Yoga and Movement for Curious Explorers

Journey1Christine MacSween – Yoga Teacher, Foundation Training Instructor, Restorative Exercise Specialist, Physical Therapy Student, Artist.

Have you ever wondered, “What is happening in my body at this moment?” Or thought, “I wish I knew how THAT worked.” Then you’re in the right place. I want to help you connect to your body. To open that front door, and make yourself comfortable with all the inner workings.  Your body is this fascinating universe of its own, and guess what? It is the vehicle by which you experience everything in this life.

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  • I’ll be hosting another Move Your DNA Workshop on May Long weekend! This time we will be at the lovely @communityyogacochrane The early bird rate is still on! You can register at: https://www.nutritiousmovement.com/product/move-your-dna-weekend-calgary-alberta-canada-may-16-17-2020/
  • Can’t wait for these talks! Posted @withregram • @dragonflymaternity Hey mamas! We’re bringing back our Yoga + Wellness Chats starting this month through 2020 😊 We’ll be welcoming Christine MacSween, physiotherapist with Vida Health & Wellness, following our Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga classes on the following two dates: . . • Saturday, Feb. 22, Prenatal Yoga @ 945am; wellness chat @ 1030am. . • Monday, Feb. 24, Mom + Baby Yoga @ 130pm; wellness chat @ 215pm. . . Sign up online at: Www.DragonflyMaternity.ca/book-online Read below to learn more about Christine! . . . Christine is a physiotherapist intern at Vida Health and Wellness practicing pelvic floor physiotherapy, breastfeeding support, and physiotherapy for babies. Christine has been a yoga teacher since 2011, and it was through a desire to expand her scope of practice that she chose to obtain a Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Alberta. Christine is passionate about women’s health, teaching movement, and providing support to moms and babies. . . Summary: What is Pelvic floor Physiotherapy?. . For women in the prenatal stage * - Learn about the current state of your pelvic floor, what is normal and not normal regarding changes to the pelvic floor, pain, and leaking pee. . For women in the post-partum stage * - Painful sex – what is normal, when to seek help, strategies for reintroducing intercourse. . For both populations * - How can physiotherapy provide help during breastfeeding? (Brief introduction!) * - Considering factors from both mom and baby * - Baby factors: how the neck, jaw, tongue, and infant reflexes play a role in breastfeeding * - Mom factors: positioning, mastitis, and blocked ducts
  • I’ve been taking this Writing your Grief course with Refuge in Grief for the last 30 days. Today is the last prompt. I haven’t posted about my mother’s death yet, even though she died in August. My mom was not a fan of social media. But I also think this discussion is important. I’ve been fortunate to have an incredible support network, yet I know that not everyone does. I’m not going to pretend that this course is easy. It’s so hard, but for me it has been worth it to give voice to my experience. Posted @withregram • @refugeingrief I spend all day, mostly every day, talking about death, grief, love, loss. This is my chosen territory. • • I keep track of important dates, especially for those I love. My calendar is full of notes like, "R's father's death date," and "M's baby's birth/death day." • • Grief is my home turf. I'm comfortable here. Which makes it all the more stunning that I feel helpless sometimes. When a dear friend marked her father's death date, I knew she was in pain, and I wanted to make it better. I wanted to say something, something more than just acknowledge the date. • • I found those useless platitudes leaping to my throat. I caught myself tempted to comfort by telling her this day would pass. • • With everything I know, with everything I tell all of you at every turn, even knowing that pain cannot be made better - I still have that impulse: I want to make this better. • • Witnessing pain in those we love is difficult. • • Fortunately, this time, I caught myself before I let those "make this better" thoughts fly. And I told myself what I tell friends and family members all the time: my job is not to make this better. • My job is to tolerate my own helplessness in the face of her pain, without trying to relieve that helplessness by offering platitudes or false comfort. • • My job is to know that showing up, being present, acknowledging the truth that this hurts, is the best way I can love my friend. • • And this is what we most want, isn't it? That our friends and family members be willing to feel their own helplessness. To learn to tolerate it. • We want them to stand beside us, not trying to fix what cannot be fixed, not trying to rush...
  • Looking forward to offering this interactive, small group workshop! I think it will be especially helpful for those who have not had an introduction to the pelvic floor, or those who would like a review. Let me know if you have questions! Posted @withrepost • @vidahealthyyc Pelvic Floor Workshop for the Yoga Teacher⁠ ⁠ WHO: Christine MacSween, Physiotherapist Intern and Yoga Teacher⁠ ⁠ WHERE: Vida Health & Wellness, #203 – 1640 16th Ave NW Calgary AB⁠ ⁠ WHEN: Wednesday, January 29 at 4-5pm⁠ ⁠ WHAT: In this small group workshop, participants will learn⁠ • The muscles of the pelvic floor and their role in the breath, functional stability, and pain⁠ ⁠ • How to help yoga students engage and down-regulate their pelvic floors⁠ ⁠ ⁠ • The components of yoga that challenge the pelvic floor, and how to identify those who need more specific direction⁠ ⁠ WHY: You have yoga students with pain, injuries, difficulties with core stability, or general muscle tension. You want to learn about this muscle group from someone with expertise who also understands yoga practice.⁠ ⁠ FEE: $10 per participant⁠ ⁠ Register at https://vidahealth.janeapp.com (scroll to the bottom)⁠ ⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #yyc #yycyoga #calgaryyoga #yycyogateacher #yogayyc #calgary
  • So excited to be joining the team at Vida Health and Wellness! I start January 6, and you can book appointments online! Posted @withrepost • @vidahealthyyc Welcome to the team, Christine!⁠ ⁠ Please join us in welcoming Christine MacSween to Vida Health & Wellness. Christine recently finished the physiotherapy program at the University of Alberta and some of you will recognize her from the 6 weeks that she spent at the clinic this fall.⁠ ⁠ Christine is an exceptional clinician and she took on advanced clinical placements during her studies. She came to Vida for our unique mix of women's health, chronic and complex conditions, and breastfeeding support.⁠ ⁠ In addition to her physiotherapy background, Christine is a yoga teacher and has a keen eye for movement patterns. She is also a watercolour artist and you can find one of her works in the Vida treatment room!⁠ ⁠ Christine is especially interested in the intersections of society, culture, belief and perspectives about the human body, health, and sexuality. She provides a safe space for people to learn about their bodies and health while seeking to understand and help them begin or get back to the activities that are meaningful to them.⁠ ⁠ Welcome, Christine!⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #yyc #calgary #yychealth #yycmoms #yyckids #yycmom #yycwomen #yyclife #yycbuzz #yycsmallbiz #yycentrepreneur #physiocanhelp #yycyoga⁠
  • Breakfast of champions before the national exam this morning! Courtesy of @dksnycg
  • Lilies in Eau Claire. #lilies #watercolour #yycartist
  • Dragonfly and climbing bean bloom. #watercolour #yycartist #dragonfly

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