BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Physioyoga - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Physioyoga X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://physioyoga.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Physioyoga REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20160101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20150308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20151101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20160313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20161106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20170312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20171105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170513T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170513T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20161212T035436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T023519Z UID:2563-1494680400-1494694800@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:SASKATOON: Core Power: 3 Diaphragms of Health + Fitness DESCRIPTION:Saskatoon: Core Power: The 3 Diaphragms of Health + Fitness \nJoin Shelly Prosko\, Physical Therapist and Professional Yoga Therapist\, for this highly sought after PhysioYoga workshop where you will learn about the three diaphragms of your core system and experience how they all work together as a coordinated team to contribute to your overall fitness\, performance\, health and wellness. We will discuss and explore the mechanics and physiology of breathing and the most common inefficient breathing patterns in our culture and how they can lead to sub-optimal fitness levels that result in physical\, mental\, emotional and energetic imbalances in our bodies. Come learn and explore how your respiratory diaphragm\, pelvic floor\, and voice can be used to influence your overall function and well being. \nThis workshop is a combination of evidence based theory with a fun and inspiring yoga practice consisting of movement\, meditation\, philosophy and breathing practices. \n**This workshop is not intended to assess or treat or act as medical advice. Please seek guidance and treatment from your health professional in your area for any unmanaged conditions.** \nREGISTRATION at Breathe Cycle & Yoga Studio: Register HERE ONLINE \nor call: \n(306) 974-2220 \n  URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/saskatoon-core-power-3-diaphragms-of-health-fitness LOCATION:Breathe Cycle & Yoga Studio\, #140 - 1804 McOrmond Dr\, Saskatoon\, SK\, Canada CATEGORIES:Workshops,Yoga Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170509T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170509T153000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20170501T063627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T063643Z UID:2708-1494336600-1494343800@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Yoga Therapeutics in Physiotherapy: University of Saskatchewan\, School of Physiotherapy DESCRIPTION:Yoga Therapeutics in Physiotherapy: \nShelly guest lectures at the College of Medicine\, School of Physiotherapy\, on yoga therapeutics in the physiotherapy profession. \n  URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/yoga-therapeutics-in-physiotherapy-university-of-saskatchewan-school-of-physiotherapy CATEGORIES:Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170422T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170423T163000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20161028T123742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170301T031950Z UID:2513-1492849800-1492965000@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Ottawa\, Canada: PhysioYoga Weekend DESCRIPTION:PhysioYoga Weekend: Ottawa\, Canada \nJoin Shelly Prosko\, Physical Therapist and medical yoga therapist\, for a weekend course blending therapeutic yoga and physiotherapy for a more biopsychosocial approach to rehabilitation.  Shelly is offering 2 days of 2 different topics. This course is targeted towards any healthcare professionals that are looking to incorporate yoga methods into their respective rehabilitation practices: \n “Your Brain on Pain: Neuroscience meets Yoga for Better Pain Management” \n Learn how pain neuroscience education combined with yoga methods can be safely used to reduce pain\, manage stress & used as a key component for injury prevention\, particularly for the healthcare professional who works with people suffering from persistent pain to help them move with more ease\, improve function and quality of life.  This course includes a combo of theory & practice including awareness practices\, movement\, breathing methods\, meditation & yoga philosophy using Life is Now Pain Care Yoga guidelines and valuable resources to share. \n“The 3 Diaphragm Approach to Health” \nThis PhysioYoga course explores how the respiratory diaphragm\, pelvic floor\, and vocal diaphragm all work together as a coordinated team to contribute to overall health & wellness. This session includes a combo of theory & practice including movement with breath\, vocal sounds\, awareness & visualization practices\, and meditation. \n**THANK YOU to the Eastern Ontario District of the Ontario Physiotherapy Association for hosting and organizing this course.** \nREGISTER HERE \n\n \n  \n  URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/ottawa-canada-physioyoga-weekend LOCATION:Ottawa\, Canada CATEGORIES:Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170407T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170409T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20160907T034710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160907T034711Z UID:2427-1491555600-1491757200@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Creating Pelvic Floor Health with Yoga Therapy: Creston\, BC DESCRIPTION:Creating Pelvic Floor Health Through Yoga Therapy: Creston\, BC \nJoin Shelly Prosko\, PT\, PYT\, CPI\, for a 3 day Pelvic Floor Yoga Therapy course for health professionals\, yoga teachers\, yoga therapists\, and movement specialists. \nFor more information and to register\, please contact: \n \nJoanne: \njgphysio@shaw.ca \nor \nBarb: \nbjminichiello@gmail.com \n  \n  \nOutline: \n1)                 Brief review of anatomy of the pelvis\, including pelvic floor muscles (PFM’s) and landmarks of the bony pelvis. \n2)                 Learn the numerous roles the pelvic diaphragm plays in overall health and wellness. \n3)                 Discuss the first 2 chakras and discuss the role they may play in pelvic health. \n4)                 Define and discuss the 4 categories of pelvic floor health dysfunctions. \n5)                 Discuss factors that contribute to overall pelvic floor health\, using the pancha maya kosha model or biopsychosocial-spiritual approach. \n6)                 Discuss physical (structural\, respiratory\, hormonal\, nutritional)\, psychological & behavioural factors that can influence incontinence\, constipation\, overactive bladder (OAB)\, pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic pain. \n7)        Discuss the role of the nervous system as it relates to incontinence\, urinary frequency/urgency\, OAB & pelvic pain. \n8)        Discuss the debate on “Kegel” exercises and why they potentially may exacerbate some incontinence & pelvic pain issues. \n9)        Discuss & explore Mula Bandha\, including the differences & similarities to PFM awareness vs. engagement and the controversy surrounding ‘how much mula bandha is required’ for an optimally functioning pelvic floor. \n10)      Learn & experience how the voice\, respiratory diaphragm and pelvic floor all work together as a coordinated team to contribute to overall health & wellness. \n11)      Participate in an empowering and inspiring yoga practise that includes components as described below: \nA)        Breathing methods (pranayama) and meditation techniques as they relate to pelvic floor health\, particularly focusing on the importance of awareness and relaxation of PFM’s. \nB)        Awareness practices facilitating PFM excursion and control incorporating physical therapy exercises\, pilates\, and yoga (postures/movement\, breathing & meditation) in coordination with breathing and mindfulness. \nC)        Components of functional lumbo-pelvic stabilization (core strategy) with use of physical therapy exercises\, Pilates\, yoga postures (asanas)\, and breathing methods (pranayama) including the pelvic diaphragmatic and Medical Therapeutic Yogic TATD breath. \nD)        Hip stability and extensibility activities that can optimize pelvic floor function with use of traditional physical therapy exercises\, Pilates\, yoga asana and breathing. \nE)        Movement in coordination with the 3 diaphragm approach to pelvic health: PFM awareness/visualization/engagement\, breath and vocal sounds. \n  \n**This course is not intended to assess or treat or act as medical advice. Please seek guidance and treatment from your licensed health professional in your area for any unmanaged conditions.** \n  \n \nShelly Prosko\, Physical Therapist\, Professional Yoga Therapist & Pilates Instructor\, is a highly respected pioneer in the area of Physio Yoga Therapy\, a combination of Physical Therapy & Medical Therapeutic Yoga. She received her Physical Therapy degree at the University of Saskatchewan in 1998\, her Medical Therapeutic Yoga training through Professional Yoga Therapy Institute in North Carolina & her Pilates Certification through Professional Health & Fitness Institute in Maryland.   \nSince 1998\, Shelly has been integrating yoga principles and methods into her physical therapy treatments. She has worked with people who have suffered from a wide variety of musculoskeletal\, neurological\, cardiorespiratory\, pelvic health\, and persistent pain conditions while working in physical therapy clinics and long term care facilities across Canada and the United States.  \nHer mission is to educate\, inspire & empower people to create health by authentically sharing her knowledge\, expertise & experience as she travels across Canada & the U.S. offering specialty PhysioYoga Therapy workshops\, presenting at international yoga therapy conferences\, lecturing at medical college programs\, instructing at numerous yoga therapy schools (including teaching medical therapeutic yoga to health care professionals at the Professional Yoga Therapy Institute)\, collaborating on Life is Now Pain Care Yoga projects\, instructing at Blissology Yoga Teacher Trainings\, offering individual assessments & treatments\, and actively promoting the integration of yoga therapy into our current healthcare system.\n \nHer workshops have been well received across North America by yoga teachers\, health care professionals\, professional yoga therapists\, yoga therapists & yoga students of all levels. Shelly has a unique ability of sharing her passion of blending the science of yoga with the art of physical therapy in an engaging & valuable way. Participants express feeling inspired with a sense of joy\, gratitude\, love & truth.  In addition to her many skills as a health care practitioner\, Shelly is also an accomplished figure skater and has traveled the world with many professional ice shows. She is also passionate about music\, dance\, acting\, trapeze and spending quality time connecting with her family and friends. \n \n  \n  URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/creating-pelvic-floor-health-with-yoga-therapy-creston-bc LOCATION:Presbyterian Church Hall\, Creston\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:All Day Events,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Joanne Gailius":MAILTO:jgphysio@shaw.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170401T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170401T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20160826T093032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160826T093032Z UID:2424-1491037200-1491066000@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:VANCOUVER: Creating Pelvic Power: Through Feet\, Throat\, + Pelvic Floor DESCRIPTION:Creating Pelvic Power: through Feet\, Throat and Pelvic Floor: \nVANCOUVER\, BC\, Canada: \nYour pelvic floor plays an important role\, not only in bladder\, bowel\, reproduction and sexual function\, but also in hip function\, breathing\, core strategies\, standing balance and more! The pelvic floor is also known to be intimately connected to the feet and the floor of the mouth. \nPelvic health issues related to these many roles are commonly poorly addressed or often left untreated in both women and men. \nJoin Shelly Prosko\, Physical Therapist and Professional Yoga Therapist for this one day pelvic floor health PhysioYoga workshop for healthcare professionals and yoga therapists/teachers at Stretch Yoga Studio in Vancouver\, BC. \nThis inspiring\, educational and FUN session will include lecture and practice. We will explore evidence surrounding the physical\, emotional\, psychosocial and spiritual factors that influence pelvic floor function and combine it with aspects of yoga (asana\, meditation\, pranayama\, philosophy) and physiotherapy exercises that can be safely and effectively used immediately to address and maintain optimal pelvic health! \nShelly Prosko\, Physical Therapist\, Professional Yoga Therapist & Pilates Instructor\, is a highly respected leader and pioneer in the area of PhysioYoga Therapy\, a combination of Physical Therapy and Medical Therapeutic Yoga. Shelly’s mission is to educate\, inspire and empower people to create health by authentically sharing her skills\, knowledge and expertise as she travels internationally offering specialty PhysioYoga Therapy courses\, presenting at international conferences\, lecturing at University Programs\, instructing at Yoga Teacher Trainings and Yoga Therapy Schools and offering individual treatment. \n*This session is for healthcare professionals\, yoga teachers/therapists\, and other movement professionals with an interest in learning more about pelvic floor health and yoga.* \n**This session is NOT intended to assess or treat or act as medical advice. Please seek guidance and treatment from your licensed health professional in your area for any unmanaged conditions.** \nObjectives and learning outcomes: \nTheory \n\nbriefly overview the anatomy and biomechanics of the pelvic\, respiratory\, and vocal diaphragms\nlearn the factors that contribute to performance and function of the pelvic floor\, using the pancha maya kosha model or biopsychosocial-spiritual approach\nlearn how the respiratory diaphragm\, pelvic floor\, and vocal diaphragm all work together as a coordinated team and can potentially influence pelvic health and wellness\ndiscuss the first 2 chakras and discuss the role they may play in pelvic health\ndefine and discuss the 4 categories of pelvic floor health dysfunctions\ndiscuss the debate surrounding the performance of kegel exercises for pelvic floor health and rehabilitation using a best evidence approach\ndiscuss Mula Bandha (MB)  including developing an understanding of the intention of MB and the differences and similarities to pelvic floor engagement\noutline factors that may contribute to a Non-Relaxing Pelvic Floor and health issues that may arise from over-recruitment of pelvic floor musculature\noutline different paths of yoga\, including the 8 limbed path of Raja yoga\, and how the components of the paths can contribute to a biopsychosocial-spiritual approach to pelvic floor health and rehabilitation\n\nPractical Session \n\nlearn and experience breathing methods and meditation techniques as they relate to pelvic floor health\, with a focus on awareness and relaxation of pelvic floor muscles\ndiscover and practice awareness of pelvic diaphragmatic excursion by integrating physiotherapy exercises\, Pilates and yoga (mindful movement\, breathing and meditation)\nlearn and participate in activities that include components of the core strategy system that have been shown to influence pelvic floor muscle engagement and function\, including hip and lumbo-pelvic strategies\, through the use of physiotherapy exercises\, Pilates\, yoga postures (asanas) and breathing methods\nlearn and experience how the voice\, respiratory and pelvic diaphragms work together through breath\, movement and vocalization\nparticipate in activities to enhance foot awareness and potential connection to the pelvic floor\n\n\nTo Register Click HERE \nor contact organizer\, Katherine at: \nkatherinecallaghanphysio@gmail.com \n \nNamaste and see you in Vancouver! \n  \n  URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/vancouver-creating-pelvic-power-through-feet-throat-pelvic-floor LOCATION:Stretch Yoga Studio Vancouver\, 180 E. Pender St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 1T3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Katherine Callaghan":MAILTO:katherinecallaghanphysio@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170319 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170320 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20170308T015106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170308T015106Z UID:2606-1489881600-1489967999@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Montreal International Symposium on Therapeutic Yoga DESCRIPTION:Montreal International Symposium on Therapeutic Yoga (MISTY) \nMore Information on this exceptional therapeutic yoga conference and to register\, please visit  HERE \nDetails and to register for our “Yoga in Healthcare” annual pre-conference event on March 17 at MISTY :  HERE \n \nIf you use yoga as a healthcare professional\, such as but not limited to PT\, OT\, AT\, RN\, MD\, PA\, FNP\, LCSW\, or other health professional\, then this Pre-Conference DAY + Conference is for you! \nYoga in Healthcare MISSION: \nTo provide an independent organization for the preservation of\, education and contribution to\, yoga as evidence-based practice in our healthcare system. \nThe Yoga in Healthcare Initiative serves as a platform to educate others as to who we are (health care professionals using yoga therapeutically)\, what we do in our respective clinical practices\, and why yoga in healthcare and its various services are valuable\, unique and fall under our own professional scope of practices URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/montreal-international-symposium-on-therapeutic-yoga-3 LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Montreal\, QC\, Canada CATEGORIES:All Day Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170318 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170319 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20170308T014746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170308T014746Z UID:2603-1489795200-1489881599@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Montreal International Symposium on Therapeutic Yoga DESCRIPTION:Montreal International Symposium on Therapeutic Yoga (MISTY) \nMore Information on this exceptional therapeutic yoga conference and to register\, please visit  HERE \nDetails and to register for our “Yoga in Healthcare” annual pre-conference event on March 17 at MISTY :  HERE \n \nIf you use yoga as a healthcare professional\, such as but not limited to PT\, OT\, AT\, RN\, MD\, PA\, FNP\, LCSW\, or other health professional\, then