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Yoga voor Scoliose & Health Coaching
Jana Spierings

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Yoga for Scoliosis Teacher & IIN Health Coach student
♡ To happy backs! ♡
Founder of @ilovemyback.nl
《The Netherlands》

The FRUSTRATION of my body not moving like a want

The FRUSTRATION of my body not moving like a want it to 😖
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I never realised that frustration and judgement about my body can be considered as hating my body. If years ago someone would have asked me if I hated my body, I would probably have said no. However, I was definitely frustrated with it when I was in pain or during my early yoga practice.
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Through yoga philosophy I have learned about 'ahimsa' or non-violence. Not only to other, but especially towards ourselves. My inner dialogue wasn't always nice. And even now I can still struggle with it. However, I have learned to break the spiral.
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With a lot of mental and physical hardship it is not really about solving so it no longer exist. It is more about becoming conscious of my mental and physical patterns, acknowledge them and choose a healthier option. Use the input that my body is giving me as guidance instead of sabotage. This gives a new perspective in the mental or physical experience.
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Get to know yourself, your boundaries and what you love in life. If you need any help, I am happy to guide you 🌸
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#healthcoach #healthymindset #manifestyourlife #positiveintentions #raiseyourvibration #selfgrowth #youaremagic #powerofthemind #abundancemindset #growthmindset #intuitiveliving #trusttheuniverse #healthmatters #holistichealth #holisticliving #iamwellandgood #mindbodygram #mindandbody #nourishyourself #wellnessjourney #scoliosis #scoliose #yogaforscoliosis #scolifam #scoliosissupport #scoliosisstrong #bentbutnotbroken #scoliyogi #scoliyogini #yogavoorscoliose

Got downward dog you down? It had me for a long ti

Got downward dog you down? It had me for a long time.
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In general yoga classes downward dog is used as a transition pose. Through sequences is used a lot and is considered to be an easy pose. However, with scoliosis it can be quite challenging.
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In this pose I struggle with my hyper mobile arms and to not fall into my scoliosis pattern in my back. Meaning going into my curve more, not getting my convex shoulder blade in my back and my concave rib popping out at the front.
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My tips for you are
✔ keep the elbows looking towards each other and slightly bend
✔ push both hands well into the floor and the concave arm a little more
✔ don't straighten the legs, but focus on straightening the spine
✔use your core❕
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Hope this helps! Or come join me for class or a private session sometime🙏
#mindbodygram #mindandbody #nourishyourself #wellnessjourney #scoliosis #scoliose #yogaforscoliosis #scolifam #scoliosissupport #scoliosisstrong #bentbutnotbroken #scoliyogi #scoliyogini #yogavoorscoliose #yogateacher

Do you believe in magic? 🧚‍♀️ I do. 💫

Do you believe in magic? 🧚‍♀️ I do.
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Isn't it magical how the body can just heal a cut, without any help? How our mind can come up with so many stories and ideas? Do you dream about a certain life you want to live? Why don't you do it?
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Yes, you might not be there yet. But a lot is possible in this universe. And the first step is to set aside your fear and start stepping in who you want to become. One step at a time. Until one day, you wonder how you ever doubted yourself that is was possible at all.
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Belief is the first step in achieving. If I never believed in a healthy body, I would have never be able to solve my pain. If I got stuck in my limiting story because of my scoliosis and pain, it can actually prevent the body from healing. So start believing and slowly start taking your steps to a life without back pain.
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If you need any guidance, just send me a PM. Happy to help you on your way.
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#healthcoach #healthymindset #manifestyourlife #positiveintentions #raiseyourvibration #selfgrowth #youaremagic #powerofthemind #growthmindset #intuitiveliving #healthmatters #holistichealth #holisticliving #iamwellandgood #mindbodygram #mindandbody #nourishyourself #wellnessjourney #scoliosis #scoliose #yogaforscoliosis #scolifam #scoliosissupport #scoliosisstrong #bentbutnotbroken #scoliyogi #scoliyogini #yogavoorscoliose #elizabethgilbert

What does your best self looks like? And I don't m

What does your best self looks like? And I don't mean comparing yourself to others, but for you personally💫
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To me it means
✔ drinking enough water
✔ make whole foods meals for myself and enjoy them
✔ go for a walk
✔ do yoga
✔ be kind to myself (no emotional eating or picking my skin, but recognizing my feelings and giving them space)
✔ do something that makes me smile
✔ serve my scoliosis community
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It took me some time to realise what is important to me, what nourishes my soul and how I can contribute to society. Do you know this for yourself? You can always start by journaling about it. And then each day start showing up in just a little bit of a higher vibration.
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Are you looking for guidance in this journey? Then I am happy to help you out in my 6-month Health Coaching program. Just send me a PM for more info.
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Looking forward to hear from you. Or leave in the comments what you visualize as your highest self💫
#healthcoach #healthymindset #manifestyourlife #positiveintentions #raiseyourvibration #selfgrowth #youaremagic #powerofthemind #growthmindset #intuitiveliving #healthmatters #holistichealth #holisticliving #iamwellandgood #mindbodygram #mindandbody #nourishyourself #wellnessjourney #scoliosis #scoliose

