Upcoming Courses and Workshops
Yoga Therapy: Improving Focus and Memory
If you've been struggling with thoughts like "I can't maintain focus lately" or "I'm becoming more forgetful than before," this is a gentle program for both mind and body designed to address these concerns. Drawing from her extensive experience in yoga therapy, Beth will help deepen your understanding while teaching practical care methods.
The program includes many practical applications that will be useful for those who work with senior students. No prior yoga experience is required. Anyone can participate regardless of age or physical fitness level. Seated poses can be done either in a chair or on a mat.
(Japanese interpretation provided)
The 2.5-hour session includes both lecture and practice.
Specially designed yoga movements that promote right and left brain integration
The importance and practice of centering
Deep bodywork through synchronized breathing and gaze
Nervous system regulation methods utilizing Ayurvedic wisdom
Breathing techniques beneficial for brain function
Creating Well-Being: Opening Neural Pathways through Art, Movement, and Breath
A 6-WEEK, IN-PERSON EVENT IN SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI
WEEK 1: FINDING YOUR ROOTS
Grounding through simple movement and artistic exploration and reflection. Focus on easy balance, better proprioception through lower body, and remembering our young creative selves.
WEEK 2: THE GUT / BRAIN CONNECTION
If your digestive system had the ability to express through making things, how might this change your life? Better immunity? Less Pain? Better ease in digesting life? Movement, breathing , and subtle communication can assist us in reconnecting to the microbiome and its ability to help us heal.
WEEK 3: ART OF THE HEART
Often overthinking has been the hurdle for us to creating pieces that make our hearts sing. Whether we are working from joy or grief, the underlying connection to what we actually feel can change our outcomes for the better. Enjoy lifting energy with some breath and laughter before moving to your piece of the day.
WEEK 4: HEALTHY VITAL BRAIN GAMES
We'll play with hemisphere balance, ways to improve memory and IQ, and work creatively from a part of our brains we may have never given full freedom.
WEEK 5: VAGUS NERVE RESET AND DEEP CREATIVE RELAXATION
Vagus Nerve Reset and Deep Creative Relaxation. So many ways to improve vagal tone and hacks you can use to overcome self criticism, anxiety and depression. Then, apply this deep ease to making!
WEEK 6: VISUALIZING OUR HEALTHIEST SELF
As we take parts from all the phases we have explored, we also examine inner parts work(Inner child, inner critic, etc to create a collage of our journey. Visualizing what a more complete view of our life might look like as we incorporate Mind/body/Arts into our days.
We'll be at Springfield Psychiatry's original office 3646 S Campbell Ave (In Kickapoo Corners Center) Springfield, Missouri. 6 Saturdays January 25 - March 1, 2025 from 10-11:30 am.
The price is just $240 and it's a gift of healing you can give yourself or a loved one or send this info to a friend.
There will be a few inexpensive supplies and we'll provide some of them. We can fill you in on details when you respond to this event by email.
Yoga Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
A virtual class offered through Tokyo Yoga.Class time listed is United States Central Time.
Yoga Therapy: Understanding Trauma Through Ayurveda
A virtual class offered through Tokyo Yoga.Class time listed is United States Central Time.
Whole Brain Creativity & Neuroplasticity - Springfield Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine
Whole Brain Creativity & Neuroplasticity with Beth Spindler, Movement/Trauma Therapist and Kevin Richardson, Neuroaesthetic Artist/Designer
Springfield Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine | Saturday, March 23, 2024 9 am - noon
Beth, a movement/trauma therapist and Kevin, a neuroaesthetic artist/designer have been talking about teaching this workshop for years and are delighted to be offering it to you now for opening new ways to a healthier brain and regulated nervous system.
INTRODUCTION TO REGULATING YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM
In this workshop we turn the brain inside out and upside down to explore proven techniques for neuroplasticity; building new connections between trauma-impacted areas of the grey matter. We’ll use movement, voice, breath, meditation, drawing, and writing to find the hidden creative potential in the non-dominant areas of our brain.