this Pre-Conference DAY + Conference is for you! \nYoga in Healthcare MISSION: \nTo provide an independent organization for the preservation of\, education and contribution to\, yoga as evidence-based practice in our healthcare system. \nThe Yoga in Healthcare Initiative serves as a platform to educate others as to who we are (health care professionals using yoga therapeutically)\, what we do in our respective clinical practices\, and why yoga in healthcare and its various services are valuable\, unique and fall under our own professional scope of practices URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/montreal-international-symposium-on-therapeutic-yoga-2 LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Montreal\, QC\, Canada CATEGORIES:All Day Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170317T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170317T160000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20161122T085139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161122T085207Z UID:2551-1489744800-1489766400@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Yoga in Healthcare: Pre-Conference Event Montreal International Symposium on Therapeutic Yoga DESCRIPTION:Please join us\, the “Yoga in Healthcare” initiative\, for a special Pre-Conference Event at the Montreal International Symposium on Therapeutic Yoga (MISTY): \nMarch 17\, 2017  10:00-4:00 \n If you use yoga as a healthcare professional\, such as but not limited to PT\, OT\, AT\, RN\, MD\, PA\, FNP\, LCSW\, or other health professional\, then THIS DAY IS FOR YOU! \nFor more details and to register for the pre-conference event\, and the entire MISTY conference weekend (March 17-19)\, please CLICK HERE \nYoga In Healthcare MISSION: \nTo provide an independent organization for the preservation of\, education of\, and contribution to\, yoga as evidence-based practice in our healthcare system. \nThe Yoga in Healthcare (YIH) Initiative serves as a platform to educate others as to who we are (health care professionals using yoga therapeutically)\, what we do in our respective clinical practices\, and why yoga in healthcare and its various services are valuable\, unique and fall under our own professional scope of practices. \nTo learn more about YIH please visit YIH at MISTY and our Facebook page: \n“Yoga in Healthcare: A Global Call to Action” URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/yoga-in-healthcare-pre-conference-event-montreal-symposium-on-therapeutic-yoga LOCATION:Le Westin Montreal Hotel\, 270\, St-Antoine O.\, Montreal\, QC\, H2Y0A3\, Canada CATEGORIES:All Day Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170317 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170319 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20161016T110229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170308T014552Z UID:2493-1489708800-1489881599@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Montreal International Symposium on Therapeutic Yoga DESCRIPTION:Montreal International Symposium on Therapeutic Yoga (MISTY) \nMore Information on this exceptional therapeutic yoga conference and to register\, please visit  HERE \nDetails and to register for our “Yoga in Healthcare” annual pre-conference event on March 17 at MISTY :  HERE \n \nIf you use yoga as a healthcare professional\, such as but not limited to PT\, OT\, AT\, RN\, MD\, PA\, FNP\, LCSW\, or other health professional\, then this Pre-Conference DAY + Conference is for you! \nYoga in Healthcare MISSION: \nTo provide an independent organization for the preservation of\, education and contribution to\, yoga as evidence-based practice in our healthcare system. \nThe Yoga in Healthcare Initiative serves as a platform to educate others as to who we are (health care professionals using yoga therapeutically)\, what we do in our respective clinical practices\, and why yoga in healthcare and its various services are valuable\, unique and fall under our own professional scope of practices URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/montreal-international-symposium-on-therapeutic-yoga LOCATION:Montreal\, QC\, Canada CATEGORIES:All Day Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170304 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170305 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20170308T015438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170308T015604Z UID:2609-1488585600-1488671999@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Reflect\, Reset + Recharge: Practitioner's Retreat to Cultivate Self-Compassion\, Address Burnout + Enhance Patient Self-Care Through Therapeutic Yoga - Ontario\, Canada DESCRIPTION:Reflect\, Reset + Recharge: \nPractitioner’s Retreat to Cultivate Self-Compassion\, Address Burnout + Enhance Patient Self-Care Through Therapeutic Yoga \n \n“If your compassion does not include yourself\, it is incomplete” \n~Buddha \nPractitioner burnout exists in over 50% of physical therapists in America. Burnout and compassion fatigue can negatively influence your job performance\, quality of patient care\, patient outcomes\, and your personal life. \nJoin Shelly Prosko\, Physical Therapist and Professional Yoga Therapist\, in this special two day yoga infused ‘getaway’ in a relaxing\, small-group\, retreat setting where you will learn and experience self-care methods for yourself\, and ultimately how to teach effective self-care to your patients. Learning self-care principles can help cultivate self-compassion\, prevent practitioner burnout\, promote longevity and vitality in work-life balance. Learn how to empower your patients with self-care techniques resulting in enhanced quality of care\, and help create overall balanced health and well being both for yourself and your patients. \nYou will learn a variety of techniques and practical tips to immediately integrate into your daily routine at your workplace and at home. You will participate in yoga practices including meditation and mindfulness techniques\, pranayama (breath practices)\, asana (physical poses)\, and other movement integrated with yoga philosophy to address components of self-care and compassion that can help inspire you on your path to restore balance\, vitality\, peace\, and reconnection to your authentic self and purpose. \nRetreat Intentions: \n\nDefine self-compassion and the difference between indulgence and self-esteem and why self-compassion is a key component of overall health and wellness for yourself and your patients.\n\n\nLearn the heuristic model of compassion and understand how it can be used to enhance quality of care in the clinical setting.\n\n\nLearn alternative paths to prime\, cultivate and enhance compassion towards ourselves and others.\n\n\nDefine burnout (BO) and compassion fatigue (CF)\, particularly as it relates to the health care practitioner.\n\n\nOutline 2 models of burnout including risk factors\, warning signs\, stages and characteristics.\n\n\nCompare compassion satisfaction vs compassion fatigue.\n\n\nLearn how integrating yoga into your professional practice and your personal life may help improve compassion satisfaction\, prevent practitioner BO + CF\, and optimize quality of care for patients.\n\n\nLearn a variety of self-care techniques and practical tips that you can share with your patients and also immediately integrate into your own daily home and workplace routine. Valuable resources will be included.\n\n\nParticipate in yoga practices including a variety of meditation and mindfulness techniques\, pranayama (breath practices)\, asana (physical poses)\, and other movement practices integrated with yoga philosophy to help cultivate compassion towards yourself\, others\, and to inspire and empower yourself and your patients to reconnect to peace\, purpose\, and a sense of joy for life.\n\n  \nTO REGISTER: CLICK HERE \n  \nLimited to 14 registrants – please email info@pelvichealthsolutions.ca to reserve your spot prior to mailing your registration form\n*Payment due at time of registration / Payment is non-refundable*\nIncluded in cost: \nCourse tuition\, lodging\, food and the Scandinave Spa \nAudience: \nThis course is open to all health care professionals – physiotherapists\, physiotherapy students\, physiotherapy assistants\, occupational therapists\, chiropractors\, naturopathic doctors\, massage therapists\, registered kinesiologists\, medical doctors\, nurses and midwives. \n  \n  URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/reflect-reset-recharge-practitioners-retreat-to-cultivate-self-compassion-address-burnout-enhance-patient-self-care-through-therapeutic-yoga-ontario-canada-2 LOCATION:Oliphant\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:All Day Events,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Pelvic Health Solutions":MAILTO:info@pelvichealthsolutions.