Length is my scoliosis' best friend 👯‍♀️

Length is my scoliosis' best friend 👯‍♀️
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Length sounds so easy. Just straighten yourself up, a lot of people would say. How often people with scoliosis hear just to 'sit straight' is so annoying. Because it is actually way harder than it seems for us.
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Luckily Yoga for Scoliosis provides clear cues to start working with your back. Not lengthening our joints, but learning to lengthen the muscles. And becoming aware of which parts of your specific scoliosis pattern needs lengthening, activation and/or stabilization.
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In June I (and someone else) will have something for you. Stay tuned if you are interested in more specific guidance in Yoga for Scoliosis🙏
#mindbodygram #mindandbody #nourishyourself #wellnessjourney #scoliosis #scoliose #yogaforscoliosis #scolifam #scoliosissupport #scoliosisstrong #bentbutnotbroken #scoliyogi #scoliyogini #yogavoorscoliose #yogateacher

Hi 👋 from me on my walk. 🌿 Walks are great f

Hi 👋 from me on my walk.
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Walks are great for the nervous system 🌿 and a healthy nervous system means a healthy body and mind.
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Nature, fresh air are so important for our health. Also recent studies about the covid-19 virus show that closed off buildings/rooms carry the virus the best. And that going outside is not a risk in contracting the virus. Therefore, let's enjoy going for walks.
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And a lot of being inside and sitting still may cause back issues. So another reason to move yourself outside.
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When will you plan your next walk?
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#healthcoach #healthymindset #manifestyourlife #positiveintentions #raiseyourvibration #selfgrowth #youaremagic #powerofthemind #growthmindset #intuitiveliving #healthmatters #holistichealth #holisticliving #iamwellandgood #mindbodygram #mindandbody #nourishyourself #wellnessjourney #scoliosis #scoliose #yogaforscoliosis #scolifam #scoliosissupport #scoliosisstrong #bentbutnotbroken #scoliyogi #scoliyogini #yogavoorscoliose

Change is all around us. Whether we like it or not

Change is all around us. Whether we like it or not. It can feel like change is forced upon us or.. can there be an or?
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Yes, it can be possible to choose change. To step into transformation. This is usually not easy, I know. It can feel comfortable to not change. But this can make me feel stuck. And I like to grow. Get better, be better.
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Man, it is hard. But so worth it. Like taking care of my back used to be such a struggle. But now it is more integrated in my life in little daily habits. What used to feel like super big changes, I now hardly notice anymore.
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Yes, I have had anxiety lately. And I think this is, because a change is coming my way. And I want to not let my anxiety keep me stuck, but rather practice openess for all the new good things come my way. My healthier, thriving self.
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I envision myself being able to achieve and manifest everything that I want and deserve. Being able to take of myself, my loved ones and students is my highest goal.
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What do you envision for yourself? Are you stepping into change?
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#healthcoach #yogaforscoliosis #holistichealth #healingjourney #change #onlyconstantinlife #dailyhabits #bestself #spiritualgrowth #raiseyourvibration #abundance #quotestoliveby

The evolution of my back (pain) 🔥 The first pic

The evolution of my back (pain) 🔥
The first pic is summer 2019. I have healed my chronic pain and am learning to find strength and relaxation in my back. Learning to balance my life and my business.
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The second pic, is around 2017 I think. This is were I learned to rest. Learned to find resting poses that work for my back and soften my practice. Not having to do everything, but just taking care of myself.
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The third pic is around 2015-2016. I was doing a lot of strength work, while I was in pain. You can see that I have strong muscles and toning, but my back was far from balanced. I was working a lot with a Physiotherapist at that time. I thought I just needed to get strong. But the opposite was true. I needed to get to know my back and soften up a little bit.
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The last pic is beginning 2015. When I was in a lot of pain. I did a rehabilitation track at that time too. My nerves in my back where overstimulated, so I got a TENS to numb those nerves. Which only helped temporarily. At the time I had no clue how all of this struggle would end. But I did believe it would. I believed I was too young for all this BS and that I'd have a functional life ahead of me. How? Patience, curiosity, kindness to my body and one step at a time🙏
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Are you ready to get your body out of pain?
#ownyourlife #holistichealth #healthcoach #yogateacher #yogavoorscoliose #yogaforscoliosis #scoliosissupport #scoliosislife #scoliosis #scoliose #scoliosisawareness #scolifam #bentnotbroken #scoliosisstrong