This is a fun and informative course with techniques applicable to:
People working with children
People working with seniors
Those healing from trauma
Personal growth
Increase self understanding and reclaim child-like creativity
INTRODUCTION TO WHOLE BRAIN CREATIVITY/EXPRESSION
The intention of this course is to introduce the idea of focusing one’s awareness through the practices of visual art in order to encourage self discovery and personal creative expression engaging the whole brain and body on paper using everyday materials and then applying these skills into life.
Students will learn:
Focused whole brain drawing and writing
Techniques for self discovery
Practices to reawaken your child-like creativity
Skills that can transfer to improve your everyday life
Class Full and Registration Closed
Contact Beth at spindler.beth@gmail.com to join the waiting list for the next offering of this workshop!
Facial Freedom | Springfield Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine
Join me January 27th for my virtual workshop Facial Freedom hosted by Springfield Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine. We'll explore how working with the neglected muscles and nerves of the face and head have a profound impact on the brain and nervous system.
Of course there are the added benefits of better facial balance and muscle tone, but we'll investigate what Dr. Stephen Porges calls the "social engagement system" and its impact on unresolved trauma, social anxiety, depression and more.
To register for this unique class, tap the button below!
Better Breathing - Essential Yoga | Springfield, MO
I invited you to my workshop, Better Breathing: The Whole Body as an Apparatus of Breath, Healing from Restrictive and Dysfunctional Breathing with Neurofascial Techniques, taking place at Essential Yoga in Springfield, MO on January 13th, 2024.
In the workshop we'll explore:
Chronic Breathing Issues
Long Covid
Apnea
Myofascial diaphragm techniques
Which Yoga breath practices impact the nervous system most beneficially
Restorative and Yin techniques for deep tissues impacting healthy breathing
Some floor practice included. There are blankets at the studio, but feel free to bring your own, a bolster or meditation cushion if you have one.
Your Gut/Brain Connection - TOKYOYOGA
Your digestive tract has its own nervous system that impacts your moods, sleep, and mental acuity. We can take charge of how we digest life by how we absorb nutrients.
Join me December 10th for this 2 hour workshop where we'll explore:
Movements to improve digestive health
What we may be doing to suppress enteric wellbeing and cause brain fog
The mysteries of the microbiome
Easy tricks to enable gut brain connection via vagus nerve
Better sleep through digestive health
Ancient wisdom with modern applications
To register with TOKYOYOGA, click the button below!
Your Gut-Brain Connection | Yogacampus
Your digestive tract has its own nervous system that impacts your moods, sleep, and mental acuity. We can take charge of how we digest life by how we absorb nutrients.
In this 6 hour workshop we'll explore:
Movements to improve digestive health
What we may be doing to suppress enteric wellbeing and cause brain fog
The mysteries of the microbiome
Easy tricks to enable gut brain connection via vagus nerve
Better sleep through digestive health
Ancient wisdom with modern applications
Better Breathing: The Whole Body as an Apparatus of Breath
Join Beth Spindler for Better Breathing: The Whole Body as an Apparatus of Breath, a live workshop September 30th at 10:30 AM hosted by F8 Training!
In the workshop, we'll explore chronic lung issues, Long COVID, apnea, myofascial diaphragm techniques, as well as yoga breath practices that impact the nervous system most beneficially and restorative and Yin techniques for deep tissues impacting healthy breathing.
Your Gut/Brain Connection - Springfield, Missouri
Your digestive tract has its own nervous system that impacts your moods, sleep, and mental acuity. We can take charge of how we digest life by how we absorb nutrients.
