Workshops

TOPS offers a variety of workshops in Vancouver, on Vancouver Island at OHM Centre, and in various other locations throughout North America and beyond. Our workshops provide a safe, non-judgmental space that is open to everyone. No previous experience is required. In an effort to include all, many of our workshop fees are open to sliding-scale payment based on the participant's need – please contact us about the workshop you're specifically interested in. 

Classes are led by TOPS associates who are experienced working with people with back issues, particularly scoliosis. Our team of associates includes yoga, Pilates and dance instructors, life coaches, physiotherapists, massage therapists, chiropractors and Tension and Trauma Release (TRE) providers.

Many of our TOPS classes and workshops are offered in-person while others are online via Zoom. For more information, check out the workshop you are interested in below - and don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions!

Interested in our NEW recorded digital class offerings available for purchase/download?
Check out the TOPS Digital Studio here!

Upcoming workshops and classes:

‘SCOLIOSIS SATURDAYS’ -
WITH MARTHA CARTER

ONLINE

Class Details:

Six Saturdays, October 25 - November 29, 2025

9:30am-10:45am PT | 12:30pm-1:45pm ET | 4:30pm-5:45pm GMT

Registration is open!

Martha will be teaching ‘Somatic Yoga for Scoliosis and Fusions’, a blend of gentle yet deep foundational movements using Essential Somatics, Yoga for Scoliosis, and more.

Yoga for Scoliosis and Fusions offers a gentle approach for scoliotic spines that helps people breathe into their concavities, decompress their curves, derotate their twists, repattern their imbalances, reinforce new patterns, strengthen and stabilize weak areas, and in general feel better about their backs!

Somatics is a very gentle, and pleasurable approach to movement that leads to pain-free mobility. Based on the teachings of philosopher and movement theorist, Thomas Hanna, Somatics exercises are easy to enjoy for all levels and abilities, and it can be very effective very quickly.

NOTE: Classes will be recorded and available to all registrants for two weeks following each class.

‘Gentle Sunday YOGA’ -
with Martha Carter

ONLINE only

Join us for these weekend classes with Scoliosis and Spinal Fusion expert, Martha Carter. Open to everyone, at any level.

Class Details:

Six Sundays, October 26 - November 30, 2025

10:00am-11:00am PT | 1:00pm-2:00pm ET | 5:00pm-6:00pm GMT

‘Gentle Sunday Yoga’ is a stimulating Sunday starter! This class is gentle yet just the right amount of challenge for all levels and body types. Each class starts sitting in a chair for some deep breathing and gentle stretching. This is followed by dynamic movement which leads to restorative relaxation on the floor. From there, your Sunday has begun.

Martha loves teaching this weekly class to friends and family around the world. It’s not only a great way to start the day, but also a wonderful way to stay connected regularly while sharing a common quest for health and wellness and fun.

NOTE: This class is by donation.

Fusion Forum

ONLINE

This (FREE!) online gathering helps to build awareness around how people with fusions can find ways to help themselves as they age. Facilitated by Martha Carter, each Forum features a few ‘fusioneers’ with impactful stories and learning to share, and finishes with a Q&A.

Our next Fusion Forum will focus on Revision Surgery and is coming up on Thursday, December 11 from 1:00-2:30pm PT (4:00-5:30pm ET)! Click here to register!

The first Forum recording, Aging with a Spinal Fusion, from December 2024 can be found on the TOPS YouTube channel! Watch it here.

The second Forum, Fusion Surgery Later in Life, was recorded in April 2025 and has just been published! Watch it here.

Forums are recorded and available for replay on the TOPS YouTube page for those who cannot attend 'live'. Email us with any questions!

Other Class Offerings by OUR Tops ASSOCIATES

Enjoy other scoliosis-based classes by some of the TOPS Associates!

We have a wide network of Associates who are experts in their field, are trained in and have a focus on scoliosis, and have a valued relationship with TOPS that has developed over the years.

Please note: Questions and Registrations are handled directly with the TOPS Associate offering the class.