We are so excited to invite you to our first Yoga Medicine® Innovation Conference! This virtual conference will focus on innovative new techniques and research-informed approaches to yoga therapeutics, along with new adaptations of traditional practices for modern issues. Showcasing our experienced teachers and specialists (in healthcare, research and yoga), each presenter will share their research, experience and yoga techniques related to specific issues or demographics in their field of expertise.
We created this conference to bring a high level of expertise and knowledge in various fields to the yoga world from our experienced teachers, researchers, PhD’s and healthcare providers. Our purpose with this conference is to educate and inspire teachers around the globe with specialized therapeutic information they can use with their students right away.
Innovation Conference attendees are eligible for 20 hours of online education toward our 500-hour/1000-hour Yoga Medicine® certifications. Directly following the conference you will be invited to take an online exam to receive your certificate of completion and training hours.
Thursday, September 17, 10-11am (PST)
From Pain to Ease: An Integrative Approach to Fibromyalgia
By Monisha Bhanote, MD, FCAP
Fibromyalgia, the “invisible” disease, occurs in 2-8% of the general population worldwide, causing chronic widespread pain. Applying principles of integrative therapies including yoga, myofascial release and mediation is an adjunct to reducing pain and improving function in patients with fibromyalgia.