Podcasts about functional synergy

Welcome to 2025 and an inspiring new episode of The Yoga Therapy Hour. Amy Wheeler kicks off the year with a heartfelt conversation with renowned yoga therapist, biomechanist, and movement expert, Susi Hately. As an accomplished athlete and founder of Functional Synergy, Susi shares her transformative journey from high-performance sports to a deeper understanding of the power of rest, recovery, and living in a balanced state. This episode is packed with insights on interoceptive awareness, redefining success in movement, and learning to trust your body's wisdom. Highlights:Susi's Journey to Yoga: From serious athletics to her first awkward yoga class, Susi reflects on how yoga became a tool for healing her chronic pain and reshaping her approach to movement.The Science of Rest: Why recovery is often misunderstood, and how proper rest can clear allostatic load, enhance performance, and improve well-being.Metrics Meet Mindfulness: Susi discusses how tools like Garmin watches and Oura rings provide actionable data for recovery and how integrating this with yoga enhances self-awareness.The Revolutionary Power of Yoga Nidra: How a consistent Yoga Nidra practice became a cornerstone of Susi's recovery and emotional regulation process.Family Dynamics and Co-Regulation: Susi shares personal stories about navigating hypervigilance as a caregiver and how cultivating clarity shifted the energy in her home.Listening to the Body: Practical tips for tuning into subtle body signals and using interoceptive awareness as a compass for health and happiness. Conclusion: This thought-provoking discussion highlights the transformative potential of rest and recovery. Susi reminds us that living in alignment with our body's wisdom is a revolutionary act of self-care. Whether you're an athlete, a yoga practitioner, or someone seeking balance, her insights will inspire you to prioritize rest, embrace curiosity, and listen deeply to your body. Connect with Susi Hately:Website: www.functionalsynergy.comInstagram: @FromPainToPossibilityYouTube: Susi HatelyDon't forget to subscribe to The Yoga Therapy Hour for more inspiring conversations and practical tools to enhance your life!Additional Resources with Amy Wheeler:University of Minnesota Therapeutic Yoga SeriesPolyvagal Institute Mighty AppOptimal State Mobile AppOptimal State and Yoga Therapy Hour Patreon·        Monday Night Yoga Therapy Clinic on www.TheOpimtalState.com·        Join us for our Monday night Yoga Therapy Clinics, specially designed to address specific health and wellness topics. The sessions are held every Monday from 4:00-5:15 PM PST and are led by Amy Wheeler, a seasoned expert in yoga therapy. This clinic provides a supportive environment where participants can explore therapeutic yoga techniques to aid in addiction recovery and overall well-being.·        For those seeking professional development, there is an option to stay after the general public class and earn Continuing Education (CE) credits. This extended session offers in-depth training and valuable insights into integrating yoga therapy with addiction treatment.

In this episode, I introduce the Functional Synergy Toolkit, a set of 16 concepts and tools designed to revolutionize pain management and healing. I emphasize the importance of a relational approach, where trust and understanding between the practitioner and client are paramount.  Key tools I discuss include the Healing Helix, Client Commitment Blueprint, and Body Signals Mapping. These tools help clients tune into their bodies and foster a compassionate, integrative healing journey. I invite listeners to explore these concepts further and join my Therapeutic Yoga Intensive for a deeper understanding. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/299

Is healing pain really as complex as it's often made out to be? While the current drumbeat in the rehabilitation world is that pain is complex, that statement often leads to a lot of resignation for many professionals, which trickles down to clients.       Yes, there are layers and work to do, but is it actually complex? I don't think so. When I help someone sense into themselves and into their own rhythm, remarkable change is possible.      Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/298

Have you ever felt stuck on your journey as a yoga therapist? Do you find yourself second-guessing your skills or looking for answers outside of yourself? In this episode, we explore the evolution of the yoga therapist and the key phases of growth from doubt to mastery.     Join me as I share my insights from 30 years of experience in helping people reduce and eradicate pain. Discover the three key phases of growth that every yoga therapist goes through, and learn practical strategies to move from uncertainty to mastery.      Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/297

Do you believe that pain management is the only option for dealing with chronic pain? What if I told you that it's possible to reduce or even eliminate pain entirely? In this episode, I challenge the mainstream narrative around pain and offer a new perspective.     Join me as I unpack why solely managing pain may be limiting, and how tuning into our bodies and nervous systems can create profound shifts. By the end of this episode, you'll have a new framework for understanding pain and practical tools to start exploring a pain-free life.     Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/296

It's a pleasure to welcome back to the podcast Claire MacEachen, a graduate of my IAYT-accredited yoga therapy program and an accomplished yoga teacher. Today, she is sharing her journey to becoming a healer.   Tune in to learn how Claire evolved to become a confident health professional. She's also sharing how she forms healing connections with her clients and the ways in which she provides them with movement awareness.    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/295

As part of my mini-series, Safety in Selling, today's episode features a Yoga Nidra practice designed to help you achieve self-regulation and reconnect with your body. But there's a twist: this practice is business-focused.   Find a safe place to settle in as I guide you, step by step, through this 20-minute Yoga Nidra practice to help you relax and down-regulate your system. This includes setting an intention for your business and using the method of opposites to explore your thoughts and feelings about it.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/294  

Today, I'm talking about imposter syndrome and the bundle of thoughts and beliefs that come with it, hindering your ability to sell yourself in a calm, steady manner. Fear and doubt are the biggest culprits—pushing you into a sympathetic fight-or-flight response when leaving your comfort zone.   Listen in as I share actions you can take outside of my program to support the sales process and move forward with a down-regulated nervous system. This includes simple steps, such as practicing non-sales conversations and engaging with others to build connections.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/293

In the next part of my mini-series, Safety in Selling, I'm speaking with two previous guests of the From Pain to Possibility podcast, Nona Jordan and Karin Rossi—current members of my certification final module. And you guessed it: we're talking about getting comfortable with selling.   As both Nona and Karin share, increasing and refining your technical skills is always the first step in the sales process.    We're also exploring how my concept of pain-free range of motion can be applied to selling. The idea is to start small and take incremental steps to offer your services to more patients.    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/292

Today's episode is especially powerful because it includes a special guest: Lory Newmyer. She's here to share her experience in selling—and doing so by calming her nervous system.   We begin our conversation by discussing Lory's unique background and her decision (and discomfort) in transitioning from a free yoga teacher to a paid yoga therapist. Lory shares how she shifted her mindset from selling a product to providing others an opportunity to invest in their well-being.   Tune in to hear Lory open up about her ability to calm her nervous system—a skill she learned as a teacher—and how she has used that state to sell herself comfortably.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/291

Welcome to part two of my mini-series, Safety in Selling, designed for health professionals who want to seamlessly integrate yoga into their practices while embracing a sales process that feels aligned and authentic.   Tune in and learn what it means to create a sales process that feels safe, empowering, and confident—not by “chasing the yes,” but by understanding and grounding yourself in the thoughts and emotions that arise. You'll discover how to embody safety while guiding clients to say yes naturally.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/290

