Yoga is not a one-size-fits all model.
And neither are you.
Yoga therapy is the application of yogic tools - including postures, breathing exercises, meditation techniques, self-inquiry, and more - to focus on an individuals' specific physical, mental, and emotional needs.
Through practice, we acquire the means and motivation to self-create peace and harmony on a multi-dimensional level. Yoga therapy uniquely addresses every aspect of life rather than considering each body part or system separately.
Through practice, we acquire the means and motivation to self-create peace and harmony on a multi-dimensional level. Yoga therapy uniquely addresses every aspect of life rather than considering each body part or system separately.
Because yoga itself offers tools that touch on the whole spectrum of human experience, yoga therapy can offer support for a range of concerns + needs:
Yoga therapy can also support people who are dealing with stress, and those who simply want to increase their overall well-being. Learn more from the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
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What a Yoga Therapy Session Looks Like
Intake & ReviewWe carefully assess each individual considering the whole spectrum of health from what we eat, how we sleep, move, breathe and our birth constitution. We help you create a container for health and transformation. |
ExperienceEvery yoga therapy session consists of practice. Although the content may vary from person to person, our sessions may include physical movement, breathwork, meditation, yoga nidra and self-inquiry exercises. |
Rx PracticeAfter our initial intake we construct your first home Rx practice. Those who follow our practices on their own benefit most from yoga therapy. This practice is adapted and adjusted throughout our time together. |
F.A.Q.
How is yoga therapy different from yoga?
General classes can certainly ease everyday aches, pains and mood complaints. But a yoga therapy session goes much further because it is tailored to the individual. IAYT certified yoga therapists have in-depth training to help them assess and keep clients safe, and to interact with other health care professionals effectively.
How does yoga therapy work?
Although yoga has been practiced in some form for millennia, we are just beginning to understand these mechanisms from a Western scientific perspective.
A tool applied in one area - say a breathing practice - can profoundly affect a completely different area of the body or the mind. Researchers posit yoga's ability to regulate the nervous system and affect the way the brain processes information. Another reason yoga therapy works so well is that it's not a treatment done to a patient - instead yoga therapy empowers individuals to tap into their own innate healing capabilities.
A tool applied in one area - say a breathing practice - can profoundly affect a completely different area of the body or the mind. Researchers posit yoga's ability to regulate the nervous system and affect the way the brain processes information. Another reason yoga therapy works so well is that it's not a treatment done to a patient - instead yoga therapy empowers individuals to tap into their own innate healing capabilities.
How does a person become a certified yoga therapist?
To become a certified yoga therapist is a long and intensive process. My personal training with the American Viniyoga Institute took five years to complete with over 30 different case-studies and reports. I have 15 years of full-time teaching experience, extensive knowledge and face-time working with all types of musculoskeletal, physiological and psychological conditions.
A yoga class is $35. Why is a private yoga therapy session so much more?
It all depends on where we put our value. The skills learned during a month-long, or three-month-long yoga therapy immersion are lifetime skills. Our prices are competitive with holistic services, including massage and acupuncture. The difference is that yoga therapy's impact extends well beyond the temporary pleasure of 24-48 hours. What you learn and receive from thorough analysis and home-practice transforms you not only physically by reducing pain and increasing range of motion, but more importantly, by teaching you the value of self-care.
