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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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In real time the effort it takes to align my scoli In real time the effort it takes to align my scoliosis convex shoulder in the most functional way for this pose. This takes a lot of my presence, patience and once I am in the pose also breath to find stillness in it all. 

Sthira Sukham Asanam
To find stability and comfort in the pose, both physically and mentally. That is the practice. 

Yoga philosophy has been the most influential on how to practice yoga and find alignment for my scoliosis. Even of the tiny bits of the philosophy that I have integrated, I am very grateful. Yet, there is always more to learn 💫 

#yogateacher #yogaforscoliosis #yogavoorscoliose #cowfacepose 
#yogaphilosophy
As a 35 year old woman with no children and health As a 35 year old woman with no children and health conditions, I have seen how society nowadays does not benefit women. #internationalwomensday

Whenever I walk into a room, I am usually underestimated. Especially by men. But by women sometimes too. Looking younger than I am and being female apparently means that I am incapable to express deep thoughts and useful strategies. I know otherwise. So I usually wait patiently until I can prove them wrong. If I choose to even put my energy in it at all.

Everyone is all about data. But data is biased by the beliefs of the patriarchy / colonialism and capitalism. Therefore, a lot of data needs to be criticised to where it is coming from and who is feeding any ai. When we look at data, who has interpreted it and how is the visualisation manipulated?

80% of people with scoliosis are female. I feel this is one of the reasons scoliosis is not taken seriously. I once talked to an orthopaedic surgeon that told me women usually were accused of hysteria when coming to a doctor with any problem. Thus, not taken seriously. Even until recently, scoliosis was classified as an aesthetic condition. The health impact was not even discussed. Only since recent years there is slowly becoming more acknowledgement of the overall impact of scoliosis on someones health and daily life.

I have experienced so many external expectation put on me, because I am a woman of a certain age that looks a certain way and expresses herself a certain way (on social media). Therefore,I have decided to stay true to my own truth and the people that are open to get to know me, will. And everyone else that has made up their own story, can just stay there. It doesn’t bother me (anymore), I will focus on the people that actually want to see me for me. 

Thanks to all of you that support me, men and women, in who I am and let’s learn about ourselves and each other on a daily basis. 💫🤍🙏

*these TikTok’s are not my own, but from different creators on TikTok that share their point of view about being a woman or what they have observed. 

#internationalwomansday #womenempowerment #mybodymychoice #femaleperspective
Growing our Scolisquad for @ilovemyback.nl in Amst Growing our Scolisquad for @ilovemyback.nl in Amsterdam ❌ ❌ ❌

These photos are by @nathaliehennis for @clientenbelanga of which we are a member as of September 2022.

Did you know, that @clientenbelanga offers free Life Coaching for anyone living in the Amsterdam Area? Well, now you know. You can always reach out to them, if this is something you are looking for. 

And if you are in the Amsterdam area and have a great idea for an event of activity here relating to scoliosis, feel free to send me a DM. Who knows what will be possible for our regional Scolisquad 💛

#Iamsterdam #amsterdam #amsterdamcity #stichting #ilovemyback #scolisquad
‘The yoga pose you hate the most, you need the m ‘The yoga pose you hate the most, you need the most.’ Is often said by yoga teachers. 

This is the yoga pose I hate the most. But I know is most beneficial to my shoulder strength. 

In the first photo I do the pose without taking my scoliosis into account. You can really see the shoulder fall forward and the scapula not connected to the back. 

In the second photo I have made my scoliosis adjustments, so I can train aligned strength for my specific back. 

So, I am acknowledging that I need the poses I hate the most and allow space to explore them in depth again. The practice is a never ending journey 🙏

And maybe the saying about what you hate to do the most, you need to work on the most, might apply to other areas of life too💫

#yogaforscoliosis #yogavoorscoliose #gomukhasana #scolifam #scoliosis #scoliose
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
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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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