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Adelene
is registered
with Yoga Alliance RYT and British Wheel of Yoga (BWY).
She is a fully qualified Judith Lasater trained Relax &
RenewTM
Restorative Yoga Teacher, and also trained in Yoga for
Scoliosis with Elise Miller. Her recent years of
practice and teaching have been greatly inspired by her
teachers Donna Farhi, Judith Lasater, and the work of
Vanda Scaravelli as expressed by Catherine Annis.
Adelene's
teaching focuses on kinesthetic anatomy and healthy
alignment, with an emphasis on breath and spinal
integration within the body, promoting a harmonious
relationship with gravity. Having practice various
styles of yoga for the past 10 years, she integrates her
experiences in her teachings, and is particularly
interested in the therapeutic applications of yoga. She
approaches her own scoliosis with patience, learning
through practice and exploration, and this has
significantly improved her spinal health and general
well-being. Using an alternative, non-invasive
approach through this practice, many people with physical and
emotional challenges have discovered a new-found freedom
within themselves, especially for those with structural
challenges like scoliosis.
Yoga is a journey of
continuous liberating experiences, and that yoga heals
the inner world of our hearts. There is no destination
but the present moment that one is experiencing. Yoga is
for everyone. It is an absolute blessing to practice
yoga, and Adelene is glad
and grateful
that she started her journey, and has more to learn each
day.
Adelene currently teaches classes and workshops
throughout London and offers one-to-one sessions on Yoga
for Scoliosis and Restorative Yoga.
Testimonials
'Adelene's (Scoliosis)
introductory workshop is a powerful invitation to
learn more about what yoga can do for people with
scoliosis. It is the minimalism of the exercises - and
their simple use of gravity and stretching to alleviate
pain and tension - that really impresses.'
Madeleine Holt, journalist with scoliosis (Nov 09)
'I would highly recommend
the Yoga for Back Care class to anyone whose life
is affected by back pain. As someone with scoliosis I
have learnt so much about my body, how the pain is
caused and how just small changes to my posture and
daily routine can really reduce the discomfort I was
experiencing previously. I noticed an increase in my
energy levels and a more overall sense of wellbeing.
Adelene is extremely knowledgeable, inspirational and
very gentle in her teaching. Thank you.'
Anonymous, 27, Student
'I found the course (Yoga
for Back Care) with Adelene gave me great insight
into how to work with my body and its various aches and
pains. I have an over curved lower back and because of
this and my consistent use of computers I sometimes get
acute back and shoulder pain. The course gave me time to
explore in depth where my particular problem areas are.
By going slow and steady the emphasis was definitely on
gaining a quality personal experience and not about
forcing the body in anyway.
Since having taken Adelene's course I have become
mindful of my everyday movements and anytime a twinge
occurs I can ease it away by putting into practice some
very basic guidelines given by Adelene. I am a regular
yoga practitioner and I have found that my classes and
home practice have greatly benefited by remembering the
instructions given by Adelene in terms of opening and
maintaining length both in the spine and muscles.
Adelene's careful instruction and guidance have led me
to a better understanding of my body and so has
literally changed my life. I now sit, stand, walk, with
a better degree of ease and freedom. I cannot thank her
enough.
So thank you again Adelene, and good luck with your
future undertakings.'
Roberta Boyce, 36, Illustrator and Resources Officer
for Children with Visual Impairments
'I was diagnosed with
scoliosis at a very young age and have tried various
different therapies (physio, osteopathy etc) to help me
with the pain which I started to experience when I was a
teenager. During the few months I’ve been working with
Adelene I’ve learned so much about the way my spine
works and how yoga can help me to reduce the pain
through a much more long-term focused approach. Adelene
has given me the tools to help my own body and has
completely changed my attitude towards my scoliosis
which is now much more positive and confident. I find
her approach very inspiring and her teaching patient yet
always challenging.'
Christine Schulte, 28, Sales Manager
'I have practised yoga
for several years, but Adelene's approach offered me a
new perspective: a careful, subtle way of working with
my individual spine which I have subsequently
incorporated into my regular practice. Her own body
sensitivity - her ability to adjust her movements to her
curvature - is proof of the effectiveness of her method,
and gives her students a positive goal to aim for on
their yoga journey.'
Anonymous, 43, Receptionist
'I found this course
(Yoga for Scoliosis) to be an excellent insight into
scoliosis and how to approach doing yoga with scoliosis.
Adelene has a very thorough knowledge of the subject and
is knowledgeable and clear about her instructions in
class. I think everyone really appreciated her
sensitivity and expertise. I myself gained a good
understanding of how to teach yoga to someone with
scoliosis because Adelene not only took us through
various asana and pranayama but also explained well the
reasoning behind what we were doing and she always had
an appropriate modification for anyone who needed it.'
Amanda Owen, 47, Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist
'Adelene's Yoga for
Back Care Course was extremely beneficial and
enjoyable. The exercises were simple and beneficial -
and her way of explaining and demonstrating things, as
well as the individual attention and hands-on assistance
she was able to give as the group was small, made the
course enjoyable and a profound learning experience. As
someone who has scoliosis and suffers frequently from
back/shoulder pain - exacerbated by a desk job and the
lack of discipline to exercise regularly - I found the
course eased my pain and general discomfort, and has led
to definite improvements in my posture. The course has
enabled me to experience ways to manage and improve my
condition. With continued practice and sessions I am
sure I should see further improvement and benefits.'
Student on Yoga for Back Care Course (Jan 09)
'I have severe
scoliosis and have been practising yoga for 9 years.
My classes with Adelene have taught me a new level of
body awareness and increased my ability to instinctively
make the necessary adjustments within asanas. Beyond
this, I am slowly learning acceptance of my physical
body rather than trying to force it to be "normal",
something that Adelene's approach has very much
encouraged. As a result, Adelene's teaching has very
much changed my approach to yoga, leading to a more
fulfilling practice.'
Amy, aged 30
'I am very grateful to
you Adelene for designing a course specifically for
people with back problems. I have been put off
doing yoga for years because I had to sit out so much of
each class. It was wonderful to re-connect with yoga
through a very sensitive and knowledgeable teacher and
learn to enjoy yoga again. And the most important thing
is that my back is feeling the benefit – so that makes
me feel much better. A long way for me to go still but
now I feel I am on my way. Thank you Adelene.'
Sue Byrne, 60, Marketing Consultant
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