What is Yoga Therapy?
The International Association of Yoga Therapists has championed yoga as a healing art and science since 1989.
Yoga therapy is lifestyle medicine, a way of being in the world with greater awareness, mindfulness. It is not an organized religion. Yoga therapists are guided by the foundational text – the Yoga Sutras, which begin by defining yoga as: harnessing the fluctuations of the mind. We help people explore a personalized pathway for healing and wholeness – to ease suffering, to balance body, mind and spirit.
Yoga continues to be studied and subsequently integrated into a wide range of healthcare practices that are recommended by more familiar Western modalities, such as psychology and physiology. Visit IAYT website to learn more >>
How Does it Work?
The difference between Yoga Therapy and a typical yoga practice is a therapeutic relationship with a teacher, either one on one or in a group setting. Each individual is empowered in the development of a plan based on professional assessment and yoga tools that are rooted in both ancient philosophy of the yoga sutras and science.
Yoga Therapy is often complementary to physical therapy or talk therapy, for those undergoing recovery from an injury, chronic pain, trauma, depression or anxiety.
Working with me begins with a free 20 minute consultation call to understand your goals, and for you to discern if yoga therapy is a fit for your needs. I have clients across the United States that meet with me via zoom and clients that I meet in person, in the New York City area.
Within a therapeutic framework, there is inquiry, movement and empowerment.
Advanced Training
Yoga Therapists have significantly more education than yoga teachers – 5x scope of learning, with an education comparable to a Master’s level. We are trained to work with clients with specific or chronic health conditions, as part of an integrative healthcare plan.
Clinical Assessment
Whether individual or small groups, yoga therapists conduct intake and assessment. This is the discovery phase, identifying areas of imbalance in your lifestyle, as well as opportunities for growth in body, mind and spirit.
Therapeutic Plan
After the intake discovery phase, we develop a safe and effective practice that is specifically tailored to meet the needs of the individual or the group. The outcomes are measurable and the length of therapy is relevant to the goals and tools to be explored.
Let’s Explore a Toolkit for You:
- Stress Management Skills
- Mindfulness / Awareness Practice
- Meditation Techniques
- Mind-Body Education
- Relief from Symptoms of Grief, Anxiety and Depression
- Physical Rehabilitation / Pain Relief
- Osteopenia and Osteoporosis Therapy
- Chair Yoga Strategies
- Lifestyle Coaching
- Supplemental Corporate Teambuilding