What is Yoga Therapy?
The International Association of Yoga Therapists
Simply put Yoga Therapy is a way of working collaboratively with your therapist to provide an individualised care program to address physical, mental or emotional needs at this time. As your therapist, I will guide you in using some or all of the yogic tools listed below to unlock and develop your own inner resources to help you on your way to improved health and wellbeing.
- Yoga postures (Asanas)
- Breathing techniques (Pranayama)
- Meditation and visualisation techniques
- Yoga philosophy – looking at how the mind-body effect one another
- Techniques such as hand positions (Mudras) and Sound techniques (Mantras) may also be offered
Although all yoga is potentially therapeutic and can help improve our overall health and wellbeing, yoga therapy is specific to the individual. From the first consultation, we explore a variety of practices to develop a home practice for you to work with, specifically tailored to your needs, and designed to support your body’s innate healing potential…. whilst working with other modalities you may be using.
What does Yoga Therapy do?
- Increased autonomy over management of your symptoms, including physical, emotional, and psychological.
- Increased awareness of posture and its effect on your health
- Enhanced body awareness and body acceptance
- Learning yoga, meditation, and mindfulness skills to balance your nervous system
- Increased awareness of behaviours and thoughts that may be holding you back.
- Experiencing new feelings of wellbeing, compassion, and contentment
- Increase in strength, stamina, and range of motion to support your recovery
How does it work?
Yoga Therapy can be one-on-one with initial consultation including assessment followed by a series of visits depending on the goal/s and progress.
OR
A group Yoga Therapy class where a common theme is explored, such as strengthening the back, increasing stability and balance, or breathing for anxiety. However, in the Yoga Therapy class, each client will practice according to their specific needs and goals.
Please note: Yoga Therapy does not have to replace therapies or other medical intervention you may be using. It can compliment.
Bookings are now open for Yoga Therapy consultations on the Sunshine Coast, QLD.
Home consultations – enquire above.
Bloomhill Cancer Care
3 sessions (recommended) $290
Inital consultation – $120 – 90 min session
Subsequent – $90 – 60 mins with individual program and email/phone support.
Initial consultation:
1.5 hrs – 2 hrs
Time taken to discuss your needs, detailed observation and personalised guided yoga program which may include gentle movement, pranayama (breathing practices) and relaxation techniques. Together we develop a manageable daily take home yoga therapy practice for you.
Follow up consultation:
1-2 weeks later.
A one hour consultation to monitor, discuss, adjust, or change your home practice depending on your progress and needs.
Third and/or ongoing sessions:
2 weeks – one month in between.
Ongoing development of your practice dependent on your individual needs
