Yoga Workshops
for Hypermobility and Associated Conditions

This workshop is tailored to help yoga teachers accommodate students with symptomatic hypermobility and associated conditions like POTS, ME/CFS, and anxiety. It's also suitable for yoga students with hypermobility who want to adapt their own practice. The workshop will be running in York, Newcastle, and online.

Did you know that about 20% of people are hypermobile? This means you’re likely to encounter them in your yoga classes! Yet, there is a huge lack of education in the industry on accessible yoga for hypermobile students. I’m here to change that.

Hannah’s experience

“Jas made me feel heard in all subtle forms, working with me and my body closely in tending to my hypermobility - which I didn't even know I had till recently. The pace was amazing and I didn't even need to think about what to do because her instructions and guidance were so intuitive and easy to follow.”

  • What hypermobility is and it's common associated co-occuring conditions.

  • Movement, breath, and relaxation principles to integrate into your classes/ practice. These principles not only accommodate hypermobile folk, and folks with chronic illness but can also benefit everyone in class!

  • How to avoid common ways of practicing that can irritate the hypermobile body.

  • How to accommodate hypermobile folk in your Yoga classes (either for yourself if you're hypermobile, or for students if your a teacher)

  • A clearer understanding of how hypermobility can impact a person and the ways Yoga can support.

This workshop will teach you:

What is hypermobility?

Hypermobility and associated chronic health conditions are commonly seen in Yoga land where many hypermobile people flock to, and bendy-ness is often glorified but misunderstood. I want to raise awareness in this industry to help Yoga teachers and students expand their knowledge, prioritise access needs, and avoid injury.

Hypermobility is a condition that affects about 20% of the population, and you’re highly likely to encounter hypermobile people in your Yoga classes. 

Hypermobility refers to the ability of joints to move beyond a normal, or expected, range of motion. Some people may naturally have hypermobile joints without any issues at all! But for others, hypermobility can be associated with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD). Both EDS and HSD can come with a complex mix of co-occurring conditions, and a concoction of bothersome symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue, joint instability, GI issues, and autonomic dysfunction.

Upcoming workshops

Saturday 28 September

Shanti Bee Yoga Centre, Newcastle

2pm-4.30pm

£28 / £20 concessions

Saturday 2 November

2pm-4.30pm

£28 / £20 concessions

The Stables Yoga Centre, York

Monday 18 November

5pm-6.30pm

£20 / £15 concessions

Online

Roisin’s experience

“I really appreciated all the work and effort that went into providing the workshop. It was perfect, really informative! Highly tailored information to address the physical needs of people who are hypermobile, which is often overlooked. I learned the importance of not pushing oneself.”

Accessibility

This workshop is neurodiversity affirming and there will be the chance to state any access needs in the sign-up booking form.

I have a connective tissue condition called Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome so this workshop combines my personal lived experience with my professional experience specialising in teaching Yoga for hypermobility. I am also neurodivergent and manage other health conditions associated with my hypermobility so it’s really important to me to ensure my classes and workshops accommodate different needs. 

Reduced fee possible, if you face any financial barriers to access this workshop please get in touch to register at £20.

Self-Employed Yoga Teachers: Remember, you can list this workshop as a business expense!

Oi Mei’s experience

“I have several hidden disabilities so it was really important to me to find someone who understood these struggles. I’m grateful to have someone like Jas who can quickly change exercises whenever I’m in pain, and it allows me to feel like I’m in a safe and non-judgemental environment.”