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170303 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170304 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20161108T064305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170308T015213Z UID:2534-1488499200-1488585599@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Reflect\, Reset + Recharge: Practitioner's Retreat to Cultivate Self-Compassion\, Address Burnout + Enhance Patient Self-Care Through Therapeutic Yoga - Ontario\, Canada DESCRIPTION:Reflect\, Reset + Recharge: \nPractitioner’s Retreat to Cultivate Self-Compassion\, Address Burnout + Enhance Patient Self-Care Through Therapeutic Yoga \n \n“If your compassion does not include yourself\, it is incomplete” \n~Buddha \nPractitioner burnout exists in over 50% of physical therapists in America. Burnout and compassion fatigue can negatively influence your job performance\, quality of patient care\, patient outcomes\, and your personal life. \nJoin Shelly Prosko\, Physical Therapist and Professional Yoga Therapist\, in this special two day yoga infused ‘getaway’ in a relaxing\, small-group\, retreat setting where you will learn and experience self-care methods for yourself\, and ultimately how to teach effective self-care to your patients. Learning self-care principles can help cultivate self-compassion\, prevent practitioner burnout\, promote longevity and vitality in work-life balance. Learn how to empower your patients with self-care techniques resulting in enhanced quality of care\, and help create overall balanced health and well being both for yourself and your patients. \nYou will learn a variety of techniques and practical tips to immediately integrate into your daily routine at your workplace and at home. You will participate in yoga practices including meditation and mindfulness techniques\, pranayama (breath practices)\, asana (physical poses)\, and other movement integrated with yoga philosophy to address components of self-care and compassion that can help inspire you on your path to restore balance\, vitality\, peace\, and reconnection to your authentic self and purpose. \nRetreat Intentions: \n\nDefine self-compassion and the difference between indulgence and self-esteem and why self-compassion is a key component of overall health and wellness for yourself and your patients.\n\n\nLearn the heuristic model of compassion and understand how it can be used to enhance quality of care in the clinical setting.\n\n\nLearn alternative paths to prime\, cultivate and enhance compassion towards ourselves and others.\n\n\nDefine burnout (BO) and compassion fatigue (CF)\, particularly as it relates to the health care practitioner.\n\n\nOutline 2 models of burnout including risk factors\, warning signs\, stages and characteristics.\n\n\nCompare compassion satisfaction vs compassion fatigue.\n\n\nLearn how integrating yoga into your professional practice and your personal life may help improve compassion satisfaction\, prevent practitioner BO + CF\, and optimize quality of care for patients.\n\n\nLearn a variety of self-care techniques and practical tips that you can share with your patients and also immediately integrate into your own daily home and workplace routine. Valuable resources will be included.\n\n\nParticipate in yoga practices including a variety of meditation and mindfulness techniques\, pranayama (breath practices)\, asana (physical poses)\, and other movement practices integrated with yoga philosophy to help cultivate compassion towards yourself\, others\, and to inspire and empower yourself and your patients to reconnect to peace\, purpose\, and a sense of joy for life.\n\n  \nTO REGISTER: CLICK HERE \n  \nLimited to 14 registrants – please email info@pelvichealthsolutions.ca to reserve your spot prior to mailing your registration form\n*Payment due at time of registration / Payment is non-refundable*\nIncluded in cost: \nCourse tuition\, lodging\, food and the Scandinave Spa \nAudience: \nThis course is open to all health care professionals – physiotherapists\, physiotherapy students\, physiotherapy assistants\, occupational therapists\, chiropractors\, naturopathic doctors\, massage therapists\, registered kinesiologists\, medical doctors\, nurses and midwives. \n  \n  URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/reflect-reset-recharge-practitioners-retreat-to-cultivate-self-compassion-address-burnout-enhance-patient-self-care-through-therapeutic-yoga-ontario-canada LOCATION:Oliphant\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:All Day Events,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Pelvic Health Solutions":MAILTO:info@pelvichealthsolutions.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170217T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170226T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20161016T104845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161016T104845Z UID:2491-1487318400-1488128400@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:PYTS Retreat: Costa Rica DESCRIPTION:This retreat is for Professional Yoga Therapy alumni and their families and those who have participated in physical therapy and yoga with Ginger Garner\, director and founder of the Professional Yoga Therapy Institute. \nI wrote about it HERE last year! \nAll the delicious details and to register HERE \nYou won’t want to miss this incredible opportunity. \n  URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/pyts-retreat-costa-rica LOCATION:Boca Sombrero\, Puerto Jimenez\, Costa Rica CATEGORIES:All Day Events,Workshops,Yoga Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170213T200000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20170203T024821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170203T024821Z UID:2596-1487012400-1487016000@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:BlogTalk Radio: PhysioYoga for Pelvic Pain DESCRIPTION:Join Shelly Prosko\, Physical Therapist and Professional Yoga Therapist\, on The Pelvic Messenger BlogTalk Radio Show as she discusses PhysioYoga for Pelvic Pain. There will be an opportunity for listeners to ask questions at the end of the show (Feb.13th: 7pm MST). \nAs a Physical Therapist and Professional Yoga Therapist\, Shelly Prosko is dedicated to bridging the gap between yoga and modern healthcare philosophies and believes this integration is highly effective in creating and sustaining optimal health. \nShelly is dedicated to inspiring\, empowering and educating healthcare professionals\, yoga teachers\, therapists\, students and people in pain about ways yoga can be used safely and effectively to address a variety of health issues and improve quality of life.  Please Shelly’s visit www.physioyoga.ca for more information. \nResources: \n–Pelvic Floor Yoga Videos \n–Youtube Channel that includes various videos on Pelvic Floor Yoga Methods \n-Shelly’s Blogposts that includes a list of Yoga and Pelvic Floor Health related resources: “Pelvic Floor Galore! Resources for Creating PelvicFloor Health through Yoga” \n\n  URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/blogtalk-radio-physioyoga-for-pelvic-pain LOCATION:BlogTalk Radio END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170203T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170203T200000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20161016T103911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161016T103937Z UID:2489-1486144800-1486152000@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Yoga for Pelvic Floor Health: Bliss Ann Green Yoga Training DESCRIPTION:Shelly Prosko providing online yoga training to Bliss Ann Green Yoga Training: \n“Yoga for Pelvic Floor Health” \nInquire at http://www.anngreenyoga.com/  \nfor more details URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/yoga-for-pelvic-floor-health-bliss-ann-green-yoga-training LOCATION:Bliss Ann Green Yoga\, 119 Dunlop St E\, Barrie\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170121T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20161016T102259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170113T235347Z UID:2483-1485003600-1485018000@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Your Brain On Pain: Winfield\, AB: SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:“Your Brain On Pain: Neuroscience Meets Yoga for Better Pain Management” \nSorry\, this event is now SOLD OUT \nJoin Shelly Prosko\, PT\, PYT\, CPI\, for this PhysioYoga workshop as she explains the neuroscience of pain including roles the brain and nervous systems play in pain\, and how yoga can be safely used to reduce pain\, manage stress & used as a key component for injury prevention.  This workshop includes a combo of theory & practice including awareness practices\, movement\, breathing methods\, meditation & yoga philosophy using Life is Now Pain Care Yoga guidelines and valuable resources to share. \nContact Carmon Frick: 780-499-2638 or at carmonfrick@gmail.com \nto register and for more details. \nRegister by DECEMBER 1st to reserve your space! \n**This workshop is not intended to assess or treat or act as medical advice. Please seek guidance and treatment from your licensed health professional in your area for any unmanaged conditions.** URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/your-brain-on-pain-winfield-ab LOCATION:Pure Awareness Yoga\, Winfield\, AB\, T0C2X0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Carmon Frick":MAILTO:carmonfrick@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170114T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20170115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20161016T100639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161016T100639Z UID:2481-1484380800-1484499600@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Private Event: Yoga Retreat Sylvan Lake\, AB DESCRIPTION:Shelly Prosko: guest teacher for private event URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/private-event-yoga-retreat-sylvan-lake-ab CATEGORIES:All Day Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161126T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161126T133000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20161016T100254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161016T100254Z UID:2477-1480154400-1480167000@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Saskatoon PhysioYoga Workshops! DESCRIPTION:Saskatoon PhysioYoga Workshops\n \nHosted by Saskatoon PhysioYoga \nRegister HERE \nFriday\, Nov 25:\nBreathe Well.  