Monica Bright | Navigating pain and injury in yoga

May 25, 2021

In this episode, Nikki chats with yoga teacher Monica Bright about navigating pain or injury in your yoga practice.

 

They discuss:

 

- Myths about the relationship between pain and injury

- Why even though yoga is thought of as therapeutic, not all yoga poses or styles are appropriate when you have pain or injury

- How to have grace for yourself if you have pain or an injury and are unable to do as much as you would like

- Monica's recent experience with frozen shoulder and what she's learned from it about navigating these types of long term injuries

- Why modification and props are not a sign of weakness

 

...and more!

To connect with Monica and learn more about her work:

• Visit her website enhanced-body.com
• Follow her on Instagram @monicacbright
• Learn more about her online studio The Alliance

Connect with Nikki + other links mention in the episode:

• Join her list for free workouts and fitness tips at naablevy.com/newsletter
• Follow her on instagram @naablevy
• Join the Total Package Membership and take class with Monica site at gettotalpackage.com

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