discount code to remedy the USD conversion rate.
Payment In Full = 3 Months Group + 3 / 1:1 Mentoring Sessions $1074US Residence: Want to SAVE $174 on the FULL Mentorship with 1:1 Add on?!!
Pay via Zelle (Wells Fargo) to: [email protected] $900 and email [email protected] with registration info. Full name, email address and phone number.
Canadian Residence:
email to [email protected] for a discount code to remedy the USD conversion rate.
Month One
Understanding Fibromyalgia
February 10th, 17th, 24th, 2025
During the first month, we’ll discuss the unique aspects of Fibromyalgia (*and similar conditions)
Knowledge is power, we will build a foundation on the most updated information on Fibromyalgia, becoming informed and inspired to impact the lives of those who live with this mysterious syndrome.
A private 1:1 session can cover personal experiences with fibromyalgia, discussing specific questions that are unique to you or your client/patient, or mentoring on a specific case study.
Month Two
Treating People with Fibromyalgia* through 1:1 Yoga Therapy
March 10th, 17th, 24th, 2025
During month two, we will help you specify what it is that makes yoga therapy a unique approach to helping people with fibromyalgia. We will discuss and experience yoga therapy methods and techniques and best practices to advance your skill set when using 1:1 applications of yoga therapy for people with fibromyalgia
to address their specific needs.
This advanced Mentorship in Pain Care will continue by being guided to compassionately meeting your individual clients/patients with fibromyalgia right where they are at - and moving them toward building smart goals, increasing their resilience and capacity for managing stress and fatigue. We will discuss sleep hygiene, making healthy lifestyle choices through every aspect of their human-ness, and best practices for processing and moving their body mind and spirit through to the other side of the feelings of overwhelm, shame, guilt, fear, indecisiveness or indifference.
A private 1:1 session can offer you a direct experiences with fibromyalgia pain care methods and techniques, yoga therapy dose and dosage for you or your client/patient or mentoring on a specific case study.
Month Three
Treating People with Fibromyalgia* through Group Yoga Therapy
April 7th, 14th, 21st, 2025
In our final month together in this Advance Pain Care Mentorship, you will be guided in developing a series of group yoga therapy sessions for people with fibromyalgia. You will create a group YTh intake for this population and be guided in designing lesson plans with curriculum addressing best practices for people with fibromyalgia* over a series of 6 group YTh sessions. You will also be mentored in sharing digestible and important teaching points of pain neuro science education and applicable teachings of yoga philosophy from the yamas and niyamas through each of your 6 group sessions. We will discuss the unique aspects of holding safe space for this group as well as best practices for building safe and sacred community, group sharing processes and journaling prompts that support your session themes.
A private 1:1 session can cover your personal unique gifts as a yoga therapist which you will bring to your offerings of Group Yoga Therapy for people with Fibromyalgia, as well as guidance and feedback on your creation content.
