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06/20/2024

✨A Thursday tool✨

I am continuing with a scoliosis theme this week!⚕️

Propping is a game changer for scoliosis.

Placing a rice bag or rolled face cloth under your curve(s) helps to level out your trunk. This positions it into a neutral position.

I recommend propping for any exercise that is done lying on your back.

If you desire rice bags of your own, check out the link in my bio for my website to purchase!

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Did you try this?!🤩

I would love to hear how this tool supports you on your wellness journey. 👇🏼🤍

06/18/2024

✨A holistic approach to scoliosis✨

I became a fully certified Schroth therapist in 2017.

During that time, I dove into the deep end, absorbing as much as I could about scoliosis and the spine.

And in all of that, I learned very little as to how to support the emotions that often accompany this discovery.

The best practice support for scoliosis is ✨The Schroth Method✨.

A method involving spinal traction, breathwork and specific muscle activation as a way to stabilize the spine in a more neutral position.

Yet, this method does not support the emotions that often occur for the individual and their support system.

My approach to the treatment of scoliosis has evolved greatly since it began.

In addition to offering support for the physical body with The Schroth Method and curve specific bodywork, I now integrate in various holistic practices to honour one’s emotions.

✨Emotions impact the physical body.✨

And my approach to offering support for an individual is much more then just their physical body.

I now approach scoliosis through the lens of embodiment.

Integrating in Conscious Connected Breathwork, mindfulness practices and various tools and techniques to meet an individual where they need it most on their wellness journey.

These sessions are customized for each person based on their unique spine, how they are feeling, their intentions, how they desire to feel and what they desire to do in their life.

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✨Have questions?✨

I welcome them. Reach out and we can chat! 🤍

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06/17/2024

✨Scoliosis Awareness✨

I have supported countless people navigating their unique journey with scoliosis.

✨Have you ever been told that you have a curve in your back?

✨Perhaps you have noticed one shoulder sits higher than the other.

✨Or that your pants sit differently on your hips.

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Scoliosis impacts the spine, starting with one single vertebrae.

As the vertebrae begins to grown in a wedged shape, it begins to impact the spinal segments above and below.
As a result, the spine begins to rotate.

There can be one, two or even three curves present.

And it is likely more common than you think.

✨It impacts approximately 2-3% of the population.✨

Often times scoliosis is discovered in children and teens. Yet, I have worked with numerous adults who are diagnosed later in life.

And the good news is that there is something that can be done to change how you feel even when you are done growing!

Just because you are navigating scoliosis it does not mean you are destined for life of discomfort!

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A diagnosis involves a few things:

⚕️A positive Adam’s Forwards Bent test: bending forward with ones hands and feet together while observing the symmetry in the back and pelvis from behind.

⚕️A scoliometer reading of 5 degrees or more. A scoliometer (swipe to see!) measures how much rotation is present in the spine. More than 5 degrees is considered positive for scoliosis.

⚕️A full spine x-ray with a Cobb angle (the size of the curve) greater than 10 degrees.

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If you are curious if you have scoliosis, the assessment is simple and accurate. It can be done in person or online.

And, I do not recommend and x-ray for everyone.

If you desire an assessment or support navigating this discovery, I would be honoured.🙏🏼

Let’s chat!🤍

✨An Exploratory Video call can be booked through the links in my bio.✨

06/12/2024

I spent most of my life not embodied.

My mind was over active, my body was tired from over training and hard work was my glorified lifestyle.

And I am grateful.

My journey to embodiment brought me here.🦋

✨Hello, my name is Raya.✨

I am the creator of Drift and Align.

I am a holistic practitioner, blending my Physiotherapy modalities and knowledge with holistic techniques, tools and wisdom.

My career began as a conventional physiotherapist, spending the majority of that time focused on the treatment of scoliosis and other spine conditions as a Schroth practitioner. And I LOVED it.

Yet, during that time it became clear to me that when the focus is only on the physical body all aspects of wellness are not being considered.

Then breathwork found me. It opened the door to a new lens in which I viewed disfunction in the body and SO much more.

My life began to transform in unexpected ways with my deep dive into becoming a breathwork facilitator.

