What happens when we stop trying to "fix" our bodies and instead learn to negotiate our own terms of healing?

In this episode of This is Yoga Therapy, host Michele Lawrence sits down with legendary movement educator, physical therapist, and yoga therapist Sherry Brourman, PT, C-IAYT. With an astonishing 53 years of clinical experience, Sherry shares her profound evolution from the rigid, biomechanical silos of 1970s physical therapy into the compassionate, integrated world of modern pain science and yoga therapy.

Diving into her recent book, From Bodily Knowledge to Intuitive Movement: Where Physical Therapy, Yoga Therapy and Pain Science Meet, Sherry explains why our personal psycho-social stories shape how we move far more than simple biology. Together, Michele and Sherry discuss the myth of "perfect alignment," how moving by feel is an act of radical self-love, and why meeting clients exactly where they are already functioning well shifts the entire power dynamic of therapeutic care.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Sherry’s Website: SherryBrourman.com (Explore her gait clinics, continuing education, and private consultations)
• Featured Book: From Bodily Knowledge to Intuitive Movement: Where Physical Therapy, Yoga Therapy and Pain Science Meet by Sherry Brourman (Published by Singing Dragon)
• Sherry’s Classic Text: Walk Yourself Well (Hyperion)

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What happens when a legacy of "radical rest" meets the modern era of constant noise? In this episode of This is Yoga Therapy, Michele Lawrence sits down with Lizzie Lasater—Restorative Yoga teacher, architect by training, and a vital voice in the evolution of modern yoga.

As her mother, yoga pioneer Judith Hanson Lasater, prepares to retire at age 80, Lizzie reflects on the longevity of a teacher, the structural integrity of a healing practice, and why slowing down is actually an act of civil disobedience. We explore how restorative yoga serves as the "urgent medicine" our over-stimulated nervous systems need right now, and how the practice evolves to meet us across every season of life.

Whether you are a long-time student of the Lasater lineage or a yoga therapist looking for deeper insights into the "architecture of rest," this conversation offers a profound look at staying present in the silence.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• The Longevity of a Teacher: Lessons learned as Judith Hanson Lasater steps into a new season of life at age 80.
• The Architecture of Rest: How a background in design influences the "structural integrity" and building of a restorative practice.
• Rest as Civil Disobedience: Why being still is a radical, necessary act in an era of over-stimulation.
• Yoga Through the Ages: Trusting the practice to meet us even when our physical capacity shifts.
• The Silent Wisdom Body: How to teach students to listen to their inner guide when there is no movement to distract them.
• Holding Steady: The vital importance of a personal practice for yoga teachers and therapists.

Featured Guest: Lizzie Lasater

Lizzie Lasater is a Restorative Yoga teacher and architect who focuses on the intersection of design, stillness, and somatic healing. She produces digital courses, hosts international retreats, and writes a popular weekly newsletter exploring the deeper dimensions of yoga.

Resources & Links:

• Lizzie Lasater’s Website: lizzielasater.com
• Subscribe to 'Dispatches': Lizzie’s Weekly Newsletter

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Are you a brilliant yoga teacher or therapist who feels paralyzed when it comes to the business side of your practice? You’ve done the trainings, you have the heart, and you’re ready to reduce suffering—but the logistics of running a viable business feel like a separate, cold world.

In this episode, Michele sits down with Erin Alexander and Katie Pine, both graduates of Inner Peace Yoga Therapy and co-creators of the Sacred Success Mentorship. Together, they explore how to stop info-hoarding and start taking embodied action. We dive into why systems are actually an act of nervous system regulation, how to work with the energy of money ethically, and why community is a mandate for your professional success.

If you are ready to move from theory to a tangible, elevated offering, this conversation will show you that your business can be just as sacred as your practice.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• The Training Trap: Why we often seek more certifications as a shield against launching our work, and how to reclaim your inherent worth as a teacher.
• Systems as Self-Care: Katie Pine breaks down why organized structures are actually essential tools for therapist longevity and nervous system regulation.
• Defining Sacred Success: Moving beyond hustle culture to find a business model that honors your values and your unique dharma.
• Somatic vs. Logistic: A real-world look at hurdles like pricing and marketing, addressed through both an embodied lens (Erin) and a practical framework (Katie).
• The Energy of Money: How to stay grounded in your spiritual values while ensuring your business is financially sustainable.
• Finding Your Niche: Why trying to help everyone might be keeping you from helping the people who need you most.
• Community as a Mandate: The importance of the Soul Power Sangha and why we aren't meant to do this work in isolation.

Resources Mentioned:

• Sacred Success Mentorship: A 6-month journey to launch your elevated offering. [https://www.allsoulsyoga.com/business-mentorship.html]
• Soul Power Sangha: Community support for yoga therapists. [https://www.allsoulsyoga.com/virtual-classes.html]
• Inner Peace Yoga Therapy: 300 and 800-hour professional certifications. [https://innerpeaceyogatherapy.com/]

Connect with Our Guests:

• Erin Alexander: [https://www.allsoulsyoga.com/]
• Katie Pine: [https://www.reconnectionyogatherapy.com/]

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