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Yoga for Back Care: Sat, Dec 2
Two years ago, I tried to lift an extremely heavy box into my cart at Lowe’s. In my heart of hearts, I knew it was a stupid idea, but I...
Abby Kraai
Nov 28, 20233 min read


21 Years Later: Reflections on Scoliosis Surgery, Death, & Joy
Twenty-one years ago today, I went under anesthesia and wondered if I would ever wake up. I remember sitting in a wheelchair, in a...
Abby Kraai
Oct 23, 20233 min read


Pratyahara: A Meditation on the Senses
A few weeks ago, I led a student in a meditation I had never led before. Like most of my good ideas, it came to me in the moment, when I...
Abby Kraai
Jul 14, 20234 min read


Who cares about Scoliosis Awareness Month?
A few years ago, I learned that June is Scoliosis Awareness Month. I learned this only because one of my friends told me that they had...
Abby Kraai
Jun 12, 20233 min read


My Spine, My Body, My Love.
I have started to ask myself, "Who am I because of my scoliosis and spinal fusion? How has my spine influenced me?"
Abby Kraai
Sep 20, 20213 min read


Yoga for Scoliosis: A Weekend Workshop
Yoga for scoliosis is not about being deficient or less able. It is about gaining a greater understanding of our bodies, and feeling alive.
Abby Kraai
Sep 17, 20173 min read


Paperclips & Hands-on Assists
I’ll admit it: I love hands-on assists. But I also know that not everyone does. Touch can be profoundly healing; it can also be traumatizing
Abby Kraai
Feb 20, 20174 min read
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