WHAT IS
YOGA THERAPY? 

Yoga Therapy is an accredited field with certain standards. To be a yoga teacher, you require 200 hours of training. Yoga Therapist are yoga teachers that have at least 1000 hours of specialized training. Yoga Therapy is science based and works to add on or complements western medicine. The International Association of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) is the organization that creates the standards for this field. Their definition of yoga therapy according to the IAYT is: The process of empowering individuals towards improving health and wellbeing through the application of the philosophy and practices of yoga.

Physical therapists are train to evaluate and treat pain and movement disorders. They focus on identifying the cause of the pain/dysfunction and work specifically on treating that dysfunction. Yoga therapists can be considered lifestyle management experts. Their training focuses on the therapeutic applications of yoga. Yoga therapists assess clients from a holistic perspective - physically, energetically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. The yoga therapist’s goal is not to treat a specific pain or illness, but rather to empower their client and support physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Yoga therapy can complement other medical treatments. Although yoga therapists aren’t focused on “fixing,” the tools they offer clients typically facilitate healing and often result in the resolution of pain or disease. Both physical therapists and yoga therapists have a unique role in healthcare, with different scopes of practice and approaches to care. Always let your healthcare providers know if you decide to add yoga therapy to your care.

Our first appointment will consist of an intake and assessment and will last approximately 55 minutes. You will receive a personalized routine designed for your needs to practice until our next session. Your routine could include: Movement ranging from gentle to vigorous Breathing techniques Meditation or visualization practices Physical postures that address specific areas of discomfort or musculoskeletal imbalances During our second and subsequent appointments, we will develop a therapeutic practice and work together towards your goals and lifestyle changes.

Lessons are typically conducted online via Skype, FaceTime, Zoom, or by phone.

It depends on your condition and receptivity for change. Yoga therapy works on patterns and chronic issues that will require repatterning, lifestyle changes, and new habits. After your initial session, you will receive an assessment and a recommendation of sessions. If you are diligent and consistent with the work and applying the recommendations, it is realistic to expect results around 3 months.