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Somatic Psychotherapy
"Yoga therapy is the process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and well-being, through the application of the teachings and practices of Yoga."
The International Association of Yoga Therapists
Yoga therapy uses ancient practices of yoga such as breathing and mindfulness techniques, in combination with the latest scientific advances and research in neuroscience and psychology.
These tools are used to support you to deepen your understanding of what is happening within your own body and mind, and to empower you with the skills and confidence needed to improve health and wellbeing.
Regardless of your age, gender, physical or mental health, mobility, occupation, background or life experiences, yoga therapy can be beneficial to you. No prior knowledge of yoga is necessary, nor is any experience with other therapies.
It is not necessary for you to have any particular level of physical fitness, as yoga therapy can be done standing, sitting on a chair, or lying on a bed.
Some definitions:
"Yoga therapy is the adaptation of yoga practices for people with health challenges. Yoga therapists prescribe specific regimens of postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques to suit individual needs. Medical research shows that Yoga therapy is among the most effective complementary therapies for several common aliments. The challenges may be an illness, a temporary condition like pregnancy or childbirth, or a chronic condition associated with old age or infirmity."
Robin Monro, Ph.D. Yoga Biomedical Trust (England)
"Yoga therapy is a holistic healing art. Rather than prescribe treatments, it invites presence and awareness. Using age-old yogic approaches to deeper presence and awareness, we are able to know ourselves more fully. Out of that knowing, we are more easily moved to embrace the opportunity for change, growth, and enhanced well-being in body, feelings, thought, and spirit."
Michael Lee, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy
"The use of the techniques of Yoga to create, stimulate, and maintain an optimum state of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health."
Some conditions that can be supported by Somatic Therapy:
Physical Conditions
Mental Health Conditions
Back pain
Muscular skeletal problems
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Parkinson's
Asthma
Emphysema and COPD
Cancer
HIV
Chronic Pain
ME/Chronic Fatigue
Arthritis
Autoimmune Diseases
IBS
Depression
Anxiety
PTSD/C-PTSD
Schizophrenia
Psychosis
ADHD
Eating Disorders
Addiction
Early life trauma