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Studies support that pain is directly related to the brain’s response to stress. When a perceived threat causes stress, it activates the brain’s fight or flight response. is response then sets off the inflammatory process, which exacerbates pain and overtime causes disease. Alleviating Pain with Yoga and Meditation Relaxation response is the opposite of the body’s stress response. Yoga and meditation activates the relaxation response, thus deactivating the stress response. With regular practice, there is the potential for alleviating pain. Stress and Trauma “Modern science and yoga agree: our present pain and suffering have their roots in our past pain, trauma, stress, loss, and illness.” Kelly McGonical, Yoga International One’s perception of threat is affected by any history of trauma. e stress response can be activated by perceived versus actual threat. Chronic pain may reflect a protective mind-body response that has become overprotective. Reprocessing or healing from trauma is made easier when a relaxation response is achieved, which can be facilitated by yoga. Risk for Addiction? ose with a history of trauma who are being prescribed medication for pain can be at-risk for addiction. e practice of yoga in conjunction with medication treatment can be a preventive measure implemented to avoid addiction. Certified & Experienced Teachers Classes will be co-taught by: Irene Bright Dumm Irene has been a yoga teacher on Martha’s Vineyard for several years, offering yoga all over the island. She completed her first teacher training in India in 2012, and went on to study with FLY Yoga School (2014) and Avatar Yoga School (2015), as well as teaching in Avatar’s 200-hour teacher training. Irene has studied under Megan Grennan here on Martha’s Vineyard, learning about both physical physiological therapeutics. She is currently working on her Masters of Science in Yoga erapy at Maryland University of Integrative Health, with a focus on chronic pain treatment, addiction recovery, and emotional health. Bringing all of this education together, Irene helps clients address particular needs in alleviating pain, and finding the healing that comes from within themselves. Kristine Leone, LICSW Kristine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). Most of Kristine’s experience prior to moving to Martha’s Vineyard was medical social work where she was frequently working with patients contending with chronic pain. Kristine is currently working as a Clinician at Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Island Counseling Center (ICC) with adults with mental health and addiction issues. e mind/ body approach including breath work and mindfulness practices are incorporated into sessions with Clients. Kristine completed her first 200 hour yoga certification program in Fall 2011 and graduated from Fly Yoga School in March 2016.
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Studies support that pain is directly related to the brain’s response to stress.
When a perceived threat causes stress, it activates the brain’s fight or flight response. This response then sets off the inflammatory process, which exacerbates pain and overtime causes disease.
Alleviating Pain with Yoga and Meditation
Relaxation response is the opposite of the body’s stress response. Yoga and meditation activates the relaxation response, thus deactivating the stress response.
With regular practice, there is the potential for alleviating pain.
Stress and Trauma
“Modern science and yoga agree: our present pain and suffering have their roots in our past pain, trauma, stress, loss, and illness.”
Kelly McGonical, Yoga International
One’s perception of threat is affected by any history of trauma. The stress response can be activated by perceived versus actual threat. Chronic pain may reflect a protective mind-body response that has become overprotective.
Reprocessing or healing from trauma is made easier when a relaxation response is achieved, which can be facilitated by yoga.
Risk for Addiction?
Those with a history of trauma who are being prescribed medication for pain can be at-risk for addiction.
The practice of yoga in conjunction with medication treatment can be a preventive measure implemented to avoid addiction.
Certified & Experienced TeachersClasses will be co-taught by:
Irene Bright DummIrene has been a yoga teacher on Martha’s Vineyard for several years, offering yoga all over the island. She completed her first teacher training in India in 2012, and went on to study with FLY Yoga School (2014) and Avatar Yoga School (2015), as well as teaching in Avatar’s 200-hour teacher training.
Irene has studied under Megan Grennan here on Martha’s Vineyard, learning about both physical physiological therapeutics. She is currently working on her Masters of Science in Yoga Therapy at Maryland University of Integrative Health, with a focus on chronic pain treatment, addiction recovery, and emotional health. Bringing all of this education together, Irene helps clients address particular needs in alleviating pain, and finding the healing that comes from within themselves.
Kristine Leone, LICSWKristine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). Most of Kristine’s experience prior to moving to Martha’s Vineyard was medical social work where she was frequently working with patients contending with chronic pain.
Kristine is currently working as a Clinician at Martha’s Vineyard Community Services Island Counseling Center (ICC) with adults with mental health and addiction issues. The mind/body approach including breath work and mindfulness practices are incorporated into sessions with Clients. Kristine completed her first 200 hour yoga certification program in Fall 2011 and graduated from Fly Yoga School in March 2016.
FREE 6-week programFirst session starts Friday, 10/21/16, 4-5pm
Classes will meet weekly
Do you experience chronic pain?
Are you taking or weaning o� pain medications?
Would you prefer to avoid taking pain medication?
To learn more or to sign up contact:Kristine Leone, LICSW
508-397-8433
Yoga for Pain Management
Th is 6-week program will combine the tools of yoga science (physical posturing, meditation and breathing techniques) with group discussion and a blend of yogic and Western psychotherapy to provide participants with relief from their chronic pain.
Classes will be held at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital in the ICU Waiting Room on the 2nd fl oor.
Benefi ts of Yoga and Meditation
Provides a sense of peace and balance
Reduces feelings of anxiety and anger
Reduces pain
Increases blood fl ow
Increases energy
Helps reverse heart disease
Helps control thoughts
Reduces stress
source: lovelifediy.com
