Movement, Mindfulness & Moisture: A Holistic Yoga Therapy Approach to Sjögren’s | Melanie McNally
This session offers an introduction to yoga therapy—what it is, how it differs from a typical yoga class, and why it can be especially supportive for individuals living with Sjögren’s Syndrome. Rooted in accessible, therapeutic practices, this approach blends gentle movement, breathwork, and mindfulness to address common symptoms like fatigue, joint pain, dryness, and emotional stress.
Join Certified Yoga Therapist and Sjogren’s patient Melanie McNally as she shares her personal story of turning to yoga to manage her own symptoms. You’ll learn how gentle movement can ease stiffness, how breathwork can calm an overactive nervous system, and experience a simple but powerful “12-Point Hand” breathing exercise you can use anytime, anywhere.
Watch now to discover a path to feeling more in tune with your body and learn take-home practices you can use daily to support your whole-person well-being.
SESSION IN A GLANCE
00:00 Introduction and Personal Healing Journey
03:38 How Yoga Therapy Helps
05:07 Understanding Yoga Therapy vs. Yoga
09:02 Guided Breathing Practice
12:14 How Movement Eases Dryness & Stiffness
13:28 Guided Gentle Movement Practice
19:52 Final Takeaways for Daily Practice
ABOUT MELANIE MCNALLY, C-IAYT
Melanie is a certified Yoga Therapist specializing in chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, and mental health support. Diagnosed with Sjögren’s Syndrome at age 25, she turned to yoga as a way to manage her symptoms and reclaim a sense of control, comfort, and connection. With over a decade of experience, she is certified in Yoga for Arthritis and holds a 1000-hour yoga therapy certification. Her compassionate approach helps others living with Sjögren’s feel seen, supported, and empowered to care for themselves from the inside out.
CONNECT WITH MELANIE MCNALLY, C-IAYT
Website → www.MelanieYoga.com
LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniemcnally/
ABOUT THE VIRTUAL SJOGREN’S SUMMIT
The Virtual Sjögren’s Summit is an annual patient-led online event dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality education and fostering a supportive global community for everyone touched by Sjögren’s. Our mission is to build networks of support, knowledge, and hope.
3 Comments
Great work mam,from india.Mainak Roy, age 42,
suffering from different symptoms for over a year,first of all I was suffering from extreme fatigue,dry tongue,dry mouth,and muscle pain,no salivary spray worked,after that I visited different rheumatologist and in latest ANA test I got JN01 +,and diagnosed as polymiositis,but later I visited Chennai,all the tests came negetive,returning kolkata my symptoms got flared up,my Biopsy done, the impression"Focal lymphocytic sialadenitis (focus score = 1) with associated atrophy of salivary gland acini. Note : Possibility of Sjogren syndrome may be considered by correlation with clinical features and other ancillary investigations" I am taking "MMF 500",Pilomax,bevon cap, but my symptoms are not reducing,please please help me.
My daily life hugely impacted,costly med,extreme fatigue and inflammation. Little job,may be lose it also.
If you're lucky enough to be in a town with a Yomassage class I bet you'd love it!