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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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How are you honoring your body today? #qotd #self How are you honoring your body today?

#qotd #selfcaredaily #fallinlove #memyselfandI #timetorest #timetomove
A week ago 💙🌊🧎‍♂️

What was good
💙 Fresh air
💙 Nature
💙 Great teacher
💙 Great company @charlottebeatrice
💙 Sun

What you don't see from the picture
🥶 Very cold -> 10 degrees celcius
💨 Wind
🧎‍♂️ Uneven ground

Eventhough the surroundings look great, my nervous system was super overwhelmed by all the unbalanced input. It would definitely take more practice to get used to these influences. And I would def need it to be warmer. Or if I would practice by myself, I would be able to adjust to whatever grounding my nervous being needs 🙏

Not every yoga practice is perfect, but every practice gives insights. And that's all we got to work with. 

Take it easy on yourself. (Telling myself that too💙)
#beachyoga #yogaonthebeach #ameland
The biggest thing you can do for your practice tod The biggest thing you can do for your practice today is getting on your mat.

📷 @the.aurastudio 

#yogaforscoliosis #adhomukhasvanasana #downwardfacingdog #yogawithprops #getonyourmat
First photo with correction - second photo before First photo with correction - second photo before correction. 10 seconds apart.

#scoliosis #scoliosisawareness #yogaforscoliosis #scoliosisexercise #yogawithscoliosis #mandukayoga

📷 @the.aurastudio
My Back Story I was diagnosed with scoliosis at 1 My Back Story

I was diagnosed with scoliosis at 14. My dance teacher noticed I wasn't even when bending over and told me to get that checked.

Even though it was discovered at 14, they didn't start any treatment until 15 and I got my brace when I was 16. I was in high school and dance academy at the time.

Because of my scoliosis I was told, I couldn't make dancing my career. So I went to University instead and got a Masters in Discourse and Argumentation Studies. I never stopped dancing and added more styles to my repertoire. And fell in love with salsa dancing.

During my working life, I all of the sudden had to put all my energy towards a job. I could not dance as much and after 2 years my body did not agree with me anymore. I had neglected it.

For 3 years I experienced chronic pain on different levels. Stabbing next to my spine, burning ribs, bone on bone pain and a lot of nerves being overstimulated. To name a few. 

What got me most, was my lack of understanding of my body. So here started my awareness journey through yoga. After 2 years, I learned that regular yoga was not enough for me and I wanted to really do my scoliosis justice. Thus, I started looking out for Yoga for Scoliosis workshops in Europe and even traveled to New York to study with various teachers. And in the end got certified as 'Elise Browning Miller Yoga for Scoliosis Trainer'.

During this time @charlottebeatrice and I founded @ilovemyback.nl 💛

In my journey I also looked at my stress levels and how those affected me. And basically every other lifestyle choice I was making. Yes, in the origins of yoga this is all important, but it also serves to look at the times we live in now, and how that influences (human) being.

Therefore, I am also a @nutritionschool Health Coach grad and am now taking on a HSP coaching course. 

I have always identified myself as an HSP. But it makes sense that all of us with scoliosis are easier overstimulated, because our proprioception and vestibular system are working hard. Since these sense where we are in space and constantly inform our brain about it. Must be exhausting with all these twists and turns.

Hey, but that's what keeps life interesting.
My go-to always-feels-good pose. Big sigh. ✔ Ca My go-to always-feels-good pose. Big sigh.

✔ Calms the nervous system
✔ Supports diaphragmatic breathing
✔ Opens the chest
✔ Relaxes the pelvic floor
✔ Connects to love
✔ Brings clarity

Did I forget anything?

📷 @the.aurastudio 

#suptabaddhakonasana #yogaforscoliosis #restingpose #calmthemind #scoliosisexercise
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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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