Therapeutic yoga
Do you practice yoga with the secret wish that you might meet people like you who are interested in slowing down, connecting to a spiritual practice, and getting some healthy exercise too? But when you go to a yoga class or do yoga on an app, you often leave feeling good physically and mentally better, but miss out on connecting with others. We have the antidote for that. You can access the richness of yoga in a group therapy space that addresses the need for connection, movement and slowing down.
Therapeutic yoga
is a powerful tool for healing and self-discovery that combines the ancient wisdom of yoga with modern therapeutic practices. This unique approach to wellness offers profound benefits for both the mind and body, making it an essential practice for those seeking holistic health and personal growth.
At its core, therapeutic yoga recognizes the intricate connection between our physical, emotional, and mental states. By integrating gentle yoga postures, breathwork, and mindfulness techniques, it addresses the root causes of stress, trauma, and physical ailments, rather than just treating symptoms.
One of the key benefits of therapeutic yoga is its ability to help individuals reconnect with their bodies. In our fast-paced, often disconnected world, many of us have lost touch with our physical selves. Trauma, stress, and chronic pain can further exacerbate this disconnection. Therapeutic yoga provides a safe space
to explore sensations, movements, and breath, allowing practitioners to rebuild a healthy relationship with their bodies.
The practice also plays a crucial role in managing stress and regulating emotions. Through mindful movement and breath awareness, therapeutic yoga activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and reducing the harmful effects of chronic stress. This is particularly important given the high levels of cortisol and other stress hormones many people experience in their daily lives.
Moreover, therapeutic yoga fosters a sense of community and connection. Group classes offer opportunities for co-regulation, where participants can feel supported and understood by others on similar healing journeys. This sense of belonging can be profoundly healing, especially for those who have experienced isolation or disconnection due to trauma or mental health challenges.
In yoga therapy, trauma-informed practices are integrated to help participants reconnect with their bodies and find presence.
Some key elements of trauma-informed yoga include:
- Offering invitations rather than instructions, variations for each pose - allowing participants to recognize their limits and make choices.
- Avoiding physical touch or adjustments without explicit permission.
Ensure a predictable environment by maintaining consistent direction, avoiding sudden changes in music or lighting, providing clear pre-class information, using safe "touchstone" poses, and focusing on proprioception, breath, and body awareness through repetition.
Emphasizing co-regulation and community support to help participants feel connected and safe.
These practices acknowledge that trauma affects the nervous system differently for each person and aim to provide opportunities for healing in a gentle, supportive manner.
Perhaps most importantly, therapeutic yoga empowers individuals to take an active role in their own healing process. By teaching self-regulation techniques and body awareness, it provides practitioners with tools they can use both on and off the mat to manage stress, pain, and emotional challenges.
In a world where many of us struggle to find balance and authenticity, therapeutic yoga offers a path to reconnect with our true selves. It encourages us to turn inward, listen to our bodies, and honor our instincts. Through this practice, we can learn to navigate life's challenges with greater ease, resilience, and self-compassion.
By integrating mind, body, and spirit, therapeutic yoga offers a holistic approach to healing that addresses the complexities of human experience. It's not just about achieving physical flexibility or strength, but about cultivating a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in the world. In doing so, it paves the way for profound healing, personal growth, and a more authentic, connected way of living.
We offer therapeutic yoga every Tuesday evening.
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