And I began to experience and witness how lasting changes occur when we step out of the conventional model of care into the transformational space of wellness.

When the root of the disfunction is cleared from the body, magic happens.

I have a deep love for supporting others as they find their way home to themselves.

One way I do this is by creating a transformational space, one that is held in love, for those who desire to learn more and connect deeper with all aspects of themselves - mind, body and spirit.

I also love hosting breathwork ceremonies, integrating in my priestess learnings, as a way to share wisdom in community and transform together.🌹

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Have you worked with various practitioners and your discomfort returns or your injury is still present?

Are you navigating scoliosis?

Is your mind is over active, your back sore, your self talk negative or are you are simply curious about my Embodiment method?

If this resonates with you, I invite you to reach out to begin your wellness journey together.🦋

I offer Embodiment and Schroth session in North Vancouver and online.

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04/19/2024

✨Combining and Re-aligning✨

More changes here at Drift and Align.

I am merging this account to my once personal account .

has become a space to share my work, tools, techniques, upcoming workshops/ceremonies and more.

I would love to have you follow along there.

You can also follow my work by subscribing to my newsletter (link in bio). A place where updates, upcoming workshops and ceremonies and more are shared. ✨

This account will be fully closing at the end of the month.

And thank you for being here. 🤍

09/01/2023

✨September Offerings✨
And just like that, it’s September!
This month I will be offering a couple of community events in addition to individualized support. 🤗
A VIRTUAL Breathwork Circle
The details -
🌹Thursday, September 21st
🌹6:45PM-8:00PM
🌹Sliding Scale Investment - $40-$60
✨We will be gathering on Zoom.✨
I will be sharing wisdom on a topic, we will set intentions, intentionally connect to our bodies through self massage, movement and journey together with Conscious Connected Breathwork.
🍃Embodied🍃
An in-person community breathwork circle, co-created with Aria .
The details -
🍃Saturday, September 30th
🍃5:00PM-7:30PM
🍃$84
🍃The Meadow, North Vancouverhealing.meadow
We will be highlighting the connection between our emotions & our physical bodies. Teaching self massage techniques to support you in releasing stored emotion to restore movement & the flow of energy. There will also be connection practices, intention setting & Conscious Connected Breathwork.
Tea & fruit will be shared.
✨Registration links are in my bio.✨
Everyone is welcome.🤍
DM me with questions!

08/09/2023

✨Your body remembers.✨
It remembers everything.
Every injury sustained, every emotion unfelt, every wound…your body tells a story.
When an injury goes untreated or and emotion goes unfelt, it can impact our physical function and how we feel.
Initially, this concept led to feelings of overwhelm for me.😅
As if no matter what I do, will there always be something causing dis-ease in my body?
I don’t think so.
I gave myself permission to re-frame this concept.
Instead, I look at my body, what I’m experiencing and what I have experienced with a sense of curiosity.
How can I listen to my body to deepen my connection with myself and feel more alive!?
When we are experiencing physical or emotional discomfort or dis-ease in the body, it can feel overwhelming to navigate on our own.
I believe we all benefit from support.
Even those that offer support, desire support, including me! 🙋🏼‍♀️
Regular massage, acupuncture and breathwork support me in discovering any areas I am out of alignment (physically and emotionally), so that I feel energized, discomfort-free and aligned.
This enables me to live my life how I desire, doing what I love most and feeling joyful as I do so!
If you are experiencing physical discomfort, a physical injury, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, etc., your body is communicating something to you.
Curious to learn more what story your body is telling you?
I’m here for you. 🤍
Offering support through physical assessment, hands on techniques, intentional movement, Conscious Connected Breathwork, frequency medicine and more.
New to my offerings?
I offer a complimentary 30-minute Exploratory Call to connect and share. *Link in bio.*
What’s possible when we “Lean into discomfort.” - Dr. Brene Brown
Some of my NVan support -
✨RMT & much more: Aria healing.meadow

