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Yoga Therapy
What is yoga therapy?
Yoga therapy is a body-centered style of therapy that combines yoga and talk therapy to help a person connect with his/her innate wisdom and ability to heal. In yoga therapy, the body is believed to be a doorway to the soul. By listening to and connecting deeply with the body, one is able to gain clarity, a deeper connection with ones true self, and the open and loving state of mind in which the soul naturally exists.
What are the benefits of yoga therapy?
While the benefits of this type of therapy will vary vastly from person to person, and no benefits can be guaranteed, the following are benefits that others have reported experiencing:
A yoga therapy session takes place on a comfortable, cushioned mat. It is typically 90 minutes and will start with a meditation/centering. Then the practitioner will slowly and gently move the client into a supported yoga pose. Only a few poses are typically chosen for each session and the client is held in the pose, at his or her edge, for a while. The therapist will guide the client in a verbal process to help deepen the experience. The session closes with an integration in which the client may develop a plan for how to put into action his or her new awarenesses.
Can I do yoga therapy?
No yoga experience is required although it is helpful. More important is a willingness to connect with the body. Imperfect bodies are welcome; poses can be modified for less flexible bodies or injuries. A session requires only minimal physical exertion and a willingness to stay at one’s physical edge. Clients often report that the session overall was relaxing.
What is yoga therapy?
Yoga therapy is a body-centered style of therapy that combines yoga and talk therapy to help a person connect with his/her innate wisdom and ability to heal. In yoga therapy, the body is believed to be a doorway to the soul. By listening to and connecting deeply with the body, one is able to gain clarity, a deeper connection with ones true self, and the open and loving state of mind in which the soul naturally exists.
What are the benefits of yoga therapy?
While the benefits of this type of therapy will vary vastly from person to person, and no benefits can be guaranteed, the following are benefits that others have reported experiencing:
- Increased clarity about a particular issue or problem
- Greater ability to love and forgive oneself and others
- Decrease in physical aches, pains, or symptoms of a physical condition
- Increased sense of well-being, calm, & peacefulness
- Greater connectedness with one’s power, identity, and true self
- Feelings of safety and belonging
- Finding strength or ability to take action
- Increased energy and reprieve from depression
- The sense of a burden being lifted
- New beliefs about oneself (eg, “I don’t have to be perfect”)
- Deeper connection with spirit or soul
- Releasing of deeply held beliefs or body memories that are no longer serving a healthy purpose
- Moving through trauma and coming to a place of resolution
A yoga therapy session takes place on a comfortable, cushioned mat. It is typically 90 minutes and will start with a meditation/centering. Then the practitioner will slowly and gently move the client into a supported yoga pose. Only a few poses are typically chosen for each session and the client is held in the pose, at his or her edge, for a while. The therapist will guide the client in a verbal process to help deepen the experience. The session closes with an integration in which the client may develop a plan for how to put into action his or her new awarenesses.
Can I do yoga therapy?
No yoga experience is required although it is helpful. More important is a willingness to connect with the body. Imperfect bodies are welcome; poses can be modified for less flexible bodies or injuries. A session requires only minimal physical exertion and a willingness to stay at one’s physical edge. Clients often report that the session overall was relaxing.
Yoga therapy is a beautiful modality for exploring your inner world, connecting with your deepest intentions, and finding your true Self.