In this episode, I interviewed Susi Hately. Susi is a yoga teacher, C-IAYT yoga therapist, teacher trainer, speaker, and author with a B.Sc. in Kinesiology. As the founder of Functional Synergy, she is transforming, inspiring, and setting a new standard in the global community of health through yoga therapy and functional movement therapy. Her 4-day online program, Power of Pure Movement: Strong and Supple Feet, has proven to improve the mobility and stability of her clients.We spoke about her work and insights related to training the body for optimal health.Support the showConnect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Website Instagram Facebook

Today, I'm tackling a different topic—one that many health professionals may find somewhat uncomfortable: selling. But here's the thing: whether you like it or not, in order to garner clients, you have to go through a sales process.   To help, I'm launching a new mini-series designed to help you sell your service of supporting people in reducing and eradicating physical pain. Listen in to hear why, now more than ever, people need the ability to down-regulate their systems and how you can help them by effectively showcasing your professional abilities.    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/289

Susi Hately, founder of Functional Synergy, talks with J about the unfolding process of helping people. They discuss how Susi got to yoga therapy, distinguishing yoga therapy from western medicine, yoga anatomy books in 2004, persistent pain and perceptive awareness, alignment vs movement function, novel experiences and reality thoughts, pain and tissue damage, compensatory patterns, gait analysis, biomechanics, exploring where states of knowing come from, and the heart and soul required to make a life of a yoga profession.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.   Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.    

In this episode, I'm welcoming back Austin Chason, a graduate of my IAYT-accredited yoga therapy program. Austin is sharing how he has continued using yoga to support his mental health and how we can all broaden our perspectives on healing.   Tune in to discover how we can help clients become more mindful of the stimuli they're exposed to and explore the benefits of creating stability to avoid overwhelming the nervous system. This episode is packed with insights to help you and your clients build a stronger foundation of resilience and resources.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/288

This episode is short and simple, designed to connect you to your body and breath. Tune in to bring awareness to nearly every part of your body while simultaneously embracing a simple intention, or sankalpa. Even more than that, you'll see how that intention resonates within you before enjoying the rest of your day feeling renewed and refreshed.   Find a safe and quiet place where you can sit or lie down as I guide you, step by step, through this 20-minute body scan and breath awareness practice to down-regulate your nervous system.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/287

Today's episode is the second and final part of my Neck Relief Toolkit, where I share the two key compensatory patterns I most often see in clients with neck pain. Even if you're not a health professional, I guarantee that understanding these will improve your rehab journey.     Listen in to hear how simply bringing awareness of these two patterns to your clients can help them change how their tissue functions, regardless of age. I'll also provide detailed examples of how to do just that (even over video calls), along with ways to calmly and compassionately help clients cultivate their own curiosity.     Get full show notes, transcript and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/286

Welcome to part one of my two-part series on reducing and eradicating neck pain. In today's episode, I explore two essential tools to add to your toolkit when treating clients with neck issues.     Listen in as I break these tools down to their foundational core so you can immediately implement them in your practice. I'll also share why I don't name muscles when asking a patient to display movement patterns and why I often start with leg movements when treating a patient's neck pain.     Get full show notes, transcript and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/285

Today's episode is extra special because I'm sharing yet another one of my trademark tools, which is especially effective in helping people reduce and eradicate physical pain. This tool is called the Success Matrix, and it's essential for bringing awareness to your clients and treating the root cause of pain—rather than just the surface-level symptoms.      Tune in to learn how the Success Matrix helps patients understand their own anatomy and biomechanics so they can become active participants in their rehab while also empowering them to make incremental gains. It's a nurturing process that will help you build a healing relationship with clients.     Get full show notes, transcript and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/284

Do you ever stop and really feel what's going on inside your body? Developing a deep, intimate connection with your inner physical experience is the essence of interoception, and it holds immense power for reducing and even eradicating pain.     Tune in this week as I dive deep into the concept of interoception and share practical examples of how I help my clients develop this crucial skill. You'll learn why interoception is the foundation for becoming your own body whisperer, and how it can lead to breakthroughs in pain relief and physical performance.     Get full show notes, transcript and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/283

Today, I'm excited to dig into three key questions I ask when working with clients and observing their movements. These questions are fundamental to how I help people reconnect with their bodies, reduce compensatory patterns, and embody the feeling of well-being.     Tune in to discover the power behind these simple yet effective questions, along with specific examples of how to use them to help clients enhance neuromuscular patterning and achieve significant progress.     Get full show notes, transcript and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/282

Today, I'm excited to address something that many teachers and health professionals tell me they struggle with: getting their clients to follow their rehabilitation programs. Since I haven't had a noncompliant patient in more than 20 years, I'm proud to share my insights.     Tune in to this episode as I offer my keys to helping clients engage in their programs, including cultivating a "power with" relationship (as opposed to "power over") that empowers them to pursue their rehabilitation goals while making significant progress.     Get full show notes, transcript and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/281

Today, I'm joined by two inspiring soon-to-be graduates from my IAYT-accredited yoga therapy program: Linda Spalding and Diane Stanton. Both chose to pursue their certifications later in life and are now successfully connecting with like-minded, similarly aged clients.     Join us for their uplifting stories, as they share the key elements they're currently focused on in their practice—from the vocabulary of movement to healing dialogue, and even adding playful elements to keep sessions youthful. Their message is clear: it's never too late to pursue what you love.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/280

Do you or someone you know struggle with migraines? Have you tried countless remedies, yet still find no lasting relief? Imagine being able to reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines without relying entirely on medication.   In this episode, I'm joined by Maria Hykin, a yoga therapist trainee with firsthand experience in battling migraines. Maria shares her transformative journey, discovering a unique approach rooted in therapeutic yoga that goes beyond simply addressing the pain.    Tune in as Maria provides practical tips and powerful insights for anyone seeking migraine relief and a better quality of life.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/279

Today, I'm excited to be joined by Lesley Ann Wernsdorfer, who graduated from my IAYT-accredited yoga therapy program in October 2022. Lesley Ann is sharing her incredible story, including the crossroads she faced during the pandemic and how my teachings resonated with her deeply from the beginning.      Listen in to our conversation as we discuss the distinction between pain management and eradication, guiding clients on their movements, uncovering their limitations, and coping mechanisms. We also talk about the relationship between skin and pure movement—a topic you won't want to miss.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/278

Today is a very special episode as I welcome Laurie-Anne Lemothe back to the podcast. A current trainee and soon-to-be graduate of my yoga therapy accredited by IAYT program, she is here to share her experiences working with neurodivergent clientele.     Listen in to hear Laurie-Anne describe the role of environmental stimuli—including the health professional—when treating a neurodivergent client, the success she's had with her most recent patient, and how she's used teachings from the IAYT program in her practice.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/277

Continuing my mini-series on reducing and eradicating physical pain, today I'm talking about core stability. It's a topic I've addressed in previous episodes, but I think you'll be surprised to hear how I'm discussing it here.     In this episode, I'm sharing how, whether in your own healing journey or when helping clients, that wired alertness may be impeding rehabilitation. Find out why hypervigilance has this impact and how core stabilization can ease your mental and emotional state so you can heal.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/276

