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GROUP EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS

Bridging Science and Yoga for Real-Life Understanding

These small group sessions offer clear, accessible education that combines the wisdom of yoga with the latest in health research. Whether you're a wellness seeker, caregiver, or simply curious, these sessions give you the knowledge and tools to support yourself and others with confidence.

​​​Learn Together. Apply with Purpose.

 

Each session is designed to make complex topics easy to understand—and directly useful in your everyday life. We explore the science behind how yoga-based practices affect the body, breath, and mind, and how to apply them safely and effectively.

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Who These Sessions Are For

 

These group sessions are ideal for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of:

  • Chronic pain and how the brain and body interact

  • Anxiety and nervous system regulation

  • Low back pain and movement modifications

  • Depression and energy management

  • Stress, burnout, and recovery

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Also perfect for:

  • Yoga students wanting to understand the "why" behind the practice

  • Health and wellness professionals seeking an evidence-informed perspective

  • Caregivers supporting loved ones

  • Anyone exploring integrative or complementary approaches to wellness

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Topics May Include:

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  • Understanding Pain: How movement and breath affect the pain experience

  • Yoga for Anxiety & Depression: What the research says, and how to apply it

  • The Vagus Nerve & Regulation: Breath and rest practices for balance

  • Low Back Care: Safe, supportive strategies using mindful movement

  • Stress & the Nervous System: Tools to shift from overwhelm to groundedness

  • The Koshas: A yogic framework for whole-person awareness

  • The Science of Breath: Why breathwork matters—and how to make it work for you
     

Each session includes discussion, visuals, and time for questions. No movement required unless noted.

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What You’ll Receive

 

  • Live, interactive small group learning (online or in-person)

  • Handouts, summaries, or optional take-home practices

  • A space to ask questions and connect with others

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Why Join?

 

Because understanding empowers you. These sessions go beyond surface-level advice. You’ll gain a deeper appreciation of how the body and mind respond to practices like breathing, rest, and mindful movement—and how to use them to support healing and resilience.

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Upcoming Sessions & Booking

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  • View upcoming topics and dates here

  • Pre-registration required—spaces are limited for personalized attention

  • Want a custom session for your group or workplace? Contact me

Comments from previous workshops

  • Thank you Jackie, this is awesome!

  • Great job Jackie.  This was super practical and interesting.

  • Loved the class

  • Jackie was really knowledgeable

  • Loved the practical part when we tried the stability exercises

  • Appreciated the hands on approach

Group Workshops

If you are interested in having me present to your group, please contact me.

I'm passionate about knowledge translation.

 

Bringing peer-reviewed research, often hidden behind academic paywalls, directly to you in clear, applicable ways. With over 20 years of experience as a professor teaching at various institutions and speaking at conferences and public forums, I’m dedicated to helping you understand the “why” behind techniques—not just the “how.”

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I specialize in musculoskeletal conditions, integrating  yoga therapy and a wholistic approach to support healing, balance, and resilience.

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