Start Your Journey Today!
Is back pain keeping you from doing the things you love?
Are you completely exhausted and irritable from living with chronic pain?
Do you find yourself losing hope and relying more on “quick fixes” and medications?
Are you drawn to Yoga but not sure which poses are safe for your back?
TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR OWN HEALING
Learn to listen to what your body is asking for so that your practice can reflect exactly what you need in each moment. You’ll learn how to address discomfort as it arises, and become mindful of the postural habits that keep you locked in the pain cycle.
Your practice will look different on the days you’re feeling strong and energized versus when you are in pain, and it SHOULD!
In this series you will discover:
- Exactly how to SAFELY respond to pain as it arises, instead of shutting down or pushing through it.
- How to make dramatic improvement in your back health through the tools of yoga!
- Transformative breathing and meditation practices that are backcare specific.
- How energy imbalances associated with chronic pain and/or spinal asymmetry may be affecting your life!
- The conscious (and unconscious) blockages that hold us back from being able to release pain and move past it, for good.
- How to create (and honor) a dedicated practice space that will become your very own at-home sanctuary.
- Powerful self care tips and boundary-setting techniques that will deepen your commitment to your healing.
- Techniques and principles you can integrate into your own yoga teaching or physical therapy practice.
Whether you're brand new to Yoga and Meditation, or you’re looking to clarify/modify your practice (or even if you’re a yoga or movement teacher wanting to deepen your skill base!), The Home Practice Series is the perfect way to address your structural spinal issues safely, with clarity and compassion.
Pushing through pain is not working.
Isn’t it time to try something proven?
What Students Are Saying
“I’ve been partaking in Rachel’s at-home yoga program for a year, dedicating approximately 15–20 minutes every other night. Physically, I’m able to stand up straighter; my back has gained much-needed flexibility.
That flexibility has allowed my head/neck to move backwards to its proper resting place, more in line with my shoulders.
Because I’m more properly aligned, it is now much less work to hold that position and stand/sit straighter than it was previously. Anecdotally, quite a few people have asked if I’ve lost weight, and though I haven’t lost much, I attribute those reactions to me looking taller/slimmer due to my improved posture.”
— Ben Steger, New York, NY
More Stories from Students
"The Home Practice Series was way above my expectations. Thanks for adding all the awesome extra life lessons, the special Rachel flavor, weekly focus reminders, and cute loving nags. Each little life tip was VERY helpful and perfect! This is one of my top life changing experiences. I am recommending everyone I know to your program!" - Marie Karla, New York, NY
"I cannot tell you how life changing that was. I feel so empowered to create my own future and good health. So glad to be a part of your online class. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU"
-Jennifer Fehnel, State College, PA
I always felt like a victim of my spine, and even felt disdain for it. You have helped me move towards acceptance and improvement. And guess what - the horrible hand and wrist pain I had for almost a year is completely gone, along with chronic mid-back discomfort that I thought I simply had to accept!
-Lauren Maxwell, Ashville, NC
How It Works:
- A New Lecture and Practice Sequence will be released each week for five weeks.
- Join our private Facebook community to share your experiences, celebrations and challenges as they arise. You may post questions for Rachel and receive guidance throughout your yearly membership. Previously recorded Facebook Live sessions remain available in the private group as an additional resource.
You can absolutely take this course at your own pace. Many students remain on Module 1 while addressing their back discomfort, and then move on to the next Module as they feel ready.
What You'll Need...
- Two matching Yoga Blocks 4" x 6". These can be foam or cork blocks. If you have any bone sensitivity issues (osteoporosis, osteopenia etc..), you'll be more comfortable with the lighter foam blocks.
- A Quick-Release Yoga Strap: Get whichever color you like, but it needs to be THIS belt. It is safe for weight-bearing.
- A Journal
- A yoga mat
- A sturdy chair
- Blankets/towels you can fold to adjust your poses as needed.
Clarify your practice and see the difference for yourself
“Rachel Jesien, you’re a miracle worker! My grandma has awesome posture and such a positive outlook thanks to your help. This photo is worth a thousand words. Before fall 2014, after summer 2015! Thank you!”
— Heather O’Hara
A Note from Rachel:
I've put my heart and soul into creating this series for my students who are ready to reach new depths in their practice. My biggest transformation happened when I took the work I was doing in class, home with me. I started to understand the root causes of my chronic pain and began to develop a felt sense of my asymmetry, which changed everything. I can help you learn how to listen to what your body/mind is asking you for. With a heightened awareness, you can create and maintain balance in your life, both internally and externally.
Please note: This group program is best suited for able-bodied students who feel confident learning in an online group setting. If you have a spinal fusion, osteoporosis or are not sure about which option is right for you, please let us know and we can direct you to the correct series. If you are a senior, brand new to yoga and considering joining the series, please reach out to info@mysacredspine.com first, so we can see if this is indeed the best place for you to start!
Your Guide:
RACHEL JESIEN is a therapeutic yoga teacher and specialist in Yoga for Backcare & Scoliosis. During her professional dance career, debilitating pain related to a 45-degree scoliotic curvature brought her movement practice—and the career she had worked toward—to a halt.
Her pain became a catalyst for years of specialized study, dedicated personal practice, and a deeper understanding of the relationship between structural alignment, the nervous system, and the energy field. As Rachel learned to sense and respond to her own asymmetry, she developed a more compassionate and sustainable relationship with her body. Her curve has also dramatically decreased over the years.
Today, Rachel helps students build safe, individualized yoga practices that support their unique spines. As Seeress, Celtic Shamanic Priestess, and Yogini, she approaches healing as a relationship between body, mind, spirit, and the living Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course begins as soon as you enroll. You’ll receive the five-week series gradually and can move through it at your own pace throughout your yearly membership. Because the course is streamed rather than downloaded, access remains active while your yearly membership is current.
How long do I have access to the course?
You will have streaming access on all devices for 1 year. This is not a downloadable course. Your membership will automatically renew each year on your enrollment date. If you do not wish to continue in the course after your first year, you must manually cancel your enrollment within your teachable account before your annual renewal date.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 7 days and we will give you a full refund.