Today on the show I speak with Neil Pearson. Neil is a physical therapist, a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University British Columbia, and a certified yoga therapist - and in this conversation Neil and I take a deep dive into pain science. We discuss how pain is more complex than what we once imagined, how 10 different treatment plans could all positively impact someone's experience of pain, and why yoga is uniquely suited to helping people reduce pain and improve their quality of life.  PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Neil’s background in working with people in painA definition of painWhy pain is more complex than we might thinkWhy pain is a verb, not a nounHow yoga philosophy can teach us about pain managementWhat it means to have an integrated view of painThe role that belief plays in reducing painWhy studying poetry can be a great way to learn about painCentering the voices of people living with painPractical, concrete tips for teaching students with pain in your group classesWhy pain doesn’t necessarily = tissue damageWhy the first sign of pain doesn’t indicate damageHow pain is passed down through generations (at least in mice)FIND NEIL PEARSON Neil’s Website Pain Care UNeils Online Course Pain Care AwareFirst Five Steps FreeFIND CORA Cora’s NewsletterThe Teachers ClubCora’s InstagramFor links & resources mentioned in this episode go to www.corageroux.com/episode69 Support the show (https://www.corageroux.com/theteachersclub)