Overcome Pain: Knowledge and Gentle Yoga Retreat. Level 1. Mar 15-18, 2012

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Overcome Pain Yoga Retreats allow your patients to immerse themselves in safe effective practices to decrease pain and improve quality of life. Through knowledge of chronic pain and practising Yoga techniques, people are empowered with practical tools to wind down their nervous systems and promote positive, lasting changes in their body. Facilitated by Neil Pearson, physiotherapist, yoga therapist and educator, these sessions provide individuals with unique plans to enhance outcomes and allow continued improvements. Approx. cost for 4 day retreats - $460 and up.

The focus of Level 1 is on breathing techniques, body awareness and gentle movement. Level 2 focuses on using Yoga practices to challenge physical ability and function.

No Yoga experience is required. Individuals must be independently mobile. The Yoga practices are gentle and interspersed with discussions and rest periods.

More information at www.lifeisnow.ca, click on Yoga Retreats. Or email Neil at info@lifeisnow.ca.