In this in-person, 2 hour workshop hosted by F8 Training & Wellness Studio, we'll explore:
Movements to improve digestive health
What we may be doing to suppress enteric wellbeing and cause brain fog
The mysteries of the microbiome
Easy tricks to enable gut brain connection via vagus nerve
Better sleep through digestive health
Ancient wisdom with modern applications
Facial Freedom: Workshop & Book Launch Event - F8 Studio
Join me for this live workshop and book launch in Springfield, Missouri at F8 Studio! Book orders will be 15% off of either of my books and 25% if you order both, but you'll need to let Mollie and I know you're coming so we can send the code before you arrive! No book purchase is necessary to attend the 2 hour workshop. CEUs available.
Facial Freedom: Releasing Stress Stored in the Muscles and Nerves of the Face, Neck and Head. We'll explore how working with the neglected muscles and nerves of the face and head have a profound impact on the brain and nervous system.
Of course there are the added benefits of better facial balance and muscle tone, but we'll investigate what Dr. Stephen Porges calls the "social engagement system" and its impact on unresolved trauma, social anxiety, depression and more.
F8 Training & Wellness Studio address: 2048 S Stewart Ave, Springfield, MO 65804
Creative Whole Brain Workshop | YogaCampus
Graphic by Blythe Spindler-Richardson
In this workshop we turn the brain inside out and upside down to explore proven techniques for neuroplasticity (creating new grey matter). We’ll use movement and voice, breath and meditation and find the hidden creative potential in our non-dominant brains through drawing and writing.
This is a fun and informative course with techniques applicable to:
People working with children
People working with seniors
Those healing from trauma
Personal growth
Increase self understanding and reclaim child-like creativity
Beth and Kevin have been discussing this work for years and are delighted to be offering it to you for opening new ways to a healthier brain and regulated nervous system.
Graphic by Kevin Richardson
Part 1: New Pathways Through Movement, Breath, and Sound
In Beth's sections of the course we'll look at the science behind using the body to impact the overall health of the brain and nervous system. Recent research has found that we can't learn when our nervous system is stressed or in fear. We'll look at ways to help our learning exponentially with accessible techniques for a variety of settings.
We'll explore:
Brain/body games for all
Easy panic and stress reduction
Using the voice to soothe and heal
Eye, neck and facial neural release
Part 2: Introduction to Whole Brain Creativity/Expression
The intention of this course is to introduce the idea of focusing one’s awareness through the practices of visual art in order to encourage self discovery and personal creative expression engaging the whole brain and body on paper using everyday materials and then applying these skills into life.
Students will learn:
Focused whole brain drawing and writing
Techniques for self discovery
Practices to reawaken your child-like creativity
Skills that can transfer to improve your everyday life
Facial Freedom Techniques Workshop | TokyoYoga
Facial Freedom: Releasing Stress Stored in the Muscles and Nerves of the Face, Neck and Head
In this virtual course hosted by TokyoYoga, we'll explore how working with the neglected muscles and nerves of the face and head have a profound impact on the brain and nervous system. Of course there are the added benefits of better facial balance and muscle tone, but we'll investigate what Dr. Stephen Porges calls the "social engagement system" and its impact on unresolved trauma, social anxiety, depression and more. Be ready for lots of fun faces and interesting thoughts on the importance of using our heads! We'll be working with:
Vagus nerve
TMJ and jaw grinding
Trigeminal Nerve
Optic Nerves
Facial muscle imbalances
Headache
Raspy voice
Releasing facial tension
Facial Freedom Techniques Workshop | International Association of Aromatherapists
Facial Freedom: Releasing Stress Stored in the Muscles and Nerves of the Face, Neck and Head
In this virtual course hosted by The International Association of Aromatherapists, we'll explore how working with the neglected muscles and nerves of the face and head have a profound impact on the brain and nervous system. Of course there are the added benefits of better facial balance and muscle tone, but we'll investigate what Dr. Stephen Porges calls the "social engagement system" and its impact on unresolved trauma, social anxiety, depression and more. Be ready for lots of fun faces and interesting thoughts on the importance of using our heads! We'll be working with:
Vagus nerve
TMJ and jaw grinding
Trigeminal Nerve
Optic Nerves
Facial muscle imbalances
Headache
Raspy voice
Releasing facial tension
Registration link coming soon.