As I continue my mini-series on reducing and eradicating pain, today I'm exploring how stillness and quiet can be highly effective in our healing journeys. These quiet moments are deliberately restful pauses that we can strategically incorporate into our day or week, allowing us to connect with our bodies.    Tune in as I discuss the many benefits of these still moments, including reduced cortisol levels, improved brain function, lower blood pressure, and more. I'll also share how to achieve these quiet states so you can access them whenever you need.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/275

A key component of Western medicine is standardization, and when trying to standardize the intangible—like a patient's pain—it becomes much harder to navigate. That's why I've developed the gradient scale, which bridges left- and right-brain function with body experience.     Listen in to learn why this tool is so successful at reducing and eradicating pain, as it allows people to make embodied connections. In this calm, connected state, clients are more able to recognize novel insights, which are important and significant for the healing process.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/274

In today's episode, we delve into the art of becoming comfortable with the intangible aspects of pain, which often lacks obvious physical causes. I'll be sharing my proven process for treating clients and guiding them on their journey to pain relief.     Tune in to learn about these four key concepts, including throwing out the traditional pain scale and instead honoring a person's subjective experience through active listening. I'll also be exploring the actual work of rehab, which isn't about increasing sets and reps.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/273

Continuing my conversations with trainees and graduates from my Therapeutic Yoga Intensive, today I'm speaking with Lisa Workman, a kinesiologist and yoga therapist who, in just one year, has built a thriving business.     Listen in as Lisa discusses in-depth her pursuit of professional autonomy, including what is required to overcome the fear of “jumping ship,” how to build self-confidence, as well as the technical side of building a successful yoga therapy business.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/272

Today, I'm talking about a concept that is key to reducing and eradicating pain. It's so powerful that it's often one of the first ideas I teach health professionals who attend my programs and workshops. However, it truly needs to be experienced to understand how powerful it can be.     Listen in as I explain why this is so integral to the rehabilitation process, including how these movements address any gripping or bracing patterns that have become part of a client's stabilizing force. I also share how mastering such movements improves results—both physically and mentally.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/271

Despite feeling productive, you may notice a sense of depletion creeping in. This is the perfect time to come back to your body and relax, which is exactly what this practice will do: bring you back into yourself and help reboot, reconnect, and re-inspire you by settling into a more nourished state.     Take a moment to settle into a safe and comfortable space as I walk you, step by step, through this 20-minute Yoga Nidra practice to settle your overworked brain.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/270

It's such a privilege to bring Susan Morrison back to the podcast for another conversation about her experience in the recent Therapeutic Yoga Intensive, specifically how she has applied the concepts learned in that program to her own practice and clientele since graduating.     Listen to hear about concepts such as the healing helix, a client's compelling reason, and meeting patients where they are. We're also addressing a patient's range of motion and how to expand that range to reduce tension and compensation patterns to promote healing.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/269

This practice will have you connecting to your breathing and to your sankalpa, or intention, which manifests as a single-sentence affirmation. In addition to bringing awareness to your body and its sensations, we will also be exploring emotional opposites.   So find a safe space to listen as I walk you through, step-by-step, the instructions of this 20-minute R&R Sleep Meditation. And stay tuned for more practices in the weeks to come.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/268

Today's episode is the next in our mini-series on bone health and osteoporosis, and it's a special one because returning to the podcast is our good friend Ruth Ann Penny, the veteran educator and teacher of therapeutic and functional yoga for older adults.     Listen in as we discuss the health professional-client relationship, how that relationship impacts the healing process, and ways in which professionals can treat such patients without relying on a script.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/267

This is a short yoga nidra practice designed to fit into those times when you really want to focus on your listening, feeling, or sense of self. It's also perfect for settling your nervous system, quieting your brain, and becoming more alert—all when you don't have a lot of time.   So, get yourself into a comfortable position, in a safe place, and listen in as I walk you through this short 10-minute practice step-by-step. Be sure to save this episode for whenever you need to clear and quiet your mind but only have a short amount of time.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/266

Welcome to the next episode in the mini-series on bone health and osteoporosis. Today I'm very excited for the return of Mona Warner, Ayurvedic practitioner, Ayurvedic yoga therapist, and yoga teacher trainer, who joins me to offer her perspective on osteoporosis. Tune in as Mona shares why the digestive system is so essential in Ayurveda, how patients can support their digestion to promote tissue development, and how Ayurvedic medicine seeks to address an individual holistically through three distinct pillars.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/265

As we continue our mini-series on bone health, and especially on osteoporosis, I'm speaking with a very special guest today: Melanie Metrow, a physical therapist and trainee in my IAYT program.   In this conversation we're talking about the role fear can play when trying to live with osteoporosis and how that fear impacts our autonomic nervous system (ANS). Listen in as we discuss, in detail, how the ANS responds to our environment, the power of receiving an osteoporosis diagnosis in a compassionate manner, as well as some safety tips applicable for clients.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/264

As a special treat, today I'm sharing an extended body scan practice designed to help you settle into your body and create an embodied space with intentional breathing. It is just the trick for getting over a little post-trip jet lag, for times when you're feeling like you're not quite in your body, or if you're feeling a little fried or wired. In those cases, a practice like this can really help you reconnect.    Find a safe, comfortable position where you can truly be with yourself—whether that's on your back, lying on your side, or even sitting up—and tune in as I walk you through, step-by-step, this 30-minute extended body scan.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/263

Welcome to an all-new mini-series about bone health. In this episode, I will be introducing this topic with a very special guest, Laurie-Anne Lamothe, a yoga teacher and soon-to-be graduate of my yoga therapy accredited IAYT program. Listen in as Laurie-Anne discusses why there's so much fear present around osteoporosis and the current care gap that exists between treatment and information provided to patients. She'll also be providing several client case studies to illustrate her experience helping others feel empowered in their movements.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/262

Welcome back to another episode of the podcast in which I'm sharing a breath and body scan—a technique inside of yoga nidra where we can really tune in and heighten the perception of our body while also enabling a level of relaxation. Find a safe and comfortable place to sit or lay down and tune in as I walk you through, step-by-step, this 20-minute body scan and be sure to keep an eye out for more practices on future episodes.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/261

Today's episode of the podcast is special because it was recorded out of some real-life inspiration. It involves me exploring the magic of the healing process and how to achieve that with your clients on a consistent basis. Listen in as I explain why, if we want to make a difference in healing, we need to move from technique and in the direction of transformation. Because there are no binary answers in healing—we must step back, utilize anatomy, use our knowledge, and allow for the magic to arise.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/260

It's that time again—time to achieve rest, recuperation, and better breathing with another body scan practice. Only this exercise is meant to be performed while in a side bend as it can be a lovely place to settle through the body. All you need to do is grab a yoga mat, a couple pillows, or even a blanket, and I'll walk you through, step-by-step, the instructions of this side bend body scan. And, if you benefited from this practice, be sure to explore previous episodes to find similar meditations.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/259

