What is Yoga Therapy?
Yoga therapy is an ancient science that recognizes the intimate link between our physical body, emotional, mental and spiritual state. By utilizing the methods offered from this yogic tradition we can begin to be aware of and release dysfunctional conditioned patterns and influence the direction of change in our lives to reach our highest potential. By integrating yoga therapy into our lives and making a daily commitment to our Self we can work to restore balance and wellness to all aspects of our lives. As we come to know patience, perseverance and love on this life long journey, we can then experience a lasting peace and a truly sacred healing.
Yoga Therapy is designed to get to the root of suffering...eradicating symptoms which are changeable and managing and making peace with those that are not.
Yoga Therapy is designed to get to the root of suffering...eradicating symptoms which are changeable and managing and making peace with those that are not.
Is Yoga Therapy for me?
Yoga Therapy is for ANYONE and EVERYONE. Some people have very specific concerns they want to address and others may just want to maintain their health or work towards more balance and wholesomeness in their lives. Examples include but are not limited to yoga for stress relief, cancer, grief, heart disease, depression, pain from injury, osteoporosis, anxiety, fibromyalgia, relationship renewal. You will receive maximum benefit if you are open to change and transformation in your life and you are ready to let go of self-destructive patterns and habits. Yoga therapy can allow you to reclaim responsibility for your own well being.
What can I expect in a private/Living Well session at TRIA Orthopedic Center?
Sessions are one on one and 45 minutes long. I will have you fill out an intake form and then we will discuss what you hope to get out of your Yoga Therapy experience. I will ask questions and do a posture assessment and then introduce you to techniques and tools that we practice together and you implement in your daily routine. Some of these tools may include meditation, pranayama (breath work), asana (physical postures), mudras (intentional hand postures), Ayurveda (science of yoga), chakra therapy (energy work), sound therapy, and self-reflection questions. You can then utilize these to begin a daily home practice that works to unify, balance and heal your body, mind, and spirit. I recommend meeting as least 6 times in a 8-12 week span of time to enhance and refine the practice as needed.
What can I expect in a Gentle Yoga class?
The Gentle/Therapeutic yoga class utilizes appropriate props such as chairs, bolsters, blocks, blankets and straps to allow for maximum comfort and support during movement. Focus is on using breath for healing and building mindfulness of mind and body connection. Majority of postures are done on the floor with ample time for rest and observation with a few standing postures based on class capability. Designed for people who need modifications based on injury, imbalance, chronic pain or physical limitations and those who need to slow down in general. Great for stress management and building body awareness.