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.
When you're living with an Energy-Limiting Chronic Illness (ELCI) like Sjogren's, who truly deserves your "magic"—your precious energy, presence, and focus? In this empowering session, wellness educator and Sjogren's patient Jacqueline Marks introduces the concept of personal agency as the key to answering that question. She reframes the challenge from one of time management to energy management, offering a powerful toolkit for setting boundaries, taking ownership of your well-being, and building a network that truly nourishes you.
Watch now to learn how cultivating your sense of agency can make you a stronger self-advocate, bolster your resilience, and help you thrive with authentic meaning and purpose.
SESSION IN A GLANCE
01:59 Sjogren's as an Energy Limiting Illness
03:42 Managing Energy Not Time
06:05 The Definition of Personal Agency
07:31 What You Can and Cannot Control
08:48 Nurturing Your Social Wellness
11:28 Practicing Discernment in Relationships
13:15 Using Radical Acceptance and Boundaries
15:29 7 Building Blocks to Restore Your Agency
18:18 Thriving with Meaning and Purpose
ABOUT JACQUELINE MARKS, MA, RYT-200
Jackie, the SjogiYogi®, has been inspiring and engaging students for more than 25 years. After being diagnosed with systemic Sjogren’s Disease, she pivoted from teaching mathematics to personal wellness. Her daily experience with this energy-limiting chronic illness makes her uniquely qualified to share how to best conserve, direct, and sustain personal energy resources. With warmth and humor, she designs empowering workshops that inspire participants to embody their authenticity as a tool to improve self-advocacy skills and enhance personal agency.
CONNECT WITH JACQUELINE MARKS
Website → https://sjogiyogi.com/
LinkedIn → www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-marks-96187334
SLIDES - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L94pofpf8FzPBv1corA7szQ6E7FB9MGo/view?usp=drive_link
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.