In the next part of my “Exploring Your Feet” mini-series, I'm talking with two trainees of my recent Yoga Intensive, Lisa Neukomm and Angelique Canonico. Both are here sharing their stories about feet-related issues and how they've benefited from my course to begin healing. Listen in to our conversations as we open your eyes, your heart, and your mind to the healing possibilities in your own feet and body, and that of your clients. That includes becoming more aware of your movements, using your breath to relieve tension, and promoting strong, supple feet.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/258

When experiencing pain or discomfort, it's easy to fixate on finding out the next exercise you need to do for your rehabilitation process. That logical processing is necessary but in order to support a transformative healing process, we must also use a different part of our brain.   This practice will allow you to enjoy the benefits of the relaxation response, which slows down brain wave frequency and provides optimal healing opportunities. So, whether it's outside or on a treadmill, tune in for this walking practice for a more mindful approach to healing your feet.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/257

In part three of my mini-series, Exploring Your Feet, we're taking a holistic view of healing the feet—a perspective that incorporates both the body and mind. To do so, we'll be looking at our feet as our body's foundation but also as a link in a connected chain. So tune in as I explore kinetic changes and several exercises that can be used to support your clients as they improve the function of their feet. I'll also be examining how to better understand body mechanics and why it's possible to make progress in how we feel without actually making changes to those mechanics.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/256

In the next part of my “Exploring Your Feet” mini-series, I'm providing you detailed instructions for a body scan practice—one designed to bring your attention to your feet. By doing so, you'll be more equipped to listen to your body and address pain associated with your feet. So find a safe, comfortable place to sit or lay down as I guide you, step-by-step, through this 15-minute body scan practice to put you more in touch with your feet, your movements, and what it is your body is communicating.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/255

On today's episode—the second in my new mini-series, Exploring Your Feet—I'm investigating how our feet respond to flip flops as well as sharing my own experiences in managing this stimulus while also elevating my function. Listen in to learn the compensation patterns most associated with wearing flip flops, the ways to support foot function while doing so, and how my time bike riding has allowed me to become more connected to my movements—both my feet and up the chain.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/254

It's a very special episode today as I'm beginning a brand new mini-series, “Exploring Your Feet,” where we will dive deep into our feet, the pain and soreness that can occur in our feet, and ways to use our feet to better understand our movements. Listen in as I help you understand the feet as the foundation of your movements (while also sharing how that interpretation can be limiting) as well as ways to tune into your feet such as by using a golf ball to relieve tension in various parts of your body.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/253

On today's episode I'll be guiding you through another Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditation—a practice created by Ann Douglas, a teacher and trainer of yoga, yoga nidra, and meditation. So find a safe space to listen as I walk you through, step-by-step, the instructions of this R&R Sleep Meditation. And, if you benefited from this practice, you can check out previous episodes to find similar meditations.     Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/252

On today's episode we're exploring the concept of core stability from the lens of being an anatomy architect. More specifically, I'm discussing better ways to strengthen your core in a way that can effectively reduce or eradicate your pain. Tune in as I share the keys to strengthening your core and how that requires reducing the layers of tension over it, as well as the anatomy architect state of mind that allows patients and professionals alike to identify compensation patterns and improve neuromuscular habits.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/251

For many healing professionals, the old method of “one-size-fits-all solutions” simply isn't working anymore. Instead, nowadays, clients (and teachers too) must tap into their own awareness to understand pain and the anatomy, biomechanics, and kinesiological principles associated with it.   Tune in this week to hear me the steps to strengthen the mind-body connection, how to teach from a place of confidence in your practice, as well as ways to have honest conversation about pain. Finally, I'll also share some tips around bettering your practice by investing in your well-being.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/249

As we continue to explore more guided meditations on the podcast, today's show is extra special because I'm walking you through a new kind of body scan practice—different from what we've done in previous episodes. While the typical body scan focuses your attention to a single point in your body (your hands, your shoulders, your feet, etc.) this practice I'm walking you through today will guide your attention to two points, allowing you to explore the space in between and around them. So find a safe, comfortable place to sit or lay down as I guide you through this 15-minute body scan practice to hear what your body is communicating.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/248

On today's episode we're exploring back pain and, specifically, why I don't use the Uttanasana yoga pose as a means of reducing that pain in my clients. In short, it's because the results aren't consistent enough. Join me in discussing back pain, how such pain is actually an expression of the actual problem, and the alternatives to Uttanasana—some of which aren't mechanical and instead may be yoga nidra, breathing, and rest.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/247

Whether you're a yoga therapist, a yoga teacher, or a client currently in the rehab process, the concept of cueing impacts everyone, which is why today I'm discussing how to engage in cueing in a way that is most beneficial for healing. Listen in as I explore the fundamentals of cueing, the relationship formed between health professionals and patients through cueing, as well as how to use cueing to prevent injuries and strengthen the connection to our bodies.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/246

Get comfortable because today I'll be walking you through a body scan and breath awareness meditation, a practice similar to the Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditations covered in previous episodes. So find a safe and quiet place where you can sit or lay down as I guide you, step-by-step, through this 20-minute body scan and breath awareness practice in order to down-regulate your nervous system.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/245 

As I continue my mini-series on Healing & Synergy, today we're discussing what happens when a health professional or a client hits a wall during rehab and they decide to “retire this yoga pose”. Listen in to learn how a client's embodied awareness can lead to better connection, less tension, and less gripping. And how, in those states, a patient can increase their capabilities and, as a result, progress their healing.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/244 

Welcome to another special episode in the Healing & Synergy mini-series where we are discussing the three biggest myths associated with yoga therapy and the business of practicing it. There are so many great training programs out there that neglect to give participants the education they need to grow a thriving practice without sacrificing their well-being.    Tune in as I'm challenging the idea that you can't actually make a living being a yoga therapist or that people are unwilling to pay your fee and, instead, allow me to provide marketing advice on how to deliver what it is you truly offer.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/243 

In this next part of the Healing & Synergy mini-series, we're discussing the concept of modifications and how, while they may be useful in yoga teaching, they can be counterproductive in yoga therapy.    Tune in as I explain how such modifications limit the healing process during rehabilitation as well as the thinking required to move away from those workarounds to actually resolve a patient's core movement issues.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/242 

Find a quiet, comfortable spot because today's episode—the next part of my Healing & Synergy mini-series—is another Rest & Revitalization Sleep Meditation practice, this one focused on helping you navigate the highs and lows of the rehabilitation process.   Listen in as I explain the power behind the practice of opposites in yoga nidra, especially as it relates to the “fix it” cycle, and then guide you through this 40-minute R&R Sleep Meditation, step-by-step.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/241 

Now and again as healing professionals, we encounter clients who simply want a fix for their pain and are uninterested in understanding the systems of healing. For many such clients, you may be the latest in a long line of health professionals they've sought out. Where you can differ though is in how you develop a healing relationship with these patients so they see rehab as an exploration.   Tune in this week as I describe how to cultivate trust with a client by starting a dialogue with them about their pain, as well as the best ways to grow a patient's awareness of their body so they can reclaim their healing experience.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/240 

