Monica Bright | Navigating pain and injury in yoga
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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