Live Well.\nJoin Shelly Prosko\, Physical Therapist and Professional Yoga Therapist\, as she passionately shares this educational and empowering PhysioYoga workshop discussing the mechanics\, physiology\, and nuances of breathing and how it can influence many systems of our body\, including how we move and how we feel. How we breathe affects our physical health (including posture\, spinal health\, stability and overall mobility)\, mental\, emotional and energetic health\, and can influence our pain. Conversely\, our posture\, thoughts\, mood\, pain and other physiological states can influence our breath pattern. We will discuss and explore some of the most common inefficient breathing patterns in our culture (and in the yoga studio!) and how they can lead to states of imbalance and influence our overall function\, health and well being.\nA fun and inspiring yoga practice combining breathing methods with movements\, meditation and yogic philosophy is included to maximize your learning experience.\nCome with an open mind and heart to explore the integration of the art and science of respiration and yoga to help guide and sustain you on your journey to optimal breathing and health creation. \nREGISTER HERE to save your spot \n  \nSaturday\, Nov 26: \nCore Power: The 3 Diaphragm Approach: \n  \nJoin Shelly Prosko\, Physical Therapist & Professional Yoga Therapist\, for this intriguing and highly sought after PhysioYoga workshop about 3 of the diaphragms of our human body. Be prepared to learn & experience how our pelvic\, respiratory\, and vocal diaphragms all work together as a coordinated team to contribute to overall health & wellness using a biopsychosocial model. The 3 diaphragm approach to health optimizes our movement mechanics\, breathing\, speaking\, balance ability\, and enhances many of our bodily functions by understanding and using the core strategy system. \nThis workshop includes a combo of theory & a super fun yoga practiceincluding a variety of movements with breath\, vocal sounds\, awareness & visualization practices\, and meditation. You won’t want to miss this unique workshop! \nREGISTER HERE to save your spot \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttend both workshops and save! \n$189.00 (regular $210.00) prices include gst. \nFriday night 6:00-9:30 pm \nBreathe Well.  Live Well. \nSaturday morning 10:00-1:30pm \nCore Power.  The Three Diaphragm Approach \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n **These workshops are not intended to assess or treat or act as medical advice. Please seek guidance and treatment from your health professional in your area for any unmanaged conditions.**\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nShelly Prosko\, Physical Therapist\, Professional Yoga Therapist & Pilates Instructor\, is a highly respected leader & pioneer in the area of PhysioYoga Therapy\, a combination of Physical Therapy & Medical Therapeutic Yoga. \nShelly’s mission is to educate\, inspire & empower people to create health by authentically sharing her skills\, knowledge & expertise as she travels internationally offering specialty PhysioYoga Therapy workshops\, presenting at international conferences\, lecturing at University programs\, instructing at Yoga Teacher & Yoga Therapy Trainings & offering individual private treatments. Her workshops have been well received globally by yoga teachers\, health care professionals & yoga students of all levels. \nShelly has a unique ability of sharing her passion of blending the science of yoga & the art of physical therapy in an engaging & valuable way. Participants express feeling inspired with a sense of joy\, gratitude\, love & truth. \n  URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/saskatoon-physioyoga-workshops LOCATION:Saskatoon PhysioYoga\, 4 - 501 Gray Ave\, Saskatoon\, SK\, S7N2H8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161125T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161125T213000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20160204T103152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161016T095453Z UID:2205-1480096800-1480109400@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Saskatoon PhysioYoga Workshops! DESCRIPTION:Saskatoon PhysioYoga Workshops\n \nHosted by Saskatoon PhysioYoga \nRegister HERE \nFriday\, Nov 25:\nBreathe Well.  Live Well.\nJoin Shelly Prosko\, Physical Therapist and Professional Yoga Therapist\, as she passionately shares this educational and empowering PhysioYoga workshop discussing the mechanics\, physiology\, and nuances of breathing and how it can influence many systems of our body\, including how we move and how we feel. How we breathe affects our physical health (including posture\, spinal health\, stability and overall mobility)\, mental\, emotional and energetic health\, and can influence our pain. Conversely\, our posture\, thoughts\, mood\, pain and other physiological states can influence our breath pattern. We will discuss and explore some of the most common inefficient breathing patterns in our culture (and in the yoga studio!) and how they can lead to states of imbalance and influence our overall function\, health and well being.\nA fun and inspiring yoga practice combining breathing methods with movements\, meditation and yogic philosophy is included to maximize your learning experience.\nCome with an open mind and heart to explore the integration of the art and science of respiration and yoga to help guide and sustain you on your journey to optimal breathing and health creation. \nREGISTER HERE to save your spot \n  \nSaturday\, Nov 26: \nCore Power: The 3 Diaphragm Approach: \n \nJoin Shelly Prosko\, Physical Therapist & Professional Yoga Therapist\, for this intriguing and highly sought after PhysioYoga workshop about 3 of the diaphragms of our human body. Be prepared to learn & experience how our pelvic\, respiratory\, and vocal diaphragms all work together as a coordinated team to contribute to overall health & wellness using a biopsychosocial model. The 3 diaphragm approach to health optimizes our movement mechanics\, breathing\, speaking\, balance ability\, and enhances many of our bodily functions by understanding and using the core strategy system. \nThis workshop includes a combo of theory & a super fun yoga practiceincluding a variety of movements with breath\, vocal sounds\, awareness & visualization practices\, and meditation. You won’t want to miss this unique workshop! \nREGISTER HERE to save your spot \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttend both workshops and save! \n$189.00 (regular $210.00) prices include gst. \nFriday night 6:00-9:30 pm \nBreathe Well.  Live Well. \nSaturday morning 10:00-1:30pm \nCore Power.  The Three Diaphragm Approach \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n **These workshops are not intended to assess or treat or act as medical advice. Please seek guidance and treatment from your health professional in your area for any unmanaged conditions.**\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nShelly Prosko\, Physical Therapist\, Professional Yoga Therapist & Pilates Instructor\, is a highly respected leader & pioneer in the area of PhysioYoga Therapy\, a combination of Physical Therapy & Medical Therapeutic Yoga. \nShelly’s mission is to educate\, inspire & empower people to create health by authentically sharing her skills\, knowledge & expertise as she travels internationally offering specialty PhysioYoga Therapy workshops\, presenting at international conferences\, lecturing at University programs\, instructing at Yoga Teacher & Yoga Therapy Trainings & offering individual private treatments. Her workshops have been well received globally by yoga teachers\, health care professionals & yoga students of all levels. \nShelly has a unique ability of sharing her passion of blending the science of yoga & the art of physical therapy in an engaging & valuable way. Participants express feeling inspired with a sense of joy\, gratitude\, love & truth. URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/saskatoon-physioyoga-workshop LOCATION:Saskatoon PhysioYoga\, 4 - 501 Gray Avenue\, Saskatoon\, SK\, S7N 2H8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161019T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161025T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20151123T131247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160907T111720Z UID:2110-1476867600-1477414800@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Pelvic Pause: PhysioYoga Immersion: Kauai\, HI DESCRIPTION:Pelvic Pause: PhysioYoga Immersion: Kauai\, HI \nJoin Shelly Prosko\, Physical Therapist and Professional Yoga Therapist\, for a Pause PhysioYoga Immersion week in beautiful Kauai\, HI. \nShelly will be the guest “Feature Teacher” at Pause for 5 consecutive days in an intimate setting of less than 12 students. \nYou will spend each morning learning from and practicing with Shelly about a variety of topics surrounding all layers (koshas) that influence pelvic floor health to help create and sustain optimal overall health and well being. \nYour morning sessions with Shelly will include educational components combined with inspiring and empowering yoga practices (movement\, awareness practices\, meditation\, and breathing practices all integrated with yoga philosophy) that you will be able to transfer to your daily life in practical and sustainable ways. \nIn addition to the 5 mornings with Shelly\, you will also have an opportunity to spend one afternoon with Shelly\, in a semi-private setting of 2-4 people\, to further ask questions to deepen your personal knowledge and practice as it applies to your