Yoga for Scleroderma

Yoga for Scleroderma We offer a comprehensive program of yoga, breathwork & meditation to benefit those with Scleroderma. exponentially. These sessions are open to ALL.

Yoga for Scleroderma teaches the therapeutic benefits of yoga - to include postures (and variations), breath-work, and guided relaxations and meditations - for individuals who have Scleroderma. The journey began with an invitation to teach yoga during the Scleroderma Foundation’s 2002 National Conference in Las Vegas. Which lead to a full program and video content that applies the techniques of Yo

ga for the Special Child® - the Sonia Sumar Method to the symptoms of scleroderma. Since that time, the efforts and offerings have continued grow. When the COVID pandemic began in 2020, we were optimistic in the beginning that life would return to normal quickly. We hoped to be off globe-trotting again, doing what we love and supporting the Scleroderma community as we had in recent years attending in-person events and being physically present. That optimism was short-lived and we had to find new ways to connect and continue to offer our presence and support our mission. As a result, we host two weekly LIVE Zoom guided meditation sessions that we call “Wednesday Wind-Down” - a chance for individuals to join us for 15-30 minutes to take care of their physical and mental health in these challenging times. After all, stress management is a key factor to managing autoimmune conditions like Scleroderma. The audio only portion of these guided meditations sessions are recorded then turned into the podcast that we share each week via podcast AND YouTube platforms. This is our biggest outreach effort to date, and we couldn’t be more proud. This work has spawned other efforts like webinars and Zoom attendance at Support Groups - both in larger numbers than when we were mobile. Additionally, on our YouTube Channel we are now beginning to offer some of our videos with closed-captioning and translations into other languages – Hindi, Dutch, and Mandarin to start. While the world battled a pandemic, we found a blessing in disguise.

Next week! Our free monthly class with the National Scleroderma Foundation Upper Great Lakes Chapter is on Wednesday, S...
09/03/2025

Next week! Our free monthly class with the National Scleroderma Foundation Upper Great Lakes Chapter is on Wednesday, September 10, at 6:30pm ET, 5:30pm CT, 3:30pm PT. This month Shelley Van Pelt presents "Gentle Flowing Yoga with Shelley". Register at https://www.yogaforscleroderma.com/events

Looking for us? Sign up for our monthly newsletter, because we never know where Pat will be. Photos by Pat McMillan. ...
09/01/2025

Looking for us? Sign up for our monthly newsletter, because we never know where Pat will be. Photos by Pat McMillan. Sign up link on our webpage, link in bio.

Starts next week, so register now!
08/30/2025

Starts next week, so register now!

Meet your guide for this journey! 🧘‍♀️ Teressa is an experienced yoga instructor & scleroderma warrior who leads each class with care, patience, and adaptability. Whether you’re joining for Gentle Flow, Chair Yoga, or Stretch & Feel Good—you’ll be supported every step of the way.

✨ Let’s Gently Move Together | Sept 1 – Oct 9
Register now to save your spot! Classes start next week!

https://sclerodermabc.ca/support-and-assistance/virtual-yoga-for-scleroderma/

Now on our YouTube channel, Sundar's session on Breathing and Meditation from the National Scleroderma Foundation 2025 C...
08/30/2025

Now on our YouTube channel, Sundar's session on Breathing and Meditation from the National Scleroderma Foundation 2025 Conference. Brilliant as always! Look at our Scleroderma Foundation Events Playlist, or https://youtu.be/dXT_JQB-PXc?feature=shared. You can see more about Sundar and his work at www.pranascience.com

Starts next week! Register now! Virtual Yoga for SclerodermaTeressa is a Sclerod...
08/30/2025

Starts next week! Register now!
Virtual Yoga for Scleroderma
Teressa is a Scleroderma warrior, a certified yoga instructor (200hr) with specialization in Yoga for Scleroderma and Arthritis.
Join her for a guided Gentle Stretch and Feel Good (great for beginners), Chair, or Gentle Flow, see descriptions and items to have handy below. Her classes start with a guided breathing exercise. Then she will move gently from the top of your head to the bottom of your toes and finish with savasana.
These classes are for everyone! Teressa will give you different options throughout the class to help you find your own movement.
Daily stretching will help strengthen our muscles, help with range of motion to prevent, or slow down the loss of motion in our joints. Stretching our bodies will leave you feeling awake and centered for the day ahead.
To register, please email Teressa at pattess72@hotmail.ca These classes go for 5 weeks and then 2 weeks off.
After registering, a waiver will be sent to you for insurance purposes and a zoom link.
Upcoming Yoga Series: Let’s Gently Move Together
Stretch & Feel Good Yoga Mondays, Sept. 1st – Oct. 6th, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PT
Chair Yoga Tuesdays, Sept. 2nd – Oct. 7th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
Gentle Flow Yoga Thursdays, Sept. 4th – Oct. 9th, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PT

Our podcast has a new playlist: Scleroderma Life Hacks! What can we tell you that will make your life a little bit bett...
08/27/2025

Our podcast has a new playlist: Scleroderma Life Hacks! What can we tell you that will make your life a little bit better? Join Shelley Van Pelt for our first episode "GERD-Part 1".
Free download on our podcast channel: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1314106/episodes/17707688

08/24/2025

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