Stay Curious Yoga
What is Yoga Therapy?
Yoga Therapy is a healing modality that leverages the techniques and wisdom found within yoga philosophy. Yoga therapists take a whole body, integrative approach to adapting the practices of yoga to fit a client or community group. Yoga Therapy sessions tend to follow these general guidelines:
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An Initial assessment and evaluation of the client’s health history and current condition
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An individualized program that aligns with the clients or groups unique goals and needs.
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Continued Support to monitor progress, make adjustments, and integrate the yoga practices.
What techniques do you use?
Yoga Therapists work within a set of tools and practices found in the yoga traditions. These tools can be applied to Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual health. Practices include:
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Asanas (Postures); physical movements that can improve strength, balance, flexibility and pain relief.
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Pranayama (Breathwork); breathing techniques that regulate the breath, reduce stress, improve respiratory function.
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Mindfulness and Meditation; practices to focus the mind reduce stress and anxiety and provide a sense of inner peace.
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Education on the philosophy of yoga as it applies to discovering well being
Can Yoga Therapy Help Me?
Yes, yoga and yoga therapy can help you! The benefits of yoga include and are definitely not limited to:
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Relief from chronic pain
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Recovery from injury or surgery
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Increasing Mental Health tools to reduce the effects of anxiety, depression, insomnia, trauma, PTSD
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Support for illnesses such as cancer and heart disease
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Increased tools that support Emotional Regulation
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Spiritual Awakening
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Improved Overall Health and Wellbeing
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