Scoliosis Wellness
A fresh look at living well with a curvy spine…from someone who does.
Picking up where the medical world leaves off, your scoliosis wellness journey starts here:
education about your unique curve pattern and how to address it
a connection to the energy that strengthens physical and mental health
scoliosis-specific yoga and breathwork
knowledge that helps you live and move with confidence and ease
a place where you are understood by someone who shares your condition.
Scoliosis is a lifelong journey of tending a specialty spine. When treatment ends, the work of building a trusting relationship with your body begins. In my nearly 50 years of living with scoliosis, I’ve learned how the body-mind-breath connection is most effectively established, creating lasting support for the journey. That support is where we begin on your scoliosis wellness journey. Welcome!
Interested in a Scoliosis Wellness Retreat?
After the shock, the journey begins.
Scoliosis is not a condition we would choose for ourselves or our loved one. Yet here it is, ours to navigate.
Your diagnosis may have been the first time you gave thought to scoliosis. You might understand your spine has curved off to the side, but not know what to do about it. You may have forgotten about your scoliosis for decades, or just discovered it from pain. It is normal to feel helpless, alone, and isolated, concerned about what this means for your future, or the future of your child. But your journey does not need to stop there.
Despite what some advertisers claim, you cannot “fix” structural scoliosis. You can, however, choose to step toward scoliosis in ways that will help you thrive physically and mentally. You can learn to move, breathe, and attend to your wellbeing to support your curve, no matter your stage or age.
If we haven’t met before, welcome. My name is Theresa Shay. As a TriYoga® teacher for 30+ years, a Certified Yoga for Scoliosis Trainer, and someone with scoliosis since age 10, I am passionate about sharing yoga that is appropriate for scoliosis.
I help you embrace the invitation that scoliosis presents and move through life with ease and confidence.
Doretta D., after one private session:
I have never felt more balanced.
Download the FREE guide
Intro to Scoliosis Wellness
This free PDF leads you through five short, safe, and effective practices for any body and every curve. I also share my journey with you. Meet scoliosis from a whole new perspective. Find out what you can do to feel empowered and free in a body with a specialty spine.
The Scoliosis Wellness Journey is a unique five-fold approach to scoliosis combining the wisdom of TriYoga and the principles of Yoga for Scoliosis.
This journey brings you to a place of centered balance and teaches you how to access deep inner strength. As you progress, you learn how to support your curve’s unique pattern, build core and back strength, and discover you that you can live well with scoliosis.
Your Scoliosis Wellness Journey includes:
The best actions you can take to support your spine
Overview of scoliosis & basic spinal anatomy
Effects of asymmetry on body and mind
Addressing the progressive nature of scoliosis
Why understanding your curve from the inside matters
“Let Scoliosis Curves Dazzle” - a guide for strengthening your spine and releasing habitual patterns
Education that enhances your treatment plan and broadens your options
Instruction in padding concavities, breathwork specific to your curve, relaxation, and focus
TriYoga Therapeutics for Scoliosis
Inspiration from my decades of addressing scoliosis from the inside out
An approach that works for bodies of all ages and stages of life
A supportive community of people living with scoliosis
Benefits of the journey
Reduced pain, increased energy
Improved body confidence and mental wellbeing
Greater ease in daily life
An optimally functioning spine that stands strong and tall
A solid foundation for TriYoga Therapeutics for Scoliosis classes
Understanding of how to keep your back safe at non-scoliosis-specific movement classes
Capacity to contribute actively to your scoliosis treatment
More connection, less isolation
Transformation and empowerment, no matter what curve life throws your way
The Scoliosis Wellness Journey is for you if:
You are gathering resources following a recent scoliosis diagnosis
You are exploring options for scoliosis treatment
You want to know what type of movements to avoid with scoliosis
You want to learn scoliosis-specific exercises that are safe and effective
Scoliosis never bothered you before, but you’re starting to notice changes
You want to relieve scoliosis pain and/or remain pain-free
You’ve been told to watch and wait to see if your curve progresses and you’d like to be proactive
You are considering spinal fusion or have had a spinal fusion and want to support your body
You seek support communities for scoliosis
A journey is taken one step at a time.
This action is your first step toward transformation.
Maggie H. after 4 months of study:
I think about my scoliosis in a totally different way now. It is something that I live with every day, of course, but it is also something that I can work with and change as I have learned to care for myself and all of my curves. I have no doubt that this method will help me continue to live an active life.
The Scoliosis Suite
Intro to Scoliosis Wellness
Meet scoliosis from a whole new perspective and learn five simple exercises that support every curve type. Free 29-page booklet.
Scoliosis Wellness Video Bundle
Support your Scoliosis Wellness Journey with videos guiding the five practices presented in the Intro to Scoliosis Wellness guide. Enjoy three bonus videos including “Discovering Scoliosis” and “Scoliosis Literacy.”
Scoliosis Mentoring
Step toward your scoliosis with more support than you’ve ever had, and let the transformation begin. This program is individualized, focused, and flexible - built around your unique body, experience, needs, and timeline.
Private Sessions
Work with me 1:1 for personalized guidance. Sessions are available online or in person in Spring Mills, Pennsylvania, near State College and Penn State University.
Flow: The Membership
Join the general TriYoga of Central Pennsylvania community for online yoga with our monthly membership. This membership offers general yoga classes and meditation.
Retreats & Immersions
Support your Scoliosis Wellness Journey with in-person, multi-day programs. Foundations of Scoliosis Wellness empowers your next steps. Retreats connect you to others who share your condition.