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Jana Spierings

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Some (online) resources about scoliosis and (back) health
April 29, 2018

Some (online) resources about scoliosis and (back) health

I have been wanting to share my resources with you. I have tried to make a little list, however I feel that I need to explain a bit more about what these have brought me. Especially because I know what it can be like to …

Come take online Yoga for Scoliosis Classes with me
October 29, 2020

Come take online Yoga for Scoliosis Classes with me

Scoliosis is something that you and I have in common. And a lot of other people around the world. Maybe you have read my story on my Instagram or this blog. And as I have gone through the struggles of pain and imbalance, I am …

Becoming a Health Coach
September 27, 2019

Becoming a Health Coach

Within the next 6 months I will be a Health Coach. And this is the journey that made this decision happen: As I was struggling with 24/7 back pain, I had to be honest with myself. How am I really doing? Yes, I have back pain and …


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My life after chronic back pain never ceases to am My life after chronic back pain never ceases to amaze me 💃 
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Impression of International Amsterdam Salsa Festival + of course the fits
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Healing my inner child, relationship with my body and back to connection through dancing. While for others it is just a salsa festival. 

Or not. We all have our own story that is unfolding. I just choose to share mine with you. 

I once started this, because I felt alone in my human experience. And through sharing my story, I got into contact with others that had similar experiences. Most of us still support each other on the app for which I am very grateful. 

Healing is a never ending journey. Since there will always be new life situations that trigger us. 

As a coach, I am always happy to shine a light on your next steps. To let life amaze you 💫

Feel free to reach out 💜

#spinehealth #yogaforscoliosis #salsadancing #scolifam
Does this support my life? Help my body-mind-soul Does this support my life? Help my body-mind-soul to thrive? Supports my nervous system?

These are questions I ask myself in the things that I do. 

Yes, I still mess up. But these are learning experiences. Like, maybe that wasn’t for me after all. But at least I tried and now I know. 

Is there a certain story you are trying to play out? Is there a perfect picture that you have in your mind?

There is no end goal. Just a state of being. So reflect where these stories came from. And wether they are still true. And how they make you feel. Maybe you are ready to start writing your own story instead. With your unique twists and turns. Like reading a book for the first time and not knowing what the next chapter will be. Letting life unfold as you go. 

It might be better than you can imagine. 

Little hint to our podcast @btycipodcast
This human experience encompasses so many feels. E This human experience encompasses so many feels. Especially once we stop running away from them. 

So often we numb our feelings and find distractions. But we can only grow through feeling it all. And once this has been opened up, there is no end goal. Feelings will not stop at some point. They will ask for space to be felt. That is all that can be done. How tough that might be sometimes. 

This too shall pass. 

Honor the feels and ride the wave. That is the full human experience to embrace 🙏💫
Proud of her 🌟 For choosing to step out of the Proud of her 🌟

For choosing to step out of the darkness
For choosing to let herself be seen
For choosing to create her own path

More of that 💖

📷 @the.aurastudio
Imperfect play in movement. Dance was everything t Imperfect play in movement. Dance was everything to me growing up. And I had to grieve the absence twice in my life. 

A big part of my healing journey (with my scoliosis) is allowing it back into my life. But now honoring my body and the process. 

It will be a process to get my body into shape for something like ballet. And honestly, I still find it scary and very confronting to go to a ballet class. So I have been putting it off. But I know I can only get better, when I do put in the practice. Like with anything. 

When in a healing journey, it can first feel a lot like surviving. At some point there may come room for joy. Which can actually feel uncomfortable at first, because we have known the chaos for so long. 

The next chapter for me is to let go of the comfort of instability and allowing certain life lessons to solidify in this dance of life.
For my scoliosis friends and allies ❤️ #scoli For my scoliosis friends and allies ❤️

#scoliosismemes #scoliosis #scoliosissupport #scoliosisquotes #scolifam #scoliosisawareness
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My Favorite Yoga Tools

My Favorite Yoga Tools
July 13, 2021

My Favorite Yoga Tools

Yoga tools are necessary to support your practice in Yoga for Scoliosis. As I started my journey, I noticed how important the type of yoga tools is. Those who know me, know I am also very particular and principle in my choices. Therefore, I would like to share my findings with you.

These were the criteria I was looking for:

  • Yoga mat – sticky, no give, durable and light weight
  • Yoga blocks – Larger than usual (10 x 15 x 23 cm) and light weight
  • Yoga strap – Iyengar design, at least 4 cm wide and 2 m long
  • Yoga blankets – thick, strong and sturdy
  • Little pads

You can use these criteria yourself when looking for yoga tools. Or just take a look at my favorite brand Manduka.

Yoga Mat

For their yoga mats they have a lot of options! You can even do a test on their website to figure our which one will support your practice the most. At this moment I have the ProLite Yoga Mat and the EKO Travel Mat. The first one I have at home for my daily practice and the second I usually have on top. Mostly because of the lines I have drawn on them. The Travel Mat is great, because I can just fold it up and put it in my back pack. So if I travel or teach at the studio it is easy to bring with me.

Yoga blocks, strap and more

Their yoga blocks are my all time favorite! And I have tested so many. They have the right size, weight and rounded corners, which makes them comfortable to grip. Plus they have a lot of colors. Which I love, because my practice space should inspire me and I just love to work with colors to support my mood.

Especially when you go more into traction in your yoga for scoliosis practice, you will know how important a good yoga strap is. When I took classes in the USA, they had a lot of different props available. And it took me sometime to find the right ones here in the EU, the Netherlands. So I was happy when I found out Manduka was launching this Align Yoga Strap. Perfect for our practice.

For Yoga blankets I still have to find the perfect brand. At home I use Mexican blankets or big beach towels. So this is great to use, if you already have some at home.

Also for the little pads, I just use wash cloths or guest towels. These work fine for me and I can adjust in height myself. Since every scoliosis and every day is different, this works well for me.

Use the code JANAYOGA for 10% off at Manduka


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