Pain Isn’t Always the Problem: Compensation Patterns You Might Be Missing | #324
In this episode, I invite you—especially women—to consider pain as a helpful signal rather than an enemy. I describe how pain often points to hidden compensation patterns in the body, not just injury. I encourage gentle self-observation, focusing on movement transitions and listening to your body’s cues. By understanding pain as a guide, you can discover new strategies for healing and movement.
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Knee Health Reimagined: Why Movement Quality Matters More Than Muscle Strength | #323
In this episode, I explore knee health and talk about common concerns regarding knee pain in yoga practice. I maintain that knees are resilient, not fragile, and I highlight the importance of considering the whole body—especially the foot, hip, and breath—when addressing knee issues. I encourage a holistic, integrated approach to movement, focusing on healing rather than just symptom management.
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Anatomy Isn't Sliced It's Woven | #322
In this episode, I explore how traditional anatomy education often overlooks the body’s interconnectedness. I explore a holistic, “woven” approach to understanding movement and the role of fascia. I encourage movement professionals and yoga teachers to shift from treating isolated symptoms to addressing the body as an integrated system, and to deepen their understanding of functional anatomy for better teaching and client outcomes.
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Understanding the Planes of Movement | #321
In this episode, I explore the planes of movement—sagittal, frontal, and transverse—and their vital role in reducing physical pain. I explain how these biomechanical principles help movement professionals identify and address compensatory patterns in clients. I emphasize observation, curiosity, and building trust in movement, rather than simply correcting alignment. I offer practical insights for yoga teachers, physiotherapists, and body workers to teach with greater precision and compassion, ultimately empowering clients to restore movement, ease pain, and rediscover their potential.
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The Shoulder Isn’t the Problem: Tracing the Real Patterns Behind Pain | #320
In today's episode, I share a case study of a client with persistent shoulder pain. I explain how pain often signals deeper, interconnected issues in the body. I highlight the importance of understanding movement patterns, breath, and compensation, encouraging listeners—especially women—to view pain as an opportunity for insight rather than just a problem to fix. Through gentle, integrated movement and awareness, I aim to demonstrate how addressing underlying patterns can lead to real relief and healing.
You are a yoga teacher or a health professional who wants to integrate yoga therapeutically. You want a more holistic, biopsychosocial approach to helping your clients heal. You want to empower them to listen and to learn about their bodies.
In From Pain to Possibility, Susi Hately, B.Sc. Kinesiology blends modern understanding of anatomy and biomechanics with the ancient wisdom of yoga. This weekly show will share Susi's best ideas from over 25 years of helping her clients reduce and eradicate pain.
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