Come join us May 1st 13:00 CET to talk about Yoga

Come join us May 1st 13:00 CET to talk about Yoga for Scoliosis and Yoga for Spinal Fusion🧘‍♀️
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👉Alex has a Spinal Fusion herself and is a yoga teacher specialized in Scoliosis.
👉Jana has Scoliosis herself and it also a yoga teacher specialized in Scoliosis.
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Over 5 years ago we met online through Instagram and saw each other grow into the Yoga for Scoliosis teachers we are today!
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Come join to learn more about us and our Yoga for Scoliosis journey on the gram 📷
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#yogaforscoliosis #scoliosissupport #yogateacher #scolifam #scoliyogi #bentnotbroken #iamstraightforward #scoliyoga #scoliyogini #spinalfusion #bentnotbroken #scoliosis #scoliosisawareness #scoliose

This is def the toughest pill to swallow in a heal

This is def the toughest pill to swallow in a healing journey 😓
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When I started my healing journey, I thought it would only get better. But there were some falls and struggles on the way. Sometimes even with more back pain. Which is to be expected when I started to explore my body and challenge it in new ways.
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Also my discipline and motivation got to some lows too. Sometimes I just wanted to give up and was so overwhelmed by the steps that I still needed to take. It it crazy to think how far I have come. If you have followed me for a while, then you know.
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So what helped me the most?
✅ being patient with my body
✅ stop forcing movement
✅ set myself up for success
✅ reminding myself to take one step at a time
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Through this process I made lots of mistakes. However, I have learned a lot too. I have gained the physical knowledge as a yoga teacher and the coaching skills as a health coach. And now I am ready to guide you in your process too.
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It will be a bumpy ride, but once you look back, you will be grateful you started the journey. Just like I do now. 🙏

#healthcoach #yogaforscoliosis #scoliosissupport #yogateacher #holistichealth #healingjourney

Swipe to see with veggie surprised me the most 🤣
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So happy with all the fruits and veggies again through @farmedtoday 👌 and I love the different veggies every week, so that I have diversity in my meals. Such an easy way to make different meals and sometimes to challenge myself with new foods, I have never prepared before.
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What is your favorite veggie or fruit? And which meal have you been enjoying lately?

#healthcoach #holistichealth #wellnessjourney #fruit #produce #vegetables #fruitandveggies

Ready to teach yoga for scoliosis again this week.

Ready to teach yoga for scoliosis again this week.🧘‍♀️
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Schedule
Tuesday 17:00 English
Woensdag 19:00 Dutch
Thursday 17:00 English
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Next week I am going to add some Dutch classes. Which day and time would work well for you?

My complete schedule is on my website. I also have some general yoga classes, if you don't have scoliosis. Or sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date. All the info in my bio.

Looking forward to see you in class🧘‍♀️
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#healthcoach #yogaforscoliosis #scoliosissupport #yogateacher #yogaschedule #yogaonlineclasses #scoliose #scoliyogi #scoliosislife #scoliosis

🤣 Been having some fun with #tiktok. Who else i

🤣 Been having some fun with #tiktok. Who else is addicted now?
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In my story I talk about finding fun things to do. This might feel strange right now, but is actually super important for my self-care. Tiktok dances is one way for me to challenge myself, move and have fun at the same time 👌
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Having fun helps you to forget the negativity around you, or maybe pain in your back. It also helps to create some happy hormones, which can help with your overall mood. Hormones don't only regulate how we feel, but also influence our muscles and how we feel affects our posture. Just think about how you sit when you are sad or feel down compared to when you feel happy and energetic. Your posture changes and becomes more upright and open.
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What are you doing to have some fun?
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#tiktokdance #funthings #holistichealth #healthcoach #yogateacher #macarena #canttouchthis

Insta live met @ilovemyback.nl 💛 Elke woensdag

Insta live met @ilovemyback.nl 💛 Elke woensdag gaan Charlotte en ik om 15:30 live 💬

Hoe gaan wij om met deze situatie en het zorgen voor onze rug? Dat delen we graag met jullie! Of misschien heb je vragen aan ons of over de stichting. Of misschien wil je zelf wat tips delen. Deel ze gerust al hieronder👌

Tune in op het account van @ilovemyback.nl vanmiddag 15:30 😎 See you there 💛

I always knew meditation would be helpful, but it

I always knew meditation would be helpful, but it took me some time to get the hang of it 🧘‍♀️
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Meditation has been a process for me. I think I first started in 2011 with meditating. Using guided meditation to take 20min to have some quiet time. Mostly just lying down and calming my nerves.
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In 2014 I started to deepen my yoga and meditation practice. Different meditation poses came my way, with which I was struggling a lot at the time. I was suffering from back pain and sitting up felt like a knife was stabbing me in my ribs.
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My Yoga for Scoliosis journey started in 2016. I learned how to support my back in lying and seated meditation poses. Even working on my curve while in meditation.
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Since I started teaching yoga, I taught a little bit of meditation. But this year teaching meditation is deepening. Especially because of the situation at the moment, I need it more and I want to share this with my students too. So in a weird way, thank you #covid19 for deepening my meditation practice and being able to share this with others 🙏
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Do you meditate? Is it helpful for you? Or are you looking for more meditation tools?
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#meditation #holistichealth #scoliosis #scoliose #scoliosissupport #yogateacher #healthcoach #meditationjourney #meditationpose #sukhasana

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