Hips and Knees – 8 May

Hips and Knees

Another short workshop with Physiotherapist and Yoga teacher Tamara James. This workshop will again be in a slow run class format reviewing some of the dynamic stability work from the knee workshop but adding the additional input for hips.  Many knee problems have their origins in the hip, this workshop will be a beneficial review for past workshop participants and of course be relevant to anyone that missed out last time.

With 20 years of experience, YogaPhysio Therapist Tamara James will refine alignment in standing and seated postures to reduce strain on knees as we work towards mobilising our hips. Tamara is a specialist in using Yoga to treat pain and injury, so whatever pathology might be present Tam will take you through modifications of classical yoga poses to cater for knee and hip ailments, such as tendinitis, bursitis, arthritis in hips and knees.

Suitable for anyone wanting to learn how to support their knees to prevent or deal with a present injury. Great CPD for Yoga Teachers.

Tam will finish this session with a lead relaxation/ meditation to consolidate your learning and reward your hard work.

Tam has been a qualified and registered physiotherapist since 1994. She has extensive experience in treating a variety of problems ranging from acute injury to long-term persisting pain. Wide-ranging hospital and outpatient experience have equipped her to consider the needs of clients with different health conditions. She worked for 8 years in pain management centers alongside doctors, and occupational therapists including St Thomas’ Hospital, London, and PainLogic, Brisbane.

Tam has been practising yoga since 1994 and teaching since 1998. She obtained her yoga teaching qualification with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) in the United Kingdom; is a current senior-level 3 member of Yoga Australia (YA) and has completed a Diploma of Yoga Therapy with Yoga Therapy Australia.

She has studied yoga with senior teachers in the United Kingdom, India, and Australia. Her yoga therapy training was with Dr NC (N Chandrasekaran) who is a medical doctor and yoga therapist with in excess of 25 years of practice delivers this training, which expounds on how traditional applications of yoga complement current medical practice. This 3-year training, included an internship in Dr NC’s Chennai clinic, a uniques and rewarding opportunity.

Tam has studied Yoga and meditation beyond her yoga teacher training with numerous teachers in India and spent regular retreat periods in guided and self-directed, silent meditation.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL DUE TO LIMITED NUMBERS

Your investment: $65 pre paid | $80 on the day

Time: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm

Contact: | 0410 601 773