December Newsletter
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Introducing December’s newsletter! See what’s new, what’s coming, the drop-in schedule, and details on group and one-on-one therapeutic workshops that are completely designed around you and your goals.
“Happiness is not dependent on circumstances being exactly as we want them to be, or on ourselves being exactly as we’d like to be. Rather, happiness stems from loving ourselves and our lives exactly as they are, knowing that joy and pain, strength and weakness, glory and failure are all essential to the full human experience.”
― Kristin Neff
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What is Yoga Therapy?
I am often asked what is Yoga Therapy?
The International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) defines Yoga Therapy as “the professional application of the principles and practices of yoga to promote health and well-being within a therapeutic relationship that includes personalized assessment, goal setting, lifestyle management, and yoga practices for individuals or small groups.”
“the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and well-being through the application of the teachings and practices of Yoga.”
I describe Yoga Therapy as a holistic journey of self discovery and a path to overall wellbeing. Using the teachings of Yoga and Ayurveda to reconnect our body and mind, rediscovering the spirit within us bringing us back to wholeness and contentment with our true self and current state. A Yoga Therapist empowers and supports individuals through their unique journey, focusing on the specific goals of the individual and looking at the body, mind, and spirit as one whole entity.
Here is a comparison of what you might see in a Therapeutic Yoga Class and Regular Yoga Class. This is a generalization and a regular yoga class can vary depending on the teacher and how much of the entirety they teach of the yoga tradition.
Yoga Therapy Class
- Instructors have minimum RYT-200 hours and 800 hr IAYT accredited yoga therapy training in anatomy, physiology, pathology, yoga philosophy, yoga psychology, meditation, pranayama (breathing practices) , trauma sensitive teaching and more.
- Clients have a specific health issue in common and other yogic practices are explored
- Smaller classes, less participants
- Pace of class is slower and focus is to regulate the nervous system
- Sequences and practice only include 10 -13 movements,
- interoception during movement is always an emphasis
- Sequences include gentle, restorative movements (asana)
- No obvious peak to the class and activating the relaxation response is the focus
- Specific education related to the therapeutic focus are included in each class
Common Studio Class
- Instructors have minimum RYT-200 hour training in a specific yoga style
- Clients are mobile and classes are mostly asana and fitness based, and may not be accessible to all
- Larger classes, more participants
- Pace of class can vary and be much faster and focus often fitness based
- Sequences/practices can include upwards of 20-60 movements (asana),
- interoception may not be cued
- Sequences may include high risk movements (asana)
- The peak of the class is a physically challenging pose
- Education of some yoga techniques or benefits may not be offered
Yoga Therapists also work alongside a multidisciplinary team, such as your doctor, chiropractor, physiotherapist, psychologist, and more to ensure you are receiving complete support and care along your journey.
More questions, visit the International Association of Yoga Therapists at https://www.iayt.org/ or let’s connect to discuss more.
Testimonial
I cannot thank Christina enough for her classes, they are the highlight of my week and each time I cannot wait for the next. She has been a fantastic teacher; correctly demonstrating poses, helping me to create a flow in my movements and patiently helping correct my posture in the poses so I do not strain my body. I have found her classes to have a perfect mix of strength building, flexibility and relaxation. Christina has a calm demeanor and soft voice that helps to focus and guide you through the practice. And I have especially appreciated that she takes time before class to check in with your state of mind and to see if there are any areas of the body that are bothering you. She will adapt or suggest modifications to help to properly exercise these areas, which really makes the classes more personable and feel tailored to you. I highly recommend Christina’s classes to anyone looking to start or expand their yoga journey.
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