TokyoYoga Live Interview
Learn more about Beth’s work and upcoming workshop with TokyoYoga, Facial Freedom, through a live interview with TokyoYoga staff!
Registration link coming soon.
Tools for a Sharper Ageing Mind: Brain Health and Memory in Older Adults | TokyoYoga
Tools for a Sharper Ageing Mind: Brain Health and Memory in Older Adults
Establishing a toolbox for better memory and focus in our latter years. We’ll be looking at how trauma impacts memory, how to beat the odds of genetic dementias, and daily practices of the sharpest older minds.
How trauma affects the mind and what we can do to help
Understanding Types of Dementia
Proven techniques for helping with dementia and memory issues
Other types of mental illness and ageing
Adapting practices to group, individual and all levels of ability
Deep in the Bones: Movement Therapy Exploring the Physical and Psychological Underpinnings of Building Healthy Bones and Joints | Day 2: Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, and Hyperkyphosis
Day 2: Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, and Hyperkyphosis
In the second part of this virtual, two-day course, students will learn why bone loss happens and how we stop it. What are its impacts and who are the people that avoid losing height and posture? Is it all genetics? Nutrition? Exercise?
Beth discusses her own recovery from osteoporosis
Causes of bone loss and spinal degeneration
Recovering from "Dowager's hump" hyperkyphosis
Trauma's role in bone health
Healthier bones through smarter movement
Registration link coming soon!
Deep in the Bones: Movement Therapy Exploring the Physical and Psychological Underpinnings of Building Healthy Bones and Joints | Day 1: Arthritis - Is It Just Wear and Tear?
Day 1: Arthritis - Is It Just Wear and Tear?
In the first part of this virtual, two-day course hosted by Yoga Campus, we’ll explore what types of movement are safest and don't contribute to pain? How to keep clients interested and involved.
Overview of types of arthritis and joint issues
How trauma exacerbates joint health
Healthy movement in class and throughout the day
Alleviating daily pain in Necks, Backs, Shoulders, Hips, Knees, ankles and more!
Facial Freedom: Releasing Stress Stored in the Muscles and Nerves of the Face, Neck and Head | Yoga Campus
Facial Freedom: Releasing Stress Stored in the Muscles and Nerves of the Face, Neck and Head
In this virtual course hosted by Yoga Campus, we'll explore how working with the neglected muscles and nerves of the face and head have a profound impact on the brain and nervous system. Of course there are the added benefits of better facial balance and muscle tone, but we'll investigate what Dr. Stephen Porges calls the "social engagement system" and its impact on unresolved trauma, social anxiety, depression and more. Be ready for lots of fun faces and interesting thoughts on the importance of using our heads! We'll be working with:
Vagus nerve
TMJ and jaw grinding
Trigeminal Nerve
Optic Nerves
Facial muscle imbalances
Headache
Raspy voice
Releasing facial tension
The Science and History Behind Esoteric Anatomy | TokyoYoga
The Science and History Behind Esoteric Anatomy
Diagram by Paige Spindler-Richardson
Did you ever wonder if chakras and auras were real? How much of what we were taught in the realm of energy is science and how much is myth?
This 3 hour workshop explores the chakras, nadis, spanda,kundalini shakti, marma shira and auric field with new findings to validate ancient teaching and debunk common held thought on these fascinating and valuable concepts and we'll look at some ancient tantric wisdom and put it under a modern lens.
In the process we’ll learn about how fascia/interstium plays into this understanding and uncover a roadmap that made us who we are. There will be lots of fun and practical ways to more clearly sense the wisdom of healing the body and mind with science-backed breath, movement and meditation techniques.