What is Yoga Therapy?
Yoga therapy is a process that meets the client where he/she is. It is a self- empowering approach and aligns the unique and precise health needs of the client with yoga practices which both the yogic tradition and medical science find to have particular curative effects. These different therapeutic tools regulate the nervous system, fosters functional movement patterns, promotes emotional regulation and can strengthen digestion, circulation and respiration. All tools, such as breathing techniques, postures, meditation and relaxation techniques, accentuate the therapeutic benefits for each individual for the improvement of the clients overall health and wellbeing.
What can I except?
During the first session we will discuss your unique needs, possible lifestyle changes and come up with a preliminary plan of daily practice. Your plan will typically involve the elements of asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation as well as sound and can range from 5 to 60 minutes per day. You may continue with other forms of treatment as yoga can be used alongside other modalities. We will most likely schedule to meet at least 4 times.
As a yoga therapist I will prescribe practices for you to do at home. I teach you skills to help yourself in your own life.
No health condition is too great nor too small. Yoga therapy meets each and every person where they are. My yoga therapy sessions are client-led, client-focused, and compassion-focused. You are the master of your journey and I am a knowledgeable accompanier on the journey towards your health and healing.
Is Yoga Therapy for me?
Many of us live in a world of chronic stress which gives us little time and space to restore and reset. Spending most of our time in fight or flight (sympathetic nervous system) mode we may suffer from sleep difficulties, digestive issues, endocrine irregularities, suppressed immune system, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity as well as depression and anxiety.
Yoga therapy offers specific practices to reset the nervous system and encourage healthier patterns in the body, breath and mind. It is possible to change the quality of one’s life by implementing a short daily practice targeted at reducing the harmful impacts of stress.
Prices and Information
Assessment - $150 (90 minutes)
4-pack package: $450
- Sessions are scheduled every second to third week
- Includes (1) 90 -minute assessment session and (3) 60 minute follow up sessions.
- Email support if needed.
“Yoga therapy is a self-empowering process, where the care-seeker, with the help of the Yoga therapist, implements a personalized and evolving Yoga practice, that not only addresses the illness in a multi-dimensional manner, but also aims to alleviate his/her suffering in a progressive, non-invasive and complementary manner. Depending upon the nature of the illness, Yoga therapy can not only be preventative or curative, but also serve a means to manage the illness, or facilitate healing in the person at all levels.”
Yoga & mindfulness classes at local schools
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↠ Yoga for children 3-5 years old
In this playful and energetic class your children will strengthen their gross motor coordination and build body awareness. They will practice social skills, gain self confidence and create healthy growth all through exploring yoga. Classes are based on movement, songs, stories, relaxation techniques and fun!
↠ Yoga for children 6-9 years old
This playful class encourages self-expression as well as building social skills. Your children will improve strength, flexibility, and coordination. They will learn how to focus and center themselves with various breathing and visualization techniques. They will also learn self-respect and respect for others with the practice of fun and challenging poses, partner and group poses, lots of yoga games, breathing and basic anatomy.
↠ Yoga for children 10-12 years old
Help build strength and flexibility with more physically challenging postures and flowing sequences. Promote self-confidence, awareness and control. Visualization and breathing exercises are used for overall balance and concentration, which can be applied toward everyday situations. Partner, group poses and age-appropriate yoga games are explored in class.
↠ Yoga for teens
Yoga promotes the mind-body connection and is a creative and successful way to develop a positive body image which is very needed at this age. Explore yoga postures and flowing sequences, practice breathing exercises and enjoy deep relaxation in a non-competitive environment. In this class teens will build inner and outer strength as well as physical and mental flexibility and learn to let go stress and anxiety, build a helathy relationship with their bodies and feel great about themselves.
Private yoga classes - children & adults
Available at the studio or in-home / in-office
Discover the benefits of one or a series of private yoga lessons.
↠ children's class
Private yoga classes can be designed to meet your child's needs whether it be developing a greater ability to focus, relieving stress or just having fun. Private classes are also available for children with special needs.
↠ Yoga for the special child
Yoga techniques are used to enhance the natural development of children with special needs. Together we create classes that are gentle and beneficial and safe for children with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism and other developmental disabilities. These methods also provide an effective treatment for children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, ADHD and Learning Disabilities.
↠ Family class
Yoga is a great way for a family to bond as well as a great equalizer. Your children will love helping you work on poses that come easily and naturally to them. Family classes include yoga poses that are accessible to students of all ages and also emphasize group and partner poses.
↠ parent & child class
Work one on one with your child of any age (infants to teens) in a class designed to meet the needs of both parent and child, while strengthening the bond between them. These classes are deeply nurturing and relaxing for both participants as well as being a lot of fun!
↠ Pre & post natal class
Yoga provides many benefits, both physical and emotional, during and after pregnancy. Classes are designed to help mamma move trough her changing body in a supportive and respectful way.
↠ Adult class
With private yoga lessons we personalize and design a class based on your physical, mental and emotional goals with your health, body type and lifestyle in mind.
