Ep. 73: Yoga for Scoliosis: Adapting Practice to Promote Strength, Stability, and Alignment with Christine Jaureguiberry

Welcome to Episode 73 of the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In this episode, host Debi Robinson is joined by Christine Jaureguiberry, a yoga teacher specializing in scoliosis, to discuss the relationship between scoliosis and hypermobility, and how to approach yoga practice with these conditions in mind. Christine shares her personal experience with scoliosis and how it led her to yoga. She emphasizes the importance of being proactive and finding ways to address physical conditions rather than relying solely on external fixes. The conversation delves into the specific areas of the spine affected by scoliosis and the compensatory effects it has on the entire body. Throughout the episode, Debi and Christine discuss the importance of understanding an individual's specific condition, maintaining proper alignment, and promoting confidence in engaging in yoga practices. They also highlight the release of Christine's book, "Yoga with Scoliosis," which is meant to empower individuals with scoliosis to make informed decisions in yoga classes and to practice confidently at home. Join Debi and Christine as they explore the intricacies of scoliosis, its impact on the body, and how to approach yoga practice with mindfulness and awareness. Key Takeaways: [2:42] Her journey [7:37] Figuring out your scoliosis [11:22] Body awareness [11:54] Diagnosing scoliosis and how it looks in a forward fold [15:51] Adult degenerative scoliosis [22:17] Functional verses structural [23:51] Where issues may be [27:52} Reacquainting yourself with your body [31:20] Convex and concave and your spine [41:21] Thoracic curvature 43:33] Schroth Therapy [53:13] Her book "Move with Scoliosis" Where to Find Guest: Website Her Book YouTube Instagram Memorable Quotes: " We cant just go to people to fix us, we have to show up for yourselves and be proactive." [5:20] - Debi "Yoga is a journey, its never an end or all of a sudden we have all the answers." [6:21] - Christine "Nobody is completely symmetrical, nobody has a perfect spine." [23:54] - Christine "You can only create as much balance as your body allows." [38:12] - Christine "When someone specializes in somethings its because it requires specialty." [49:20] - Debi "Straight spines are overrated in my opinion." [55:24] – Christine T o learn more about me and to stay connected, click on the links below: Instagram: @debirobinsonwellness Website: DebiRobinson.com Healthy Gut Healthy Bones Program