229 Safety Considerations for Hypermobility and Yoga: Interview With Libby Hinsley
Yoga in the Therapy Room: Tips for integrating trauma informed yoga · Chris McDonald, LCMHCS
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Show Notes
In this episode, we focus on safely guiding hypermobile clients through yoga practices to prevent injury and support long-term well-being. We discuss key safety considerations, common misconceptions, and practical techniques for yoga practices tailored to clients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and hypermobility. Libby shares her journey with hypermobility, explores its impact on the nervous system and mental health, and provides actionable advice on effective queuing and creating empowering yoga experiences.
MEET Libby Hinsley
Libby Hinsley is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, yoga teacher trainer, and personal trainer specializing in treating hypermobility syndromes and chronic pain. Her book, Yoga for Bendy People: Optimizing the benefits of yoga for hypermobility, was published in 2022 and explores how people with joint hypermobility syndromes can use the tools of yoga to support their thriving. She has also developed a successful strength training program for people with hypermobility syndromes. As a person living with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and related health conditions, she is committed to raising awareness about hypermobility syndromes in the yoga and physical therapy communities and beyond. She also teaches anatomy for yoga teachers through her program called Anatomy Bites.
Find out more at Libby Hinsley and connect with Libby on Instagram, and check out the Zebra Talks Podcast
- Understanding hypermobility and its challenges
- What are EDS and hypermobility?
- Symptoms and diagnosis of EDS
- Yoga practices for hypermobility
- Queuing techniques for hypermobility
- Understanding proprioception and body awareness
- Improving proprioception through mindful movement
Connect With Me
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The Yoga in Therapy Collective —where therapists learn, grow, and get support with yoga-informed practices
Explore the Yoga Basics for Therapists course—designed to help you confidently and ethically integrate yoga into therapy
Yoga Basics: The Therapist's Guide to Integrating Trauma-Informed Yoga into Sessions
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