frequently asked questions
1. What is JOGA?
JOGA is a three dimensional neuromuscular movement system that bridges the breathing and relaxation from a traditional yoga practice with the biomechanics of sport. JOGA is an alternative conditioning program that augments a traditional strength and conditioning program while considering the complete environment of an athletic mind and body.
2. How is JOGA different than yoga?
A traditional yoga practice is designed for a very flexible body. Many athletes and Every Day Humans are unable to get into certain yoga postures and cannot hold the long poses. The uniqueness of the JOGA program compared to a regular yoga program can be seen in the patterns of movement rather than long static holds making it a functional yoga program combining movements we use in every day athletic endeavors.
3. What can I expect from a Joga session?
All JOGA sessions focus on three main components:
1. POSTURES
1. POSTURES
- Postures are designed to incorporate power and flexibility while challenging balance and core strength. They focus on building joint stability and mobility.
- Breathing techniques are used to coordinate breath with movement as well as increase range of motion and unison of mind and body.
- Specialized breathing exercises are included to balance the left and right side of the brain (balancing sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems) and to elicit a calm state of mind.
- Restorative positions are used to encourage muscles, connective tissue and joints to release, which ultimately increases range of motion and longevity.
- Specific relaxation tools are used to encourage the mind to remain calm and nonreactive while the body is being challenged physically.
4. What does the JOGA PROGRAMMING look like?
Our sessions may focus on one of these coaching segments or a combination to suit the specific sport and the athletes and or individuals.
FOUNDATIONS – Strength, stability and mobility—foundational pieces of our programming.
SEGMENT 1 - The Firestarter segment builds more power, range of motion, and mind body coordination by focusing on the breath, the deep stabilizing muscles and the core.
SEGMENT 2 - The Danger Zone segment focuses on increased mobility, stability and strength of the external rotators of the shoulder and hip.
SEGMENT 3 - Weakest Links focuses on how to access core strength and use it to find overall balance. It builds on previous segments by focusing on development of joint stability and mobility by creating balance between the two.
SEGMENT 4 - Silent Victories focuses on ‘benchmark postures’ used to measure increased flexibility and range of motion.
REGEN is a dynamic stretch session intended to restore overused and taxed muscles.
FOUNDATIONS – Strength, stability and mobility—foundational pieces of our programming.
SEGMENT 1 - The Firestarter segment builds more power, range of motion, and mind body coordination by focusing on the breath, the deep stabilizing muscles and the core.
SEGMENT 2 - The Danger Zone segment focuses on increased mobility, stability and strength of the external rotators of the shoulder and hip.
SEGMENT 3 - Weakest Links focuses on how to access core strength and use it to find overall balance. It builds on previous segments by focusing on development of joint stability and mobility by creating balance between the two.
SEGMENT 4 - Silent Victories focuses on ‘benchmark postures’ used to measure increased flexibility and range of motion.
REGEN is a dynamic stretch session intended to restore overused and taxed muscles.
5. Can I attend a free class?
Unfortunately I am unable to take on unpaid projects at the moment but I have been known to barter and trade services. :D
6. I just want to try one session…
In my experience, you benefit more from UNDERSTANDING what is happening in a session and the 5-Week Ignition Series sets you up for success so we understand how breath, mobility and stability are tied together in everything we do.
7. Why are online virtual sessions the same price as in person sessions?
My education and expertise does not change dependent on the platform of delivery.
8. Who and what are the EDH?
The EDH or EVERYDAY HUMAN is the term I give to everyone who takes part in our trainings but maybe doesn’t consider themselves a competitive athlete. So many of the EDH compete in something else, it’s called life!
9. What does a mobility session look like?
Your will need a yoga mat or towel and an area where you can stand, sit or lay down. Your instructor will teach foundational information, ask questions, and take the participant through a series of mobility exercises and/or flows incorporating the areas previously worked on.
10. What does a breathwork session look like?
An instructor will teach foundational information, ask questions, and take the participant through a series of breathing practices or exercises. Breathing exercises may be performed seated or laying down, and designed for your particular need.
11. What do I need to bring to a session?
A mat and comfortable athletic type clothing and water. Sometimes you may be asked to grab a towel
or broomstick for mobility work.
or broomstick for mobility work.
12. How to set up for an online virtual session?
Become familiar with the Zoom platform. Best results will happen if you download Zoom onto your COMPUTER and create an account. You can then just click the link provided and you’ll be taken directly to the meeting room.
Please enter the meeting room 10 minutes early to get yourself set up. I will be in there to assist with set up.
Please position your camera/computer approximately 3 to 4 feet off the ground so that I can see your whole body laying on your mat as well as in a standing position. A box or a piece of furniture works well. I will try to coach you to the best of my abilities by what I see, just like in a real in-person session.
Whether you are using a phone or laptop, please make your ‘personal link name’ your actual name so I can coach as best as possible.
For those concerned about what they look like, I will be pinning my screen so mine stays the centre image...and no one cares what you’re doing, they are too busy thinking about what they are doing :)
Please enter the meeting room 10 minutes early to get yourself set up. I will be in there to assist with set up.
Please position your camera/computer approximately 3 to 4 feet off the ground so that I can see your whole body laying on your mat as well as in a standing position. A box or a piece of furniture works well. I will try to coach you to the best of my abilities by what I see, just like in a real in-person session.
Whether you are using a phone or laptop, please make your ‘personal link name’ your actual name so I can coach as best as possible.
For those concerned about what they look like, I will be pinning my screen so mine stays the centre image...and no one cares what you’re doing, they are too busy thinking about what they are doing :)
13. What is Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)?
Functional Range Conditioning® is a comprehensive joint training system based in scientific principals and research.
14. What is FRC MOBILITY DEVELOPMENT?
Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) mobility development refers to the amount of active, usable motion that one possesses. The more mobile a person is, the more they are able to maximize their movement potential safely, efficiently and effectively.
15. What is FRC Joint strength?
While improving mobility and movement potential, the FRC® system also acts to ‘bullet proof’ (or safeguard) your joints so that movement can be executed safely.
16. What is FRC Body control?
Training with FRC® improves the function of your nervous system. This leads to a reduction of pain and injury, joint health and longevity, as well as an increased ability to move freely and easily.