As part of the mini-series on Healing & Synergy, today we're talking with Lisa Neukomm, personal trainer and current participant in the Yoga Therapy Certification, about integrating the concepts she's learned in the program into her practice. Listen in as we discuss how to become an integrative personal trainer by abandoning a healing process that is just goal oriented—lifting heavier weighting, increasing reps, etc.—and, instead, advocating a mind-body connection to achieve true healing with therapeutic movements.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/239 

Many struggle to balance being a yogi and running a profitable business because, sadly, no one taught them how. But there is a way to nurture and nourish yourself and your clients as a yoga instructor. In today's episode, I'm speaking specifically to yoga professionals interested in learning how to grow a sustainable practice without burning out.   Listen in as I share how to grow your business in alignment with the healing approach, as well as how to identify a niche by recognizing the kinds of yoga and healing techniques you're already promoting.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/238 

Today I'm talking about a very specific kind of client that may frequent your practice: the “hard driver." This is one of those clients who is deeply ambitious, strong-willed, and has a hard time slowing down.   There are some really smart ways you can help these clients reduce pain while working with their natural energetic tendencies and I'm sharing them in this week's episode. Tune in to learn how to channel a client's innate internal energies to support their rehabilitation and the three key concepts I use to treat "hard-driving" patients.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/237    

Many of us in Western culture have a rigid understanding of the student-teacher relationship—one that places teachers in positions of authority to which students are taught to defer. But helping our clients to heal requires a relationship of exchange. In this episode, I'm speaking with Ruth Ann Penny, veteran educator and yoga teacher, about the role of teachers in helping clients out of pain.   Listen in as Ruth Ann and I share an in-depth discussion on our role as effective teachers, empowering our clientele to develop an inner locus of control, and forming a healing relationship with our patients.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/236    

I'm continuing my mini-series on reducing and eradicating physical pain for your clientele and today's episode focuses on the glutes—specifically what people may refer to as “lazy glutes” or “dead butt”. In addition to addressing why such terminology can be detrimental to patients, we'll walk through some of the core glutes exercises that are recommended in the rehabilitation process and the ways in which we, as health professionals, can help clients gain awareness so that they can properly execute these exercises and successfully gain strength.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/235

As a health professional, it's crucial to understand that your job is not to heal your clients but rather to provide them with the physical and mental tools required to reduce pain. In part two of my Healing & Synergy mini-series, I'm discussing the five key components to help reduce and eradicate your clients' pain. Listen in as I outline all five of these key components, including “compelling reason” and “strengthening for real,” as well as provide insights on how to implement these principles with your clients so that they can begin their healing journey.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/234

If you're a health professional or yoga teacher who wants to hone your ability to help clients reduce and eradicate pain, I recorded this episode and the upcoming mini-series for you!   Tune in to hear me discuss the connection between having fun while working with clients and growing your business, and strategies for cultivating a client base that is committed to your healing techniques. You'll learn what kinds of questions you should be asking yourself to effectively grow your healing skill set and, as a result, your practice.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/233

For many of my clients, the concept of becoming stronger is a challenge, especially after rehab. This is because their rehabilitation likely failed to instill a feeling of connection to their body and the movements required for strengthening. On today's episode, I'm discussing the process you and your clients can use to make gains after rehab and why, despite common belief, strength can be easy.    Listen in as I explore how to gain better bodily awareness during rehab so that afterwards you can apply the necessary load/resistance increases to more easily become stronger—all without risking injury.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/232

Achieving strength—the kind of real strength that supports a pain-free life—requires a solid connection between mind and body. This is the type of strength that we rely on in the rehabilitation process, and I'm outlining how to build this strength in today's episode.    Tune in to hear me outline the eight principles of movement that will help you become more attuned to your body's functions, foster a greater connection between your mind and your body, and start down the path toward alleviating and even eradicating pain.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/231

On this very special episode, I'm speaking with Anne Douglas, a teacher and trainer of yoga and meditation, about the incredible benefits of the Rest and Revitalization Sleep Meditation certification that she created. If you've been curious about adding this technique to your toolbox as an instructor, this episode is for you.   Anne and I discuss how different healing practices such as hypnotherapy and non-sleep deep rest teaching (NSDR) fold into sleep meditation, and the ways in which these approaches can help clients identify bodily sensations and engage in a healing dialogue.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/230

I'm so excited to again be talking to two recent graduates of my Therapeutic Yoga Intensive in what is becoming a recurring series where we explore the real, tangible impacts that teachers are having using what they learned in the program.   Today's episode features Charlotte Van Bassan and Susan Morrison who are joining me to discuss how the Therapeutic Yoga Intensive has given them the tools to help others become more aware of their movements and compensation patterns, as well as how an open dialogue has provided their clients the power of reassurance in their practice.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/229

While some styles of yoga consider downward facing dog to be a resting pose, many can attest to their difficulty in achieving this position. In this episode of my shoulder mini-series, I'll unpack downward dog and the compensation patterns connected to it so you can turn your grumpy dog into a pain-free puppy!   Tune in to learn how you can perform your own dog pose, and understand both the mindset and the actual movements required to improve shoulder awareness in this pose and use it to make progress in your shoulder rehabilitation journey.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/228

Oftentimes, an issue you're suffering from in one part of your body actually has roots elsewhere. Such is the case with the shoulders, where the problem may be a result of a poor connection between the shoulders and hips.    In this episode of my shoulder mini-series, I'll guide you through two movements – a bridge pose and a supine twist – to help you become more aware of the relationship between shoulders and hips en route to achieving gains in the rehabilitation process.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/227

If you've dealt with shoulder issues personally or supported your clients through them, you may have heard of "setting the shoulder blades." In this second part of my shoulder mini-series, I'm addressing this concept, and explaining why I recommend alternatives.   First we'll discuss what it actually means to set the shoulder blades or the scapula and how that process—which is intended to put the shoulders and the shoulder girdle in the correct position—can be misguided and potentially harmful. I'll also share my alternative methods to stabilize and strengthen your shoulder blades.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/226

