What is Yoga Therapy?
Yoga Therapy is a low-cost adjunctive intervention which utilizes all of the tools of yoga in a specialized way to address the individual. Yoga Therapy addresses all of the layers of being, a true biopsychosocial spiritual model for the whole person.
Not only does yoga therapy reduce symptoms of suffering associated with chronic conditions of pain, stress, and anxiety but also promotes self-regulation and resilience for moving through one’s life with greater ease.
“Yoga Therapy is 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. Life-style management, and yoga practices for individuals and small groups” - International association of Yoga Therapists, 2020
SO WHAT DOES A YOGA THERAPIST DO?
Combining the principles and practices of yoga, assessment skills, and biomedical and psychological foundational knowledge, Maloka Wellness develops and implements self-empowering therapeutic plans appropriate to your needs and centered around prevention and health promotion.
Collaboration is key. Yoga therapists work in conjunction with western healthcare professionals to address specific needs that may be beyond the scope of practice of yoga therapy.
WHAT CONDITIONS CAN BE TREATED WITH YOGA THERAPY?
CHRONIC PAIN
STRESS REDUCTION
ANXIETY/DEPRESSION
DIGESTIVE DISORDERS
AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE
ARTHRITIS
OSTEOPOROSIS/OSTEOPENIA
HYPERTENSION
SLEEP DISORDERS, INSOMNIA
PMS, MENOPAUSE, PELVIC FLOOR HEALTH
There is a sacred partnering that takes place between yoga therapist and client. This therapeutic relationship evolves through a practice of confidentiality, trust, ethics, professionalism, and exchange of information. Using informed consent as a clear pathway of communication throughout each session provides clients with a continuous sense of safety and agency.
Interested in what yoga therapy can do for you?