✨Energy worker & more: Robyn

✨Acupuncturist: Mai
(DM me for details)
✨Physiotherapist: Marilou

So grateful 🫶🏼

06/03/2023

🍃Embodied🍃
I’m filled with SO much joy as I share about Aria & I’s first co-creation at The Meadow!
We are offering a community breathwork circle.
The details -
✨Saturday, June 24th
✨5:00PM-7:00PM
✨$80 + GST
✨444 Evergreen Place, North Vancouver
This circle is open to everyone.🤍
We will be highlighting the connection between our emotions & our physical bodies. Teaching self massage techniques to support you in releasing stored emotion from your tissues to restore movement & the flow of energy. There will also be connection practices, intention setting & Conscious Connected Breathwork.
Tea & fruit will be shared.
✨DM me to register.✨
An e-transfer is requested to reserve your spot. Space is limited to 10.
🍃What is The Meadow?🍃
The Meadow is Aria & her partner Donavin’s home & healing space. They have lovingly opened it up to community as a place to go inwards, to find stillness from within & to expand your inner landscape.
The Meadow is a safe, calm, healing space located in Upper Lonsdale in North Vancouver.
Their intention for this space, is to create a sacred container that feels like a breath of fresh air, where you can be held by the heart of the elements within you.
Air - your breath
Earth - your inner connection
Water - your emotions
Fire - your spirit
In addition to community breathwork circles, The Meadow offers magical sound baths by Donavin , RMT & more by Aria & The Schroth Method, breathwork & more by me, Raya .
1:1 sessions can be booked on-line (link also in bio).
I am truly honoured to hold space here & to be a part of this expanding community.

04/28/2023

✨Embracing your Bliss✨
I am excited to be offering my first co-created day retreat with Robyn .
What an adventure we both have been on since leaving Vancouver in November!
Our time away has been the most expansive, uncomfortable, pleasurable, joyful, & beautiful adventure I have yet to experience.
We quickly realized during our travels that the tools we so easily put into practice in the comfort of our own homes would be challenged in our new, unpredictable & frequently changing environments.
There were times when I felt SO ungrounded, unsure & unstable.
When I felt shaken, I would keep coming back to my tools.
The more I allowed myself to feel my discomfort, to express my feelings & to ground back into the present moment the more I uncovered & expanded my capacity for joy, pleasure & BLISS!
Robyn & I are excited to gather with you to share our travel experiences & the tools that kept us grounded in the present moment & living in BLISS.
The Details -
✨Sunday, May 28th
✨10:00AM to 3:00PM
✨Kahlena Movement Studio, North Vancouver
✨Investment - $222
Robyn and I will be sharing tools to support you in grounding, honouring your energetic boundaries, embodiment practices, Conscious Connected Breathwork (the Breathwave technique), energy clearing techniques & much more.
🥕Light refreshments will be served.
This event is open to everyone.
If you know anyone who you think may be interested in taking part, please do share.
Space is limited. 🙏🏼
Please reach out to me with any questions.
We are looking forward to gathering with you soon.
✨Registration is through Eventbrite - link in bio.✨

04/04/2023

✨Join us on Saturday!✨
This VIRTUAL Movement & Mindfulness session for those with scoliosis, Scheuermann’s Kyphosis & postural asymmetries.
The intention is to come together in community & connect through intention setting, Schroth-based movement routines, mindfulness practices & more.
Here are the details for this month’s session:
✨Saturday, April 8th
✨10AM PST
✨90-Minutes
Minimum donation of $50
DM me to join us. 💛
Registration prior is requested.
e-transfer & PayPal payment options available.

02/12/2023

✨Let’s MOVE✨
I am excited to be launching a monthly VIRTUAL movement & mindfulness session for the Drift & Align community!
The intention is to come together in community & honour all aspects of our wellbeing through intention setting, Schroth-based movement routines, mindfulness practices & more.
Here are the details for this month’s session:
✨Saturday, February 25th
✨10AM PST / 1PM ET
✨90-Minutes
Minimum donation of $50
DM me to join us!
Registration prior is requested.
All are welcome. 💛
e-transfer & PayPal payment options available.

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444 Evergreen Place
North Vancouver, BC

Opening Hours

Tuesday	2:30pm - 7:30pm
Thursday	2:30am - 7:30pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+17789684276

Website

http://driftandalign.com/

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