[26:57] Yoga is something in the past this podcast host (Greg Gazin) would have never considered. The way it's portrayed, it conjures up images of slim fit women who contort themselves into pretzels. But now I truly think different. I realize that Yoga is really for everybody. In fact I now practice it weekly and it's been transformational in terms of my well being. In today's episode we speak with Sharon McMullan-Baron, a yoga instructor but also a cancer survivor who I met through Wellspring Alberta.   Sharon's motto is: Remember to Live Simply, Speak Kindly, Care Deeply and Love Generously - and in this light-hearted episode, Sharon generously shares a little about her inspiring journey, how she discovered Yoga, what it has done for her and what it can do for you so you can take leadership of your mind, body and soul - regardless of age, gender or physical condition. Sharon dispels some of the myths about Yoga - how easy it is for anyone to do and how it's more than just a series of body movements. We learn about Wellspring - a no-cost, donor-funded, registered charity, community-based non-medical centre of support for cancer. Wellspring Alberta in Edmonton is where Sharon delivers her classes and has been instrumental in bringing her Yoga Thrive for cancer patients program to help them and their caregivers through challenging times. You'll also hear about how you can get started practising Yoga. Sharon shares resources - books, videos, names of people she admires in the Yoga world so you can check them out. . We also get a little hands-on Yoga practise you can do in real time while you are listening to the episode.   Resources mentioned: Wellspring Alberta and Wellspring (National) Book: Meditations from the Mat - Daily reflections on the Path of Yoga - Rolf gates and Katrina Kenison. Companion book : Meditations on Intention and Being - daily reflections on the path of Yoga, Mindfulness and Compassion by Rolf Gates Yoga teachers: Peggy Cappy - PBS programs for USA listeners, videos and books Susi Hately - Co-creator of Yoga Thrive - the hatha and restorative yoga program for those touched by cancer. Her website Functional Synergy has many resources. Yoga sutras by Patanjali. About Sharon Sharon McMullan-Baron has been teaching Yoga since 2009 focussing in the areas of Restorative Yoga and Hatha Yoga. Her certifications include Hatha Yoga, Yoga for the Low Back, Yoga Thrive for Cancer Patients, Healthy Breast, Tru North (a prostate cancer programme) Relax and Renew and more.  A cancer survivor herself, diagnosed in 2006, Sharon was instrumental in bringing, Yoga Thrive for cancer patients to the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton in 2010 and to Wellspring Edmonton when it opened its doors  Sharon strives to keep a balanced approach to every day.  When she's not on her mat, her survivorship includes a dedication to family and friends, extensive volunteer work, athletic, artistic and creative pursuits which may include wordsmithing poems and stories or playing with fabrics, creating quilts and other textile treasures. You can catch her on the bicycle or XC  ski trails, or out with her dog, if you can! Sharon lives in Edmonton, Alberta Canada and can be reached via email or via LinkedIn.  

I have a very exciting announcement to share this week. From October 28th to November 2nd, 2023, I'm running my Therapeutic Yoga Intensive where you can learn about the foundational principles for helping people reduce and eradicate physical pain using the Functional Synergy model and toolkit.   Discover the three essential elements of this training, why my teaching style is intrinsically successful, and the results you can expect. I'm giving you all the details on this intensive so you decide if it's right for you.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/188

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 291: Better Balance with Susi Hately   Description: Keeping their balance is something we may have noticed that older adults may find challenging, or something that we may ourselves have felt we need to improve as we age. How can yoga help with this? Susi Hately shares insights from her experience working with people on their balance.   Susi Hately is the founder of Functional Synergy and she helps people reveal and heal their human potential regardless of their age or condition. She also helps yoga teachers, yoga therapists and health care providers hone their talent and become excellent practitioners. Susi also teaches people, often over 50, 60 and 70 years of age, how to get out of pain and handle other symptoms that accompany aging. Susi combines her formal training in Kinesiology and deep knowledge of yoga to foster the magic of recovery and healing so that they can live well, with strength and ease, and better balance.   Susi shares how she was inspired to get into this line of work by her father who improved his balance and mobility through yoga. She outlines the key elements that contribute to balance and highlights the importance of asking students why they want to improve their balance. Susi also talks about joint mobility, rest, breath and breathing all impact balance, and tips to help our students (and ourselves!) maintain and improve balance as we get older.   Key Takeaways: [2:27] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Susi Hately. [5:06] What is the work that Susi does and who does she do it for? [6:46] What got Susi interested in talking about balance? [8:38] How did Susi's father get interested in yoga at the age of 79? [9:30] What about yoga helps people improve their balance? [11:13] What are the first steps Susi takes when someone specifically wants to improve their balance? [12:50] How does Susi cater to people who may be fearful about their balance? [14:34] What are some things Susi loves to share with students who want to work on their balance? [16:33] What are some cues yoga teachers could be more mindful around when it comes to breathing? [18:38] What does rest have to do with balance? [20:57] What are Susi's thoughts on guiding people to the practice of yoga when they need to down regulate their nervous system? [23:12] What kind of homework does Susi give her students to improve their balance? [26:22] What are some movements related to balance that we take for granted that we can practice in a yoga class? [30:13] Closing the eyes can be an important part of training people in their balance. How does Susi address students who may feel embarrassed or afraid of fumbling or falling over with their eyes closed? [33:22] Shannon pops in with a quick message about the sponsor, OfferingTree. [36:01 - 36:01] Susi highlights the fact that our bodies can change at any age and people can regain some of the mobility and ability that they may have lost. [39:30] Why do people believe that they are destined to lose their mobility and ability to perform certain actions? [44:00] Susi leaves us with some final things to remember as we work with students or work on our own balance. [44:39] Find out more about Susi and her work at her website and check out her YouTube channel too. [45:25] Shannon shares her key takeaway from this conversation with Susi. [50:00] Shannon shares some upcoming offerings.   Links: Susi Hately Susi Hately on YouTube The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 288: Shavasana (śavāsana) with Indu Arora Caroline do-in-yoga.de Getting Started as A New Yoga Teacher with Shannon Crow - OfferingTree Webinar “Blurred Lines: The Harmful Intersection of Diet Culture & Yoga” Workshop with Jessica and Elyssa Yoga for Pelvic Health: 3.5-Hour Online Workshop with Shannon Yoga for Pelvic Health 6-Week Series with Shannon Crow Pelvic Health Professionals Shannon Crow on Instagram The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group   Gratitude to our Sponsor, OfferingTree.   Quotes from this episode: "The key components are what's going on in your inner ear, your stimulus system, what's going on visually as well as what's going on developmentally, like your motor control patterns and how your body moves."   "Rest and breathing are important to balance."   "The key is how can we help a system down regulate and have a system become too that restful state.... If we can settle and connect and be at ease, we'll find that the balance is a lot better."   "When you have the correct stimulus, all sorts of things can shift."  

