“Yoga therapy is the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and well-being through the application of the teachings and practices of Yoga." -International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)

Yoga therapy is specifically geared toward treating individuals and specific populations with health challenges, be they physical or mental in nature.

Applications for yoga therapy include:

• Treating chronic pain, such as that associated with arthritis, fibromyalgia, and spinal conditions.

• Improving post surgical strength, mobility and balance.

• Alleviating anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and insomnia.

• Improving cardiovascular health and management of cardiovascular conditions.

• Palliative-type care for illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease.

• Treatment of trauma related symptoms of PTSD and C-PTSD.

Yoga therapy sessions involve one-on-one interaction with a therapist who will be responsible an in-depth intake assessment and creating an individualized treatment plan.

Yoga therapy is a collaborative endeavor and takes into account the multi-faceted experience of the client such lived experience, support systems, ecology of personal identity, living environment, spiritual or core beliefs and day-to day stressors. Treatment plans incorporate a “whole-being” approach to help individuals heal through their own mechanism while incorporating yogic approaches to help improve their quality of life.