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Monthly Virtual Yoga Class with the Upper Great Lakes Chapter, with Shelley in September and Teressa in October
Teressa's Five Week Series "Let's Gently Move Together" with Scleroderma Assoc of B.C.
Cheryl's "Move With Ease" Class
Monthly Live Zoom Podcast
Monthly Yoga Classes
Join us for our monthly virtual interactive Yoga for Scleroderma Classes with the National Scleroderma Foundation Upper Great Lakes Chapter. Second Wednesday, 6:30pm ET, 5:30pm CT, 3:30pm PT. Each class has a focus, all with on-the-spot guidance from your instructors. All the practices are GERD-friendly and have options so you can choose one that works for you.
ONLINE CLASS-live and almost in person
Register September 10, 2025: Gentle Flowing Yoga with Shelley
I want to take a moment to introduce myself to you. My name is Shelley Van Pelt, MSN, RN, CNS and I am thrilled to be a part of the Yoga for Scleroderma and Arthritis team. As a fellow Scleroderma patient since 2009, I understand the challenges that come with it. Alongside being a Registered Nurse specializing in Holistic Nutrition, I am passionate about improving the quality of life for others in our community.
I am excited to guide you through gentle and flowing yoga movements that can benefit both your mind and body. Join our Scleroderma yogis on the mat and let's embark on this journey together!
Free Class!
September, virtual from North Carolina
with Cheryl Albright, OTR/L, C-IAYT
Five Week Series with Teressa Colosimo
Five Week Series with Teressa Colosimo
Virtual Yoga for Scleroderma
Virtual Yoga for Scleroderma
Teressa is a Scleroderma warrior, a certified yoga instructor (200hr) with specialization in Yoga for Scleroderma and Arthritis.
Join her for a guided Gentle Stretch and Feel Good (great for beginners), Chair, or Gentle Flow, see descriptions and items to have handy below. Her classes start with a guided breathing exercise. Then she will move gently from the top of your head to the bottom of your toes and finish with savasana.
These classes are for everyone! Teressa will give you different options throughout the class to help you find your own movement.
Daily stretching will help strengthen our muscles, help with range of motion to prevent, or slow down the loss of motion in our joints. Stretching our bodies will leave you feeling awake and centered for the day ahead.
To register, please email Teressa at pattess72@hotmail.ca These classes go for 5 weeks and then 2 weeks off.
After registering, a waiver will be sent to you for insurance purposes and a zoom link.
Upcoming Yoga Series: Let’s Gently Move Together
Stretch & Feel Good Yoga Mondays, Sept. 1st – Oct. 6th, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PT
Chair Yoga Tuesdays, Sept. 2nd – Oct. 7th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
Gentle Flow Yoga Thursdays, Sept. 4th – Oct. 9th, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PT
More Info about Teressa's Yoga Classes
Stretch & Feel Good Yoga
Beginner Friendly! Gentle stretches and mindful movements are designed to release tension, improve mobility, and leave you feeling refreshed.
Helpful items to have handy: mat, yoga blocks or something solid that can hold your weight, bolster or pillow, band or scarf, blanket, water.
Gentle Flow Yoga
This practice uses slow, supportive movements to ease stiffness, encourage circulation, and promote relaxation.
Helpful items to have handy: mat, yoga blocks or something solid that can hold your weight, bolster or pillow, band or scarf, blanket, water.
Chair Yoga
Movements are carefully adapted to improve flexibility, circulation, and relaxation—all from the comfort of your chair.
Helpful items to have handy: sturdy chair with no arms, mat or a large towel, pillow or bolster, tennis ball, blanket,
band or a scarf, water.
Monthly Guided Relaxations, Meditations, and Breathwork
Monthly Guided Relaxations, Meditations, and Breathwork
Our Wednesday Wind-down is offered on the Third Wednesday of every month:
Hindi language at 6:30pm India Standard Time:
English language at 6:30pm US Eastern Time, 5:30PM CT, 3:30pm PT:
You can find hundreds of our past episodes on YouTube or Buzzsprout, all free.
Free Monthly Yoga Class
Join us for our monthly virtual interactive Yoga for Scleroderma Classes with the National Scleroderma Foundation Upper Great Lakes Chapter. Second Wednesday, 6:30pm ET, 5:30pm CT, 3:30pm PT. Each class has a focus, all with on-the-spot guidance from your instructors. All the practices are GERD-friendly and have options so you can choose one that works for you.
ONLINE CLASS-live and almost in person
Stretch without worrying about your GERD
Join Teressa Colossimo in a guided floor or even stay in bed for this GERD-Safe Gentle Stretch and Feel Good yoga class. Her classes start with a guided breathing exercise. Then she will move gently from the top of your head to the bottom of your toes and finish with savasana.
Bring your pillows, blankets, straps, blocks or bolsters and water.
Five Week Series with Teressa Colosimo
Five Week Series with Teressa Colosimo
To register, please email Teressa at pattess72@hotmail.ca These classes go for 5 weeks and then 2 weeks off.
After registering, a waiver will be sent to you for insurance purposes and a zoom link.
Balance Into Cooler Weather
Gentle Flow Yoga Mondays, Oct. 20 – Nov. 17th, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PT
Chair Yoga Tuesdays, Oct. 21st – Nov. 18th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
Stretch & Feel Good Yoga Thursdays, Oct. 23rd – Nov 20th, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Feeling the Sun Salutations to Warm Up in the Winter
Stretch & Feel Good Yoga Mondays, Dec. 1st – Dec. 15th, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PT
Chair Yoga Tuesdays, Dec. 2nd – Dec. 16th, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
Gentle Flow Yoga Thursdays, Dec. 4th – Dec. 18th, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PM
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