Auto-Immune

39 min • 17 november 2020

Explore auto-immune disorders, Lupus, Schogrins, and Rheumatoid arthritis with somatic and yogic practitioner Anna Gieselman. Anna has a deep understanding of the human body and with skillful sequencing and creative use of props, Anna teaches clients and students non-traditional ways to strengthen their joints, increase flexibility and move towards a more open and peaceful place in their bodies and mind.

In this episode, I share:

[1:51] Overview of what will be discussed
[2:40] How Anna discovered she had an auto-immune disease at 36 years old
[4:28] Trying to find different ways to heal
[4:46] A recovering massage therapist and how yoga was Anna’s intro into body awareness
[6:44] Lupus with a hint of Rheumatoid arthritis
[8:00] What Schogrins is and how auto-immune impacted Anna’s yoga practices and how she teaches
[10:34] What lupus is and the symptoms she feels from it
[13:28] From a vegetarian lifestyle to a carnivore diet
[21:19] A day in the life, eating with Anna
[24:54] Living with chronic pain
[25:53] Relationships and a decline in libido
[27:28] Did Anna’s central nervous system play a contributing factor in the development of lupus?
[31:57] Healing and her positive outlook in the world around her