WHAT IS YOGA THERAPY?

We can argue that all yoga is therapeutic in one way or another, especially if practiced mindfully and guided by an experienced teacher. One of the definitions by Georg Feurenstein is that Yoga Therapy integrates traditional yogic concepts and techniques with Western medical and psychological knowledge. In my teachings Integrating the best of the East and the West is one of the pillars of Spanda method which has proven to be very effective.

But, Yoga Therapy takes this a step further. It assumes one-on-one work to create a personalised practice depending on the nature of the condition or unbalance, to meet the needs of the individual and help to guide them towards a healthier and more balanced state of being.

Yoga therapy is a self-empowering process, where the care-seeker, with the help of the Yoga therapist, implements a personalized and evolving Yoga practice, that not only addresses the illness in a multi-dimensional manner, but also aims to alleviate his/her suffering in a progressive, non-invasive and complementary manner. Depending upon the nature of the illness, Yoga therapy can not only be preventative or curative, but also serve as a means to manage the illness, or facilitate healing in the person at all levels. - TKV Desikachar

Please note: I am still not a certified Yoga Therapist, but I am currently in training to become one. However, I do have 16 years of experience of teaching group and private classes as well as over a decade of leading Teacher Training programs. I am also a certified Somatic Psychotherapist, and I often use these tools to help my clients get become healthier and happier.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

Before our first meeting (which are for now conducted via zoom), I will send you a form to fill out so I can get an idea of your condition and already have a plan before we meet. First meeting is always exploratory, trying to find the best balancing practice and recognise those which are not as helpful. You will get a sequence to practice daily, mostly consisting of breathing exercises as well as some asana and other tools and we’ll progress in each new meeting together. I will teach you how to apply the practice in your daily life, explain the science behind it, and empower you to become your own therapist.

FIRST STEP

If you have a condition you would like me to help you with; please email me using the form below and we’ll take it from there. If I don’t believe I can help you, I will try to help you find someone who might.

INVESTMENT

First 30 minute consultation: FREE

Rates are determined individually depending on your situation and the number of sessions we will have together.
Please email me and we will go from there.

 

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