Private Yoga Therapy Session
Yoga therapy is a process to empower you to improve your health and well-being through the practice.
Class Description
Yoga therapy is a process to empower you to improve your health and well-being through the practice of yoga. In other words, yoga therapy is a whole-body approach to better health by using the tools of yoga to meet your specific physical, mental and emotional needs and goals. You’re an active participant on your path to wellness. The tools of yoga include: Physical postures and movements (asanas). Breathing exercises (pranayama). Meditation/relaxation (dhyana). A certified yoga therapist will meet with you one-on-one to create a safe practice specifically for you. They will: Review your medical file and speak with you about any health concerns. Determine movements that would be safe for you. Show you how to use proper form and technique to prevent injury. Explain how each pose affects your body. Guide you in relaxation and stress management. Help you reach your personal wellness goals. Yoga therapy is a recommended practice in addition to treatment or management from a healthcare provider for any underlying health conditions. The effects of yoga therapy vary based on each person’s experience. You don’t need to have any experience with yoga before starting yoga therapy. What does yoga therapy treat or manage? Some of the health benefits of yoga therapy include: Reducing physical discomfort and improving management of pain. Helping neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS), fibromyalgia, epilepsy and stroke. Easing joint pain from arthritis. Reducing tension and stress and relieving headaches. Helping you lose weight. Boosting your mood and reducing depression. Lessening anxiety and stress. Easing symptoms of menopause. Helping calm those with trauma. While research is ongoing to learn more about the effects of yoga therapy on the body and mind, current studies are limited. There’s promise in the practice but it isn’t proven to treat any underlying conditions