Who would benefit from working with a Yoga Therapist? Yoga can benefit the healthy as well as the sick. Each of us has a radiant, authentic self that can be experienced without judgement or discomfort. When we experience obstacles that keep us from living in fullness and health, a trained Yoga Therapist can help to free us from these obstacles. Chronic pain, anxiety, depression, injury recovery, autoimmune disorders, range of motion disorders, breathing limitations and other issues are all typical blocks that can be addressed with therapy techniques. No yoga knowledge or experience is required and it is available for any level of physical ability.
What can I expect from a Yoga Therapy session? When you initially meet with a Yoga Therapist, She will usually sit quietly with you and clear some internal space for the work. She will ask questions about lifestyle and history. The more honest and detailed you can be the more effective. The therapist will evaluate postural alignment and may take pictures. She will look at posture when walking, sitting and standing still. Working together you will determine one specific goal on which to focus. Working with a therapist is a partnership where you will learn techniques to incorporate and practice so that personal healing becomes a very active responsibility. A responsibility that is empowering and effective.
What kind of treatment can I expect? Yoga can be a vast concept incorporating breath work, asana (postural alignment), concentration, meditation and other techniques. A therapist can help determine which yoga tools are right for you. Most structural imbalances can be addressed through breath and body work. Mental and emotional dis-ease can also benefit from mindful movement and breath as well as mantra and other techniques. The tools you learn with your therapist will be easy to understand and incorporate into your life. Each time you meet with your therapist, the goal you are working for is addressed and progress evaluated. You may be amazed at how much you discover and learn to value about yourself.
