Yoga Therapy
A Whole Person Approach
What is Yoga?
Definition of yoga: to yoke, to unify
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Yoga is a powerful holistic healing system designed to alleviate suffering and bring balance to our physical, mental, and emotional systems.
The practice uses lifestyle habits as medicine and incorporates physical movement, breath work, self-reflection, and meditation.
Yoga as a State of Well-Being
What does it look like when we are not in a state of yoga?
When we are not in a state of yoga, we might feel disconnected from our bodies and minds. We may experience stress, anxiety, and tension in our muscles. Our breath may be shallow and irregular, and our thoughts may be scattered and unfocused.
What is the Goal of Yoga?
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Focus the mind
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Make better choices
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Create harmony on all layers of being
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Improve relationships
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Depends on the individual!
What is Yoga Therapy?
Yoga therapy is a holistic approach to healing that combines traditional yoga practices with modern medical knowledge. It aims to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing by addressing imbalances in the body and mind. Through tailored yoga practices, breathing exercises, and meditation, yoga therapy can help individuals manage various health conditions and improve their overall quality of life.
Yoga Teacher vs Yoga Therapist
What's the difference?
Level of training
Yoga teachers registered with yoga alliance have a minimum of 200 hours of training; yoga therapists certified through IAYT have over 1,000 hours of training.
Assessment Component
Yoga Therapy starts with an assessment to get baseline measurements and determine individual goals.
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Therapeutic Plans curated for individual clients or groups with similar pathology/symptoms
A yoga therapist works to identify and modify practices for each individual; meeting each person where they are and establishing appropriate steps forward.
What is a Yoga Therapy Session Like?
Each session is 50 minutes in length. The initial session will include an intake to understand your goals and current state and will include a brief movement and breath assessment. Each following session will be tailored to your individual needs and will include yogic tools and practices specifically for your goals.
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