"My job isn't to heal people; it's to support and help people see and feel how they move in a new way." In this episode of From Pain to Possibility, Susi and her guest Kirsten Richardson discuss what is possible when you integrate yoga therapy concepts with physio or physical therapy, the results she has found, and her transition to doing physiotherapy by video. Kirsten is a registered physiotherapist and a yoga therapist and has served and assisted people from all walks of life to decrease pain and increase function in her fifteen-year career. She has worked with people with orthopedic and neurological impairments from sprained ankles to complete spinal cord injuries. With the addition of yoga therapy principles in her practice, she has noticed a dramatically improved positive response from her clients. Listen, as Kirsten shares how the addition of yoga therapy widened the lens of her ability, why she believes that a lot of clinicians have a skewed view of patients they feel are pain focused and what she believes presence means in a therapeutic relationship.  Kirsten also discusses how important having fun around client-centered care is.  "An indicator in and of itself isn't back; it's just an indicator," Susi speaks about how fun it is to work with a client to figure out what the indicators mean, and how having the client explore the various messages and signals from their bodies and minds enables them to be part of the solution. If you want to take this a step further with Susi, check out the series of therapeutic yoga intensives she has coming up. Read more about this at Functional Synergy. In This Episode [01:28] Welcome to the show, Kirsten! [03:03] Kirsten shares her background in physiotherapy and why she integrated yoga into her practice. [04:54] Kirsten says that her job isn't to fix people; it's helping people see and feel how they move in a new way. [07:12] Kirsten believes that the addition of yoga therapy widened the lens of her ability. [09:49] Do you believe that people use a person's uniqueness as a reason for some types of therapy not working?  [12:50] Listen as Kirsten shares what she would like to say to clinicians about the idea of people being pain focused. [15:50] Kirsten speaks about clinicians just wanting to get to the physical parts because it's safe and comfortable. [17:49] Susi discusses more and more physio and physical therapists coming to her, asking for help with clients being pain focused. [19:37] Listen, as Kirsten shares why she has been able to help people who might have fallen into the category of pain focus. [22:29] Kirsten speaks about what presence means within a therapeutic relationship. [24:09] Susi discusses recognizing thought patterns and their impact. [27:01] Susi shares that indicator in and of itself isn't bad; it's just an indicator and figuring out what the indicator means is where it gets fun. [29:44] Having the client exploring the various inputs, messages, and signals from their bodies and minds enables them to come to the table as part of the solution. [30:29] Kirsten speaks about client-centered care and the need for clients to be able to communicate with the therapist. [33:51] Listen as Kirsten shares some words of wisdom around client-centered care and pain focus. [35:40] The clearer we can become on who we are and what we value, the clearer we can be through practices of presence to up our game. [38:01] Thank you for listening.  Find Susi Susi Hately Functional Synergy Training Susi on Twitter Susi on Facebook Susi on Instagram Click here to speak with us directly

Did you know that your body isn't a passive thing that follows at the whim of your emotions or desires? Listen, as Susi discusses the body being a barometer and the importance of the concept in the work that she does with her private clients when she is training yoga teachers and other professionals on this episode of From Pain to Possibility.  Susi says that your symptoms are there to tell you to pay attention, and the concept of the body as a barometer plays into her concept of her yellow light model, she talks about how these two relate and how you can move forward to support yourself, your clients or patients. Listen as Susi speaks about what can happen if you don't pay attention to the whispers and let the symptoms go into the red light phase, that's when life has become constricted enough that something needs to change. Once you can recognize the pattern in your experiences, you can intervene at a level that allows you to make changes. Susi discusses what happens most commonly with people who experience burnout. She also talks about a line in the book The ONE Thing by Gary Keller, which says, 'what is the one thing, when done, that makes all else easier or unnecessary?' she can offer this line or this book to a client. They can sit back and think about the one thing they can do to support themselves moving forward.  If this is something you want to dig into more and you are a professional seeking professional training, please reach out to us health@functionalsynergy.com If you want more personalized training and you'd like to connect with me for a one on one private series of sessions, please connect with us. In This Episode [00:26] Welcome to the show! [01:29] Susi shares a story about one of her private clients that listened to his yellow light. [03:20] Susi says that your symptoms are there to tell you to pay attention. [04:11] A red light phase is when life has become constricted enough that something has to change. [06:01] Susi discusses how movement patterns might correlate to what is going on where you are hurting. [08:09] The symptoms are merely expressing some issues that are going on. [10:51] Susi says that when you can start seeing the patterns and intervene at the level of a pattern, you can make a lot more change. [12:08] Susi discusses how commercials suggest that pain is a normal physiological process, and it will not get better. [14:42] Have you ever believed that because the pain is gone that it will not return? [16:14] Susi shares that when something stressful happens, it can affect how you feel. [18:02] Susi speaks about improving the integrity of your mechanical patterns. [19:33] Listen as Susi speaks about the healing model where awareness leads to clarity. [20:37] Susi discusses where and how to start with this process of the body being a barometer. [21:56] Susi speaks about noticing the progression of symptoms from yellow to red and adding intervention. [24:01] Susi shares what happens a lot with people who experience burnout. [25:41] Susi speaks about a passage in the book The ONE Thing by Gary Keller. [27:33] Let's have a conversation about how I can help reach us at Functional Synergy. [27:42] Have a great day! Find Susi Susi Hately Functional Synergy Training Susi on Twitter Susi on Facebook Susi on Instagram Click here to speak with us directly

Susi is digging into four obstacles, particularly obstacles to smooth progress in this episode of From Pain to Possibility. Listen, and by the end of this episode, you'll see that obstacles aren't actually bad. They are a part of the learning process, and once you see them for what they are, you can see them as opportunities for growth and development. Listen as Susi shares and explains the four obstacles: Line in the sand, being afraid of crossing the line, B as the new A, and blowing by the yellow lights. Susi speaks about how to get around these obstacles while still maintaining the healthy patterns you have learned along the way. If you want to do something, tell your body, 'I know I probably shouldn't be putting you through this, and I promise I'm going to take care of you later. If this episode resonates with you, Susi would love to work with you to help you improve your movement, improve your overall capacity and bandwidth, help you recover, help you heal, and help you do the activities you want to do. Scoot over to Functional Synergy and click on contact us. In This Episode [00:28] Welcome to the show! [00:38] Susi is digging into four obstacles we all face. [01:06] Listen as Susi speaks about the first obstacle she calls Line in the sand. [03:19] Symptoms of pain and strain are an imprint of that neuromuscular patterning within us. [05:01] Susi speaks about working with people who have less pain for some time, and then they want to uplevel. [07:01] If a person's symptoms come back, what do you do? [08:05] The second obstacle is when a person becomes afraid of crossing the line. [10:36] "If you weren't afraid, what might you do?" Susi asks clients to see what arises out of that question. [11:50] B as the new A is the third obstacle Susi is breaking down. [13:42] Susi explains how she gets her clients from point A to point B. [16:16] The fourth obstacle is called blowing by the yellow lights, ignoring and pushing through. [18:21] Susi shares what she says to people who have a compelling desire to do something. [19:32] Do you work within your bandwidth?  [20:54] Susi speaks about these four obstacles that can get in the way. [22:26] Thank you so much for listening and have a great day! Find Susi Susi Hately Functional Synergy Training Susi on Twitter Susi on Facebook Susi on Instagram Click here to speak with us directly

