Pain Care Yoga Collective

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The Pain Care Yoga Collective is dedicated to helping people with persistent pain discover yoga therapy and adapt it to their individual needs. We create a safe and comfortable environment with personalized programs tailored to the student's capabilities. We believe that understanding your body, mind and supporting yourself with yoga practices is a great way to live well with persistent pain.

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What is Yoga Therapy?

Yoga therapy offers a holistic approach to wellbeing, combining science-driven insights and yoga-based practices. Tailored to each individual, it promotes psychological and spiritual growth, supporting those facing physical and mental challenges to live a healthier, happier life.

Who are the Pain Care Yoga Collective?

Helena Spears

My name is Helena (he-leena). I am honored to live and work on the unceded traditional territory of the K'omox first nation, the traditional keepers of this land. I have been learning and teaching yoga since 2017. I have obtained my 200hr yoga teaching certificate from The Red Door Yoga studio. I am currently enrolled in the Yoga Therapist training at the Ajna Yoga School, and I am working on my final practicum hours. I have a passion for integrating pain science, yoga philosophy and movement into my classes. I love to be in nature and often create art inspired by nature. I live with my wonderful husband, dog and cat.

Lisa Woolman

Lisa is passionate about the intersection of traditional yoga and modern science. She aims to

yoga tools to folks who may otherwise experience barriers to accessing yoga. As a yoga therapist in training, her focus is on pain care, mental health and trauma informed approaches. Lisa has

certification in a broad range of yoga styles as well as certification as an Ayurvedic consultant.

Classes provide choices and are accessible for beginners and experienced yoga practioners

Testimonials

"Being disabled and in chronic pain for the past 20+ years I have spent countless hours trying to find relief. Nothing had any effect until I walked into Helena's class feeling foolish but that didn't last. Since then, I have had the privilege of belonging in her classes both public and private. She has taught me how to find a sense of peace within myself which in turn has given me the ability to move more freely. Her guidance has been a gift I never expected but I am so very grateful and I thank her daily through practicing and learning. "

-Eileen Lytle

"I have been participating in Helena’s Pain Care Yoga Practice for over 2 years. She is a gentle knowledgeable active practitioner. Helena shares Pain science information as a part of her Chair Yoga practice which I find very useful. I have experience a pain reduction of up to 50% at times when my pain is at its worst when I participate in Helena’s practice which I find completely amazing as it is more effective than medication. Helena makes her practice completely accessible by adapting it to individuals needs yet providing a cohesive group experience. I was skeptical of the benefits of yoga before Helena’s Pain Care Yoga, now I would whole heartedly encourage anyone experiencing chronic pain to join Helena and see just what she has to offer"

-Toni

"I am so appreciative of Helena’s teaching and expertise! Her teaching style is knowledgeable, gentle, and effective. I trust her to not push me too far, and really appreciate her breath and meditation practices. Plus I feel great after our sessions - physically and mentally. Thank you Helena!"

-Emily Grantz