uniqueness. \nThis opportunity for you to take a “Pelvic Pause” is meant to explore & encourage a heightened connection to your pelvic floor and yourSelf; and as a result\, enjoy an enriched connection to others\, so you can live\, shine\, and share your most authentic self with those you love and care for\, and with the world around you. \nFrom the Pause Team: \n“Pause is an opportunity and an experience for you to travel to Hawaii and become immersed in an environment developed to promote changing one’s body rhythms and thought patterns while offering time to reflect on what one finds significant and meaningful. \nWe have created a format which includes an incredible combination of services for you to experience. Each morning is filled with yoga\, walks\, bodywork\, massage\, aromatherapy\, healthy food and guided reflection. \n\n\n\n\nPause is a destination-oriented transformational process that attunes the body to its natural rhythms. This experience takes place in the stunning paradise of a private Hawaiian villa under the direction and care of expert somatic facilitators in conjunction with an elite team of local Lomi-Lomi practitioners. \nOur sequenced services change the body’s rhythms by slowing and realigning them through a combined process of structural bodywork\, body awareness approaches\, guided self reflection\, traditional Lomi Lomi Hawaiian massage\, essential oils aromatherapy\, yoga practices\, Tai Chi and walking meditations. Pause delivers a profound and significant release and reordering of the body guided by the wisdom of ancient Hawaiian culture. We support this process with healthy\, locally-prepared\, organic meals. We also place significant value on free-time as a way to relax\, recover and experience the full benefits of our services. From lunch to dinner Pause attendees can read\, nap\, process\, swim\, sun\, surf\, walk and enjoy other activities of interest. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo pause is to surrender your whole self to a place of rest where you can allow the flow of nature and our culture of healing experiences to remove energetic obstacles\, renew verve\, foster growth\, advancement\, and expansion into new physical\, emotional\, and spiritual life!” \n\n\n\n\n~Pause Team \nAccommodations + Food included. \n  \n**Please contact Michael Solberg to Register and for more details: \nPause Hawaii \nmichaelsolberg@mac.com \n  \n  \n**This immersion is not intended to assess or treat or act as medical advice. Please seek guidance and treatment from your health professional in your area for any unmanaged conditions.** \n  \nTo review a sample of Shelly’s most recent resources: \n“Creating Pelvic Floor Health with PhysioYoga” Videos \n“Optimizing Pelvic Floor Health Through Yoga Therapy” published in IAYT’s Winter 2016 YTT publication \n“Yoga for Pelvic Pain” Episode 21 of Pelvic Health Podcast Australia \nTEDx Talk:  Pushing Boundaries in Healthcare \n“Overcome Pain with Gentle Yoga” Videos w/Neil Pearson \n  \nShelly Prosko\, Physical Therapist\, Professional Yoga Therapist & Pilates Instructor\, is a highly respected leader & pioneer in the area of PhysioYoga Therapy\, a combination of Physical Therapy & Medical Therapeutic Yoga.\n \nShelly’s mission is to educate\, inspire & empower people to create health by authentically sharing her skills\, knowledge & expertise as she travels internationally offering specialty PhysioYoga Therapy trainings\, presenting at international conferences\, lecturing at University programs\, instructing at Yoga Teacher & Yoga Therapy Trainings\, teaching Life is Now Pain Care Yoga\, and teaching medical therapeutic yoga to health professionals at PYTI. \n Her courses have been well received globally by yoga teachers\, yoga therapists\, health care professionals & yoga students of all levels. \nShelly has a unique ability of sharing her passion of blending the art and science of yoga and physical therapy in an engaging & valuable way. Participants express feeling inspired with a sense of joy\, gratitude\, love & truth. \n In addition to her many skills as a health care practitioner\, Shelly is also an accomplished figure skater and has traveled the world with many professional ice shows. She is also passionate about music\, dance\, acting\, trapeze and spending quality time connecting with her family and friends. URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/pause-physioyoga-immersion-kauai-hi LOCATION:Pause Hawaii\, HI\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Solberg":MAILTO:michael@solbergcenter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161012T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161013T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20161016T100508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161016T100508Z UID:2480-1476259200-1476378000@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Police Wellness Conference: Private Event DESCRIPTION:Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers: \nAnnual Police Wellness Conference: Private Event URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/police-wellness-conference-private-event CATEGORIES:All Day Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161001T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20161008T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20151123T124854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151123T124854Z UID:2105-1475308800-1475946000@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Yoga as Medicine II (Module 14): Emerald Isle\, NC DESCRIPTION:Yoga as Medicine II (Module 14): Emerald Isle\, NC \nDescription\nModule 14 is the second of three on-site intensives which allows students to assimilate and apply objectives from Modules 1-7\, 8\, and 10. Module 14\, through the following objectives\, allows clinicians to learn new modifications of the yoga postures\, breathing techniques\, and sequencing. Teaching methodology\, sequencing\, evaluation and case study practicums\, and functional practice of medical yoga therapy as it applies to the musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal systems is included at this level. In addition\, the biomechanics of spinal motion are studied as they relate to therapeutic practice and prescription\, including 30 new yoga postures and progressive techniques in breathing and meditation. \nTopics covered include:\nOrthopaedic series (10 pathophysiologies)\nGastrointestinal series (9 pathophysiologies)\nYoga posture\, breath\, and meditation prescription in integrative medicine \nCCEUs: 38.00 \nClinical Objectives\n\nPractice 30 new postures\, breathing techniques\, and their modifications in the PYT method to your therapeutic yoga toolbox.\nDiscuss contraindications and precautions for 30 new postures and related modifications and sequences.\nIdentify evidence of imbalance in order to list a minimum of three interventions for each of the five facets of the pentagon of wellness model in order to affect positive change in orthopaedic health and gastrointestinal function.​\nUtilizing your knowledge of abdominal cavity anatomy\, physiology\, and through a review of the historical context and epidemiology of gastrointestinal dysfunction\, experience 9 sequences for gastrointestinal functional dysfunction in order to understand the orthopaedic connection through hands on lab work.​\nPractice 10 sequences for orthopaedic disorders and preventive health through hands on experiential lab work:\nEvaluating the Athlete\nThe Shoulder Complex\nACL Injuries\nSpine – Mobility in Flexion and Rotation\nPlantar Fasciitis and Foot Deformities\nOsteoarthritis of Spine\, Knee\, Hip\, Hands\, Feet\nThe Achilles Tendon\nIliotibial Band and Patello-femoral Syndrome\nThe Hip​\nDesign and present preventive and pathophysiologically based medical therapeutic yoga programs in a multi-disciplinary team approach for orthopaedic and gastrointestinal patient populations over the course of 6 case study exercises in order to critically analyze their effectiveness and safety.​\nDescribe the effects of neuroendocrine in order to understand interventions using medical therapeutic yoga.\nExplain how learning style models affect prescription of intervention and management in medical therapeutic yoga.​\nExplain how application of non-dogmatic yogic philosophy and the yogic seal can facilitate universal positive growth in personal and professional development.​\nRecognize the historical and medical importance of differential diagnosis in practicing medical therapeutic yoga.​\nExperience how positional changes of the stomach and internal anatomy can affect yoga posture performance and prescription in the PYT method.​\nList differential diagnosis concerns in the practice of medical therapeutic yoga.​\nDemonstrate proficiency at teaching sequences in your clinical area of expertise through utilization of both east and west medical terminology for synthesis of a new functional medical therapeutic yoga language to create a healthy dialogue with east/west practitioners. ​\nExperience meditation practices to develop critical skills in prescribing effective and safe restorative mind-body practices.​\nDemonstrate the effects of biomechanical laws and how yoga postures are evolved by them.​\nExperience how evidence based biomechanical and kinematic study of spinal flexion and rotation evolve the practice of yoga and change traditional approaches to yoga posture alignment in order to improve safety and clinical efficacy.​\nExperience how lower quarter alignment and motor control execution in yoga posture prescription affect overall mind-body outcomes.\nCourse Includes\n\nTuition includes a digital course manual. Lodging is extra and includes three meals a day.