Problems will always exist. You don't want to have the same problems this year as you had last year. Listen as your host Susi Hately shares some issues she has had and the lessons she has learned from them so that maybe we can learn from her mistakes and the opportunities they have provided for her to rethink, reframe, refine and refresh and move forward in this episode of From Pain to Possibility. Do you believe that healing is possible? Susi does and is sharing some examples of people who listened to the whispers and could manage their conditions or by finding what was causing the flare-ups. Susi shares that she is not making the condition go away, but she helps them recognize the symptoms and the communication going through their body. None of us know what is actually possible. Have you ever felt yourself caring so much that you cared more about the clients' health than they did? Listen, as Susi shares how she has learned to control the characteristic of caring too much when it becomes destructive by looking at the situations that caused it to go sideways and becoming more transparent of her tendencies and how better to channel it without getting jaded. Susi wants you to allow yourself to step into the commitment to excellence and mastery of your craft, to become a better and more refined version of yourself so that you can contribute to your community and your world. Susi shares an exciting view on how caring can turn destructive; if any of this resonates with you, don't miss this episode. In This Episode [01:12] Welcome to my first edition of Lessons Learned. [03:06] Susi shares one of her most significant skills as a teacher. [05:09] "I believe that healing is possible." [06:02] Do you know anyone who has been accurately diagnosed but can manage their illness well? [08:12] Susi helps people recognize the whispers and realize the causes of the flairs associated with their conditions they can manage and or heal the illness. [09:56] Susi speaks about what she has learned from teaching professionally. [11:40] Susi shares some stories about some teachers she has taught over the years. [14:40] Susi discusses what she has done over the years when she felt herself giving in to her characteristic to care more than she should. [17:08] Susi wants people to experience the possibility of having a grand life. [17:48] Susi shares why she is open with her trainees. [19:27] "The bottom line is that we each have these innate characteristics that are incredibly powerful in whatever job we have." [21:07] If you want to get to work on honing this characteristic, please join us at Functional Synergy, go to the comment page and send us an email. [21:45] Have a great practice and happy exploring. Find Susi Susi Hately Functional Synergy Training Susi on Twitter Susi on Facebook Susi on Instagram

Welcome to the show Susi Hately. Susi is the owner and founder of Functional Synergy, which is an umbrella of many businesses but focuses on helping people to feel their best - physically and mentally. We talk about how important sleep is and how our culture of hustle, exhaustion and never sleeping is getting in the way of our ambition and success. Susi shares how and why she started her own business, why she thinks it's important to still have clients while training others in her method and how she was able to scale her business. She shares her one trick for how she manages to be a great mom, run her businesses and keep a perspective on life. https://www.functionalsynergy.com/

For 25 years, Susi Hately has been combining her B.Sc Kinesiology and yoga to help burnt out executives and entrepreneurs get back to their game, regain clarity of mind, get better rest, and to finally feel like themselves again. You'll enjoy her down to earth, candid approach to getting well again “the process is one that can move quickly, that it can move slowly, that it can be chaotic, that it can be really calm. And to not get attached to any one of those states. Things can be going really well and it doesn't mean it will go really well for ever. I remember a concept that I learned from Dan Sullivan who is an executive coach from Toronto, he called something when you get into overwhelm as a ‘ceiling of complexity'. And so, things can be going along really, really well and then you just get overloaded, lots of clients and maybe there is things that go wrong and things just start going a little bit chaotic. And a lot of people when they are starting out may say well this is just not worth it or businesses hard or they make it mean also saw things. And really what needs to happen at that point is to simplify and just to re-clarify and then move through the ceiling of complexity as opposed to avoiding it, gets you down or having to fight it. So, to not get attached to anyone state that you are in and to recognise that it is all part of the journey, it's all part of the process. And when you are clear on where you are going it makes the sometimes rocky road or sometimes rollercoasters experience a lot smoother and perhaps a bit more fun”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-71U

This week on the podcast I am joined by Susi Hately. Susi has a B.Sc. in Kinesiology with a focus on Exercise Physiology, is a yoga teacher, a yoga therapist, and a lover of anatomy and functional movement. After working in occupational therapy and at a pain center, Susi combined her passion for helping people feel good in their bodies with yoga. Now, Susi runs a business called Functional Synergy where she trains yoga teachers to feel more comfortable and confident with anatomy and working with different and unique bodies.  On this episode, Susi and I talk about her journey from a kinesiologist to a yoga teacher and how she was able to blend her passion for her yoga with her passion for pain management. We also talk about how Susi has been able to create a successful business training yoga teachers on better, more functional anatomy, and some of the areas of asana that we may not be teaching correctly.  Enjoy! ------ Want to join me on a tropical adventure in Costa Rica this fall? Meghan Pherrill and I are co-leading a retreat for yoga teachers at the beautiful Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort November 2-9, 2019 and we'd love for you to join us.  Learn more here at MBOmyoga.com/retreats ------ I am super excited to announce a new partnership with Schedulicity! Schedulicity is an online booking software that allows you to do everything from booking clients, to taking payments, to communicating with your clients. I personally love Schedulicity because I can do all of my bookings through one easy platform. This week's Schedulicity hot tip of the week is with Blake! If you've been wondering how an online schedule can help you with your business, email Schedulicity at support@schedulicity.com or visit www.schedulicity.com for a chat with one of their support rockstars!

Susi Hately fundamentally believes that healing is possible. As a young student of yoga, Susi began to combine the ancient practices of yoga with her BSc.Kinesiology at a Vancouver pain clinic. When she continued to encounter individuals, including yoga instructors, who accepted that their pain was “normal”, she began to explore how yoga was being taught and practiced. By designing therapy programs that utilized sound anatomical principles of kinesiology with the time honored practices of yoga she enabled people to find pain relief, and rediscover vitality in their lives. Susi's work has set a new standard in mind body rehabilitation for helping people thaw frozen shoulders, prepare for and recover from surgeries, reduce flare ups associated with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and migraines as well as manage ongoing treatment protocols including radiation and chemotherapy. In this episode, we learn Susi's own personal story with movement, pain, education and how she's gotten where she is today in practice and philosophy. Susi and Kathryn chat in depth on a range of topics including yoga and Susi's approach to accessing the shapes offer by the practice, embodiment and moving into a pose in an individual capacity versus achieving a desire aesthetic or shape, the broad pelvic floor, post-natal movement, running, belly bands,  and breathing. So many of Kathryn's student have also studied with Susi and we are excited to have her on the podcast to share her knowledge with our greater community. 

Functional Synergy and Get Rid of Pain with Susi Hately Since 1993, Susi Hately has grown from teaching one or two musicians how to stay pain free while playing their instruments, to becoming a highly credible and reliable source for understanding, and successfully using, therapeutic yoga to enable people to get out of pain and back to the life they want to live – at home, work and play. Her Signature Style of Yoga Therapy combines principles of anatomy and physiology with the ancient art of yoga asanas, breathing, pranayama, stillness and meditation. All of her sessions are customized to suit individual needs. She started teaching this way back in 2001 because not every person with back pain or shoulder pain needed the same yoga program. Instead she focused on the person, their anatomy, their movement abilities and their day-to-day lifestyle. . . with a goal to cultivate better body balance. Today she teaches people who have back pain, shoulder pain, frozen shoulders, repetitive strain injury, and osteoarthritis; people going through chemotherapy, and people who are recovering from cancer treatment; people with neck pain, knee pain, and people rehabilitating from surgery; people with MS; Lou Gehrig's, as well as people with anxiety, and depression. Clients come from all walks of life – executives, parents, retirees, elite athletes, Olympians, yoga teachers and more – but the common thing that brings them is always the same, initially – their pain, fatigue or tension is getting in the way of the life they want to live. For a 10% discount, at checkout,  use code: healthypelvicfloor For more information visit: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/