You Have Helped Your Client Out of Pain, Then What? Part 2 of 2 | #393
In this episode, I break down the transition from getting out of pain into moving back into the rest of your life—a concept I call Model Two.
You Have Helped Your Client Out of Pain, Then What? Part 1 of 2 | #392
In this episode, I begin a two-part series focusing on how to navigate the shift from being in pain to returning to full, active living.
From 15 Years of Pain to None in 5 Months – Why Angie, a CIAYT Yoga Therapist from Another Program, Signed Up for Certification | #391
In this episode, I’m joined by CIYT graduate Angie Howden Duke for a deep dive into what it truly takes to get out of persistent, long-term pain.
From 20 Years of Wrist Pain to Helping Others Out of Pain – And Arzina Murji Hasn’t Even Graduated Yet | #390
In this episode, I am joined by certification trainee Arzina Merji to discuss what happens when you shift your approach to pain from looking for a quick, magic fix to understanding movement patterns.
How Lindsay Savage Turned 1000s of Hours of Yoga Training Into a Cohesive Practice and a Thriving Business | #389
In this episode, I sit down with Functional Synergy graduate Lindsay Savage to explore how movement professionals can integrate diverse training backgrounds into a cohesive, highly effective practice. Lindsay shares how bringing together over 1,000 hours of certifications helped her bridge the gap between logic and intuition to deliver more deliberate client results. We discuss […]
When Body-Based Yoga Therapy Meets Mental Health Work: A Conversation with Functional Synergy Graduate Austin Chason | #388
In this episode, I sit down with yoga therapist and program graduate Austin Chason to explore what life looks like post-certification and how core yoga therapy principles work in real-world clinical settings. We talk about how learning to truly trust what you see—and cultivating deep personal presence—can transform both physical pain and mental health. Austin […]
What My Graduates Say Is Different About Yoga Therapy Certification with Functional Synergy | #387
In this episode, I share key insights from my conversations with trainees and graduates about what sets Functional Synergy Yoga Therapy apart from other C-IAYT accredited programs. I break down how focusing on clinical reasoning, assessment skills, and individualized movement patterns allows practitioners to move beyond rigid templates and general protocols to truly meet clients […]
The Body Does Not Keep Score: A New and Hopeful Way for Therapeutic Recovery and Healing | #386
In this episode, I explore a recent paper published in Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience titled “The Body Does Not Keep Score: Trauma, Predictive Coding, and the Restoration of Metastability.” I break down how this research challenges Bessel van der Kolk’s famous metaphor that the body “stores” trauma, offering instead a neuroscience lens focused on prediction […]
Becoming a Movement Detective 3/7: Becoming a Movement Detective with Candice Bourgeois, C-IAYT Yoga Therapy Trainee | #376
In this episode, I sit down with Candice Bourgeois, who is currently in the certification program, to explore her journey from teaching with formulaic cues to becoming a true movement detective. We talk about what it actually means to see movement differently—not as something to fix, but as something to understand. Candice shares how she […]
Muscles Vs. Segments | #371
In this episode, I introduce a concept that has been reshaping the way I work with clients and train teachers: moving beyond a muscle-focused approach and learning to observe how the body actually coordinates movement. I talk about why trying to “fix” tight or weak muscles can sometimes lead to confusion and limited results, and […]