🎙️ Episode 1: Yoga Therapy for Back Pain.

How a Brisbane Physio Discovered Yoga and Never Looked Back.

If you’ve been struggling with low back pain and feel like you’ve tried everything — from physio and Pilates to stretching, medications, or massages — only to end up back in the same cycle of pain, this episode is for you.

In this very first episode of The Empowered Yogi Podcast, I share my story as a Brisbane physiotherapist who discovered yoga not just as exercise, but as a powerful therapy for healing back pain and reclaiming freedom in movement.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why traditional approaches to back pain often fall short (and what’s missing from your recovery)
• How yoga therapy blends physiotherapy principles with nervous system regulation
• The surprising role stress and mindset play in chronic pain
• The key shift that helped me move from frustration to empowerment — and how it can help you too

This episode is perfect for you if:

✔ You experience recurrent back pain or flare-ups that disrupt work, sleep, or daily life
 ✔ You feel stuck in the “quick fix” cycle that never lasts
 ✔ You want to understand how the brain, body, and stress are linked to your pain
 ✔ You’re curious about how yoga therapy is different from a regular yoga class

Key takeaway

True recovery isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about retraining your body, calming your nervous system, and stepping into a new, empowered way of healing.

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👉 Ready to go deeper? Learn more about yoga therapy for back pain by registering for my FREE Live workshop at cathyaganoff.com.au

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