Discover Holy and Grounded Yoga

Yoga Therapy is a specialized branch of yoga that tailors traditional postures, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques to address individual health needs and goals. Unlike a general yoga class, yoga therapy sessions often begin with an assessment of each person’s physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors. With this information, a yoga therapist creates a personalized program aimed at promoting healing, stress reduction, and overall well-being.

1. Individualized Approach
   - Sessions are customized to meet specific needs (e.g., chronic pain, anxiety, injury recovery) rather than following a one-size-fits-all class format.
2. Holistic Care
   - Yoga therapy addresses the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—allowing for deeper, more integrated healing.
3. Evidence-Informed Techniques
   - Practitioners draw on both traditional yoga wisdom and modern research to ensure safe, effective practices.
4. Progressive & Gentle Methods
   - Postures are introduced thoughtfully, often with props and modified poses, so individuals can move at their own pace and comfort level.
5. Collaborative Process
   - Yoga therapists may work in conjunction with healthcare professionals, recognizing that yoga therapy can complement medical treatment and other forms of care.

• Individuals with Chronic Conditions: Back pain, arthritis, hypertension, etc.
• Those Recovering From Injuries or Surgery
• People Managing Stress or Mental Health Challenges: Anxiety, depression, PTSD.
• Anyone Seeking a Tailored Wellness Approach: Specific goals like improving flexibility, balance, or sleep.

A certified yoga therapist will meet with you one-on-one to create a safe practice specifically for you. They will:

• Review your medical file and speak with you about any health concerns.
• Determine movements that would be safe for you.
• Show you how to use proper form and technique to prevent injury.
• Explain how each pose affects your body.
• Guide you in relaxation and stress management.
• Help you reach your personal wellness goals.

Yoga therapy is a recommended practice in addition to treatment or management from a healthcare provider for any underlying health conditions. The effects of yoga therapy vary based on each person’s experience. You don’t need to have any experience with yoga before starting yoga therapy.

Some of the health benefits of yoga therapy include:

• Reducing physical discomfort and improving management of pain.
• Helping neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS), fibromyalgia, epilepsy and stroke.
• Easing joint pain from arthritis.
• Reducing tension and stress and relieving headaches.
• Helping you lose weight.
• Boosting your mood and reducing depression.
• Lessening anxiety and stress.
• Easing symptoms of menopause.
• Helping calm those with trauma.

In essence, yoga therapy merges traditional yoga practices with a therapeutic lens, empowering clients to take an active role in their healing journey through gentle, supportive, and deeply personalized methods.