If you can breathe, you can do yoga - Sri T. Krishnamacharya
What is yoga THERAPY?
Yoga Therapy (Yoga Cikitsa) is a holistic way of healing that can help you bring relief to your symptoms - whether they are physical, physiological, mental or emotional - while also helping you to regain balance and improve your overall quality of life.
It supports this healing process by using the personalized application of traditional yogic tools such as appropriate movement, breathing, mediation and philosophy to meet your specific needs, goals, circumstances and ability.
What Kinds of Conditions Can Yoga Therapy Address?
Mental Health
Chronic stress, anxiety, PTSD, sleep disorders, etc.
Injury & Recovery
Frozen shoulder, low back injury, hip/knee replacement, bone spurs, sport injuries, etc.
Chronic Conditions & Pain
Chronic pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraines, autoimmune disorders, hypertension, Crohn’s, diabetes, and more.
Neurological
Traumatic brain injuries, concussion symptoms, Parkinson, Stroke effects, dementia, etc.
How Does it work?
Body
Using targeted movements (asana or postures) Yoga Therapy helps to relieve tension, reduce pain and build flexibility and strength so that you can function better in your everyday life.
Breath
Using conscious and mindful breathing techniques (pranayama) Yoga Therapy can help calm the nervous system and address energy levels, fostering better sleep, digestion, pain management, and much more.
Mind
Using meditation and mindfulness techniques such as guided imagery and visualization yoga therapy helps settle the ‘monkey mind’, helping you to better manage anxiety and stress, while promoting overall brain health.