Yoga Therapy is an effective restorative and rehabilitative practice for those recovering from, or living with, injury or illness.
Yoga therapy addresses the human being as an integrated body-mind system and aims at the holistic treatment of various kinds of psychological or somatic dysfunctions ranging from back problems to emotional distress.
Medical research shows that Yoga therapy is among the most effective complementary therapies for several common aliments. -Yoga Biomedical Trust (England) Robin Monro, Ph.D.
Numerous well-designed studies of yoga and meditation have documented a wide range of health benefits including decreases in cholesterol, blood pressure, heart rate, arthritis, insulin requirement, asthma, anxiety, and depression.
Yoga therapy is the adaptation of yoga practices for people with a range of health challenges. Our yoga therapists prescribe specific regimens of postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques to suit individual needs.
Yoga Therapy is a holistic health system that blends the ancient teachings of yoga with the latest advances in mind-body medicine. This synthesis of yoga postures, deep breathing, relaxation, meditation, guided imagery and releasing techniques, provides a natural antidote to the stress of contemporary living and promotes overall health.
Restorative yoga (supported postures), gentle yoga, breath-work, hands-on healing, and guided meditation techniques all reduce stress and bring the body back into balance. Therapeutic Yoga is a deeply meditative experience – it provides the opportunity to step away from the busyness of the outside world and access the deeper wisdom and healing that resides within us.