\nThe digital course manual contains excerpts from the Professional Yoga Therapy Volume III E-Book which provides approximately 200 photographs\, illustrations\, graphs\, and tables for GI and MS prescription. Topics include Arthrokinematics & Biomechanical Analysis of Spinal Flexion & Rotation Posture Prescription\, Gastrointestinal Sequence Prescription to include 10 diagnoses/prevention programs\, and Musculoskeletal Sequence Prescription to include 9 Joint diagnoses/prevention programs. The manual is the third level and progression companion to PYT Volumes I and II and corresponds to the 12-part distance learning Module 10 series.\n*Lodging is extra and includes three meals a day and linen package. \nPYT is an NATA approved provider and NC PT Approved Provider. \nDETAILS & TO REGISTER HERE \n**Course taught by Ginger Garner\, Founder/Director of PYTI. Teaching Assistant: Shelly Prosko\, PT\, PYT\, CPI \n  URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/yoga-as-medicine-ii-module-14-emerald-isle-nc LOCATION:Sea Watch II\, Emerald Isle\, NC\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160924T210000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20160819T050757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160819T050757Z UID:2420-1474743600-1474750800@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:An Evening of Yoga\, Live Music\, Wine & FUN w/Shelly & Branden DESCRIPTION:An Evening of Yoga\, Live Music\, Wine & FUN with Shelly & Branden \nThis is becoming an annual event at Studio Upstairs Yoga + Wellness in Sylvan Lake\, AB! \nBranden Persy shares his talented musical and lyrical skills; and Shelly Prosko shares her teaching skills\, energy & brightness in guiding you through a joy-filled movement practice integrating breath\, awareness\, mindfulness\, and connection to your self & others. The live music brings a special vibe and the treats n’ laughs after seal the practice….living our yoga together! \nPlease sign up and register early; this event ALWAYS sells out! \nCall Carol to register to save your spot:  403-597-3844  or contact via www.studioupstairs.ca \n  URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/an-evening-of-yoga-live-music-wine-fun-wshelly-branden LOCATION:Studio Upstairs Yoga + Wellness\, #3\, 4 Cuendet Industrial Way\, Sylvan Lake\, Alberta\, Canada CATEGORIES:Yoga Classes ORGANIZER;CN="Carol Foy":MAILTO:carol@studioupstairs.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160916T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160918T120000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20160623T051415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160717T054348Z UID:2348-1474045200-1474200000@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:PhysioYoga Weekend\, Juneau\, AK DESCRIPTION:Join Shelly Prosko\, Physical Therapist and Professional Yoga Therapist\, for a PhysioYoga weekend in Juneau\, AK. Shelly will be offering 4 different workshops from Friday\, Sept. 16 – Sunday Sept.18th. You can attend the entire weekend\, or sign up for the individual workshops that peak your interest: \nDay 1: \nFriday\, Sept 16: 5 – 8pm \n“Your Brain On Pain: Neuroscience Meets Yoga for Better Pain Management” \nJoin Shelly Prosko\, PT\, PYT\, CPI\, for this 3 hour PhysioYoga workshop as she explains the neuroscience of pain including roles the brain and nervous systems play in pain\, and how yoga can be safely used to reduce pain\, manage stress & used as a key component for injury prevention.  This workshop includes a combo of theory & practice including awareness practices\, movement\, breathing methods\, meditation & yoga philosophy using Life is Now Pain Care Yoga guidelines and valuable resources to share. \n  \nDay 2: \nSaturday\, Sept.17:  \n“The Power of the Core: Yoga Uniting Breath\, Voice + Pelvic Floor”\n\n\n9am – 12pm\n\nJoin Shelly Prosko\, Physical Therapist & Professional Yoga Therapist\, for this 3 hour PhysioYoga workshop exploring the 3 diaphragms of the human body. Be prepared to learn & experience how the voice\, respiratory diaphragm and pelvic floor all work together as a coordinated team to contribute to overall health & wellness. This workshop includes a combo of theory & a fun yoga practice including movement with breath\, vocal sounds\, awareness & visualization practices\, and meditation.\n\n\n\n\n“Find Breath\, Find Balance”\n\n2 – 5pm\n\nJoin Shelly as she passionately shares this educational and empowering workshop discussing the mechanics and physiology of breathing and how it influences numerous systems of our body\, including how we move and how we feel.Breathing patterns can influence all 5 Koshas (physical\, mental\, emotional\, energetic and spiritual) of our existence; conversely\, the state of our Koshas can influence our breathing patterns. We will discuss and explore some of the most common and inefficient breathing patterns in our culture (and in the yoga studio!) and how they can lead to states of imbalance and influence our overall function\, health and well being.A fun and inspiring practical yoga component consisting of asanas\, pranayama and meditation will be included. Come with an open mind and heart to explore the combination of the science of respiration with the art of yoga.\n\n\nDay 3: \nSunday\, Sept. 18: \n“Yoga for the Athlete + Active Adult” \n9am – 12pm \nJoin Shelly for this part lecture-part practical workshop about how different aspects of yoga can help prevent injuries\, optimize performance\, and create and sustain overall health in the athlete or active adult by addressing many different physiological systems. \nDiscussions will include the concepts of controlled flexibility\, stability without rigidity\, the controversy surrounding core stability\, stretching\, and alignment with an evidence informed perspective\, the biopsychosocialspiritual yoga approach to injury prevention and enhancing performance\, and tips for development and implementation of an effective and safe home yoga practice to complement an active lifestyle. \nThe practical component consists of a yoga practise exploring a variety of yoga postures\, movements\, breathing methods\, and meditation techniques as it applies to athletes (in general) and the active adult population.  \n  \n \n\n**These workshops are not intended to assess or treat or act as medical advice. Please seek guidance and treatment from your licensed health professional in your area for any unmanaged conditions.**\n\nShelly is a highly respected leader & pioneer in the area of PhysioYoga Therapy\, a combination of Physical Therapy & Medical Therapeutic Yoga. \nShelly’s mission is to educate\, inspire and empower people to create health by authentically sharing her skills\, knowledge and expertise as she travels globally offering specialty PhysioYoga Therapy workshops & courses\, presenting at international conferences\, lecturing at University programs\, instructing at Yoga Teacher & Yoga Therapy Trainings\, and offering individual private treatments. Her workshops have been well received by yoga teachers & therapists\, health care professionals and yoga students of all levels. \nShelly has a unique ability of sharing her passion of blending the art and science of yoga + physical therapy in an engaging and valuable way. Participants express feeling inspired and empowered with a sense of joy\, gratitude\, love & truth. \n  \nTo Register: Please Visit www.rainforestyoga.org  \nOR visit Rainforest Yoga Studio at Emporium Mall\, 174 S.Franklin St\, Juneau\n \n  \n  URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/physioyoga-weekend-juneau-ak-2 LOCATION:Yoga Path\, 5326 Shaune Dr\, Juneau\, AK\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Kris or Paula":MAILTO:paulamcmeen@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160912T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160917T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20160819T044806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160819T044806Z UID:2417-1473667200-1474131600@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:2016 Healing Pain Summit FREE Online Event DESCRIPTION:I am honoured to be one of the guest presenters at the 2016 FREE Online Event: \nHealing Pain Summit\, hosted by Dr. Joe Tatta. \n \n \nAt no cost to you\, Dr. Joe has gathered top influencers in science and medicine like David Butler\, Jessica Drummond\, Tasha Stanton\, myself\, and many more—-to pull back the curtain and bring our valuable information on injury\, illness\, chronic pain\, and pain management to you.  These are life-changing protocols and ideas that are just coming to light.  \nThrough this expert event\, Dr. Joe is completely rewriting the dialogue around pain\, injury\, healing and the growing epidemic of addiction to pain medications.  \nWhen you discover exactly how your body works and how to involve your own self in the healing process\, you get your body working FOR you and not AGAINST you.  \nJoin me for the Healing Pain Summit: \n[Click HERE to register–it’s FREE!] \nSee you there! \n  \n___________________________ \n\nPS:  The moment you sign up you will receive 3 bonus gifts (and more to come)\, including a great interview (and transcription) on Sleep\, Back Pain\, and Supplements.  SLEEP is one of the pillars of healing.  Save your spot today to get this bonus: \n https://gc182.isrefer.com/go/hpsreg16/proskoyoga \n\n  URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/2016-healing-pain-summit-free-online-event LOCATION:Free Online Event!\, All Around the Globe!