After spending years in pain and feeling like I was living in somebody else's body, I found myself diagnosed with Lipoedema in late 2022. No matter what exercise I did, what I ate, what I did or didn't do - my legs, and later on my arms, were painful, felt heavy, hurt to touch and were bigger than the rest of my body.
Though I had an answer for the weird collection of symptoms I'd been soldiering through for over a decade, navigating diagnosis and treatment was overwhelming.
Parallel to learning about and treating this chronic condition, I have always had my yoga practice to lean on. No matter the turbulence I'm feeling, I always have something I can turn to, not only to help combat my physical symptoms, but to help manage the stress and grief that come alongside diagnosis. Knowing I can practice and find refuge while benefiting my body and mind has been a comfort I rely on often, alongside my partner and the lipoedema community.
As an experienced yoga instructor of 7 years, whose classes are informed by functional anatomy and training in remedial massage, I have used yoga, alongside conservative treatment, to help manage my diagnosis. My pain levels are way down, and I haven't seen any progression since. I hope I can share with others some of the peace and the support that yoga has provided me.
I've created a 7 class bundle to help support others living with lipoedema. Included are practices to suit a range of bodies, with 3x classes able to be done in a chair and 2x laying down. These classes centre around encouraging lymphatic drainage, promoting relaxation, and practicing self-acceptance.
This bundle is a one off payment of $19 AUD for lifetime access.
With love,
Emilie ♡
Yoga for Lipedema
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