Yoga Therapy

“ The success of yoga does not lie in the ability to perform postures, but in how it positively changes the way we live our life and our relationships.”
— T.K.V. Desikachar
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Yoga Therapy is a unique approach to health that utilises the ancient science of yoga to treat individuals in personalised sessions and bespoke practices. The therapeutic approach of Yoga Therapy aims to empower the individual with simple tools they can use on a daily basis at home, to improve their sense of well being.

Principles of Yoga Therapy

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Tailored to the individual

Yoga therapy is a customized one to one practice, developed to address individual needs. We work one to one to create the right therapeutic practice to empower you to allieviate symptoms, focus on recovery, or heal from injury.

‘Yoga must be made to suit the individual, not the individual to suit the yoga.’ — TKV Desikachar

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Complementary therapy

Yoga therapy can be used alongside medical or psychological treatments as part of an integrative or complementary healthcare model.

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Science of Yoga

Yoga therapy integrates thousands of years of yogic knowledge to facilitate a journey to health. We use physical postures (asanas), breathing practices (pranayama), meditation, yoga nidra and relaxation techniques.

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Trained professionals

Certified yoga therapists have specialized training to assess and adapt yoga practices safely and effectively for therapeutic purposes.

How can yoga therapy help?

Yoga therapy can offer support in dealing with many short term, and chronic conditions.

‘Healing is not about fixing the body. It’s about coming into a right relationship with it’ — Donna Farhi

Yoga therapy is a complementary health approach that supports physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. It works well as part of a coordinated care team, alongside physiotherapy, psychotherapy, or nutrition counselling. Yoga Therapists can adjust sessions based on the physician’s or psychologist’s clinical observations and goals.

‘Therapeutic yoga is not about fixing people - it’s about creating the conditions for deep self-healing.’ — Uma Dinsmore-Tuli

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    Chronic Pain

    Common causes include;

    Musculoskeletal problems like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and back pain. Nerve damage, psychological factors like stress and anxiety. Chronic migraines. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Idiopathic pain.

    How can yoga therapy help?

    Increased flexibility and strength.

    Reduced inflammation.

    Improved circulation.

    Enhanced pain tolerance.

    Stress reduction.

    Improved mood.

    Mindfulness and body awareness.

    Improved sleep.

    Increased sense of control.

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    Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma

    Stress and anxiety can stem from a variety of factors;

    environmental stressors, past experiences, genetic predisposition, traumatic events, traumatic injuries, the death of a loved one or other significant losses, natural disasters, physical or sexual violence.

    How can yoga therapy help?

    Yoga practices can help shift the body from the "fight-or-flight" response (sympathetic nervous system) to the "rest-and-digest" response (parasympathetic nervous system), which helps regulate stress hormones like cortisol. 

    Body Awareness and Regulation.

    Increased GABA Levels.

    Mindfulness and Presence.

    Emotional Regulation.

    Improved Mood.

    Self-Compassion.

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    Cancer Recovery Support

    Yoga therapy can be a part of adjusting to life during and after treatment. 

    How can yoga therapy help?

    Reducing stress.

    Improving sleep.

    Managing fatigue.

    Enhancing overall quality of life.

    Acceptance.

    Yoga's focus on breathing and mindfulness can help calm the mind and body, reducing stress and anxiety levels often associated with cancer treatment. 

    Yoga can help improve muscle strength and endurance, reducing fatigue.

    Breathing techniques and gentle movements in yoga can help manage pain, particularly related to cancer treatments or medications. 

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    Neurological conditions

    These conditions can stem from various causes;

    Genetic predispositions, infections, injuries, or degenerative processes, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, brain tumors, epilepsy. Neuromuscular conditions like muscular dystrophy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Spine conditions, eg spina bifida and spinal cord injury. 

    How can yoga therapy help?

    Enhanced Balance and Coordination.

    Reduced Pain.

    Stress Reduction.

    Enhanced Cognitive Function.

    Improved Mood and Anxiety.

    Improved Strength and Flexibility.