\, Anywhere in the World! CATEGORIES:All Day Events,Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160830T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160830T193000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20160531T030922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160531T031127Z UID:2324-1472581800-1472585400@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Yoga by the Lake: Okanagan\, BC DESCRIPTION:Yoga by the Lake: Okanagan\, BC \nRETURNS! \nJoin Shelly each Tues eve + Thurs morn from Aug.16 – 30th for an inspiring and fun yoga practice outdoors by the lake\, surrounded by fresh air and nature in beautiful Lake Country\, BC.  Connect with your body\, mind\, breath\, spirit and nature through movement\, mindfulness and breathing practices. \nTuesdays:  6:30-7:30 pm \nThursdays: 9:30 – 10:30 am \n$10 donation appreciated URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/yoga-by-the-lake-okanagan-bc-3 LOCATION:Wood Lake\, Reiswig Park\, Lake Country\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Yoga Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160827T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160827T170000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20160728T231958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160728T231958Z UID:2379-1472288400-1472317200@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Pelvic Power: Creating Pelvic Floor Health Through PhysioYoga: Kamloops\, BC DESCRIPTION:Pelvic Power: Creating Pelvic Floor Health Through PhysioYoga: KAMLOOPS\, BC \nYour pelvic floor plays an important role not only in bladder\, bowel\, reproduction + sexual function\, but also plays roles in hip function\, breathing\, core strategies\, standing balance + more!  Pelvic health issues related to these many roles are commonly poorly addressed or often left untreated in both women and men. \nJoin Shelly Prosko\, Physical Therapist & Professional Yoga Therapist\, for this ONE day pelvic floor health yoga therapy workshop. \nThe day includes a combination of lecture + practice exploring the evidence surrounding the physical\, emotional\, psychosocial + spiritual factors that influence pelvic floor function followed by an inspiring and engaging practice consisting of a combination of yoga + physical therapy exercises that can be immediately used to safely and effectively address and maintain optimal pelvic health. \n*This session is NOT intended to assess or treat or act as medical advice. Please seek guidance and treatment from your licensed health professional in your area for any unmanaged conditions.** \nco-hosted by the Yoga Loft and Resolve Health \nTO REGISTER CLICK HERE  \n  \nShelly Prosko\, Physical Therapist\, Professional Yoga Therapist & Pilates Instructor\, is a highly respected leader & pioneer in the area of PhysioYoga Therapy\, a combination of Physical Therapy & Medical Therapeutic Yoga. Shelly’s mission is to educate\, inspire & empower people to create health by authentically sharing her skills\, knowledge & expertise as she travels internationally offering specialty PhysioYoga Therapy workshops\, presenting at international conferences\, lecturing at University programs\, instructing at Yoga Teacher & Yoga Therapy Trainings & offering individual treatments. Her workshops have been well received globally by yoga teachers\, health care professionals & yoga students of all levels. \n\n\n\n  URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/pelvic-power-creating-pelvic-floor-health-through-physioyoga-kamloops-bc LOCATION:Yoga Loft – Pilates Tree\, 409 Seymour St\, Kamloops\, BC\, V2C 2G7\, Canada CATEGORIES:Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Marcia Wilson":MAILTO:info@youryogaloft.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160825T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160825T103000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20160531T031707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160531T031707Z UID:2331-1472117400-1472121000@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Yoga by the Lake: Okanagan\, BC DESCRIPTION:Yoga by the Lake: Okanagan\, BC \nRETURNS! \nJoin Shelly each Tues eve + Thurs morn from Aug.16 – 30th for an inspiring and fun yoga practice outdoors by the lake\, surrounded by fresh air and nature in beautiful Lake Country\, BC.  Connect with your body\, mind\, breath\, spirit and nature through movement\, mindfulness and breathing practices. \nTuesdays:  6:30-7:30 pm \nThursdays: 9:30 – 10:30 am \n$10 donation appreciated \n  URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/yoga-by-the-lake-okanagan-bc-5 LOCATION:Wood Lake\, Reiswig Park\, Lake Country\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Yoga Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160823T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160823T193000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20160531T030729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160531T031209Z UID:2321-1471977000-1471980600@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Yoga by the Lake: Okanagan\, BC DESCRIPTION:Yoga by the Lake: Okanagan\, BC \nRETURNS! \nJoin Shelly each Tues eve + Thurs morn from Aug.16 – 30th for an inspiring and fun yoga practice outdoors by the lake\, surrounded by fresh air and nature in beautiful Lake Country\, BC.  Connect with your body\, mind\, breath\, spirit and nature through movement\, mindfulness and breathing practices. \nTuesdays:  6:30-7:30 pm \nThursdays: 9:30 – 10:30 am \n$10 donation appreciated URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/yoga-by-the-lake-okanagan-bc-2 LOCATION:Wood Lake: Reiswig Park\, Lake Country\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Yoga Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160820T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160820T120000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20160525T142713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160616T062513Z UID:2308-1471683600-1471694400@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Creating Pelvic Power: Through Feet\, Throat + Pelvic Floor - Kelowna\, BC DESCRIPTION:Creating Pelvic Power: Through Feet\, Throat + Pelvic Floor – Kelowna\, BC \nPhoto Courtesy: Ray Long www.bandhayoga.com \n \nYour pelvic floor plays an important role not only in bladder\, bowel\, reproduction + sexual function\, but also plays roles in hip function\, breathing\, core strategies\, standing balance + more! The pelvic floor is intimately connected to the feet and the floor of the mouth. Pelvic health issues related to these many roles are commonly poorly addressed or often left untreated in both women and men.\n\n\nJoin Shelly Prosko\, Physical Therapist & Professional Yoga Therapist\, as she offers her internationally highly sought after pelvic health workshop at Kelowna Kinesiology in Kelowna\, BC\, Canada.\n\n\n \nThis session includes a combination of lecture + practice exploring the evidence surrounding the physical\, emotional\, psychosocial + spiritual factors that influence pelvic floor function followed by an inspiring\, educational & FUN practice consisting of yoga (asana\, meditation\, pranayama)\, + physical therapy exercises that can be immediately used to safely and effectively address and maintain optimal pelvic health.\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\nOr at Kelowna Kinesiology by phone: 250-448-5908\nor stop in at the clinic:\n1021 Richter Street\, Kelowna\, BC\n\nRegister to Reserve Your Space HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*This session is NOT intended to assess or treat or act as medical advice. Please seek guidance and treatment from your licensed health professional in your area for any unmanaged conditions.**\n\n\nShelly Prosko\, Physical Therapist\, Professional Yoga Therapist & Pilates Instructor\, is a highly respected leader & pioneer in the area of PhysioYoga Therapy\, a combination of Physical Therapy & Medical Therapeutic Yoga. Shelly’s mission is to educate\, inspire & empower people to create health by authentically sharing her skills\, knowledge & expertise as she travels internationally offering specialty PhysioYoga Therapy workshops\, presenting at international conferences\, lecturing at University programs\, instructing at Yoga Teacher & Yoga Therapy Trainings & offering individual treatments. Her workshops have been well received globally by yoga teachers\, health care professionals & yoga students of all levels. URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/creating-pelvic-power-from-feet-to-mouth-kelowna-bc LOCATION:Kelowna Kinesiology\, 1021 Richter Street\, Kelowna\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Lise Dallien":MAILTO:orthoquest@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160818T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20160818T103000 DTSTAMP:20260610T165108 CREATED:20160531T031457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160531T031457Z UID:2328-1471512600-1471516200@physioyoga.ca SUMMARY:Yoga by the Lake: Okanagan\, BC DESCRIPTION:Yoga by the Lake: Okanagan\, BC \nRETURNS! \nJoin Shelly each Tues eve + Thurs morn from Aug.16 – 30th for an inspiring and fun yoga practice outdoors by the lake\, surrounded by fresh air and nature in beautiful Lake Country\, BC.  Connect with your body\, mind\, breath\, spirit and nature through movement\, mindfulness and breathing practices. \nTuesdays:  6:30-7:30 pm \nThursdays: 9:30 – 10:30 am \n$10 donation appreciated \n  URL:https://physioyoga.ca/event/yoga-by-the-lake-okanagan-bc-4 LOCATION:Wood Lake\, Reiswig Park\, Lake Country\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Yoga Classes END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR