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What is yoga therapy?
Yoga therapy is a specific application of the principles of yoga for therapeutic benefit. Using movement and posture, breathwork, chanting, philosophy, meditation, and visualization, it provides a holistic, whole-body approach to therapeutic healing.
While all yoga can be therapeutic and healing, certified yoga therapists specifically apply yoga tools like postures and exercises, breathwork, meditation and more to address an individual’s specific physical, mental, and emotional needs.
Because many people are introduced to yoga through classes at a studio, gym, or community center, yoga is often associated with exercise – too many people believe that you have to be fit to enjoy yoga! The truth is that yoga can be a powerful tool for healing regardless of physical fitness or ability. It can help every body, from those who can’t move very much at all right up to those who are very active.
The yoga model of health doesn’t look at individual symptoms or complaints…it carefully considers and addresses every aspect of life for a holistic, full-person approach to wellbeing.
What can yoga therapy help with?
Yoga therapy can be used to treat a variety of conditions and complaints. This integrative modality can improve everything from physical concerns like back pain, range of motion limitations, and chronic pain to mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and addiction.
Yoga Therapists intentionally apply the framework of yoga, using a system which identifies imbalances in the body, along with a superior understanding of anatomy and an awareness of the overall physical, mental, and spiritual needs of the patient. Yoga therapy can be effective for post-surgical therapy, prenatal and postpartum therapy, for recovery following an injury, and more. It can be an effective compliment to other forms of treatment including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and mental health related therapies. While Yoga Therapy can improve many mental health challenges, a yoga therapist is not a trained psychotherapist and does not take the place of a mental health professional.
Yoga therapy is effective in supporting:
- Back pain
- Shoulder and hip pain
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Asthma
- Autoimmune disorders
- Chronic pain
- Cancer recovery & symptoms to treatment
- Plantar fasciitis
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- COPD
- Parkinson’s
- Anxiety and depression
- Insomnia
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Postpartum depression
- PTSD and trauma
- Osteoporosis & Osteopenia
…just to name a few
Yoga therapy provides individualized attention
Unlike participating in a Yoga class, each session with your therapist is a personal experience that is specifically tailored to your needs. Your one-on-one Yoga Therapy journey will begin with a thorough intake, and may include a physical assessment. Working together, the patient and Yoga Therapist will determine specific yoga practices to address the complaint in question. Your success and alleviation of symptoms may come within weeks or years. Most often, you can expect to receive better results for your condition the longer you commit yourself to your practice. Expect to see your Yoga Therapist for more than one session to ensure progress.
Your Yoga Therapist will make sure each movement is understood and practiced safely and effectively. Clients often go home with detailed plans to practice on their own or with your Yoga Therapist depending on preference and ability.
Practices may include various yoga poses to relieve tension or strengthen muscles, stretch muscles, improve range of motion. As well as breathing exercises and meditation practices that are specific to your unique situation.
Payment
We do not accept insurance.
You will be billed for your session time at an hourly rate of $150/hr
with an intake and assessment session first for $225
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What to expect in a yoga therapy session:
- a formal intake, discussing your needs and goals
- an inventory of previous injuries and character traits (dosha)
- a range of motion evaluation
- a physiological evaluation
- muscle testing (if needed)
What you will go home with:
- A video with instructions for at-home range of motion exercises addressing every joint
- A sequence of movement that is specific to you and your needs, complete with breathing techniques and meditation that are specific for you
- Lifestyle recommendations
- Product recommendations
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Private yoga in Chatham, New York
A yoga practice can be personal and healing, supporting the body and mind. While group yoga classes can foster relationships and a sense of community, there are benefits to private yoga sessions as well.
Led by Stephanie Gaylord, owner of Roots Holistic Wellness and a trained Yoga Therapist in addition to experienced yoga teacher, private yoga sessions can be a game-changer for your practice. This personalized approach to yoga helps you design a movement and meditation routine that specifically addresses your needs. Physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing can be fostered within the calm and focus of private yoga.
Private yoga can be one-on-one with an instructor or in small groups of your choosing. Private yoga is a popular choice for couples wishing to engage in mindful yoga practice together, and can be an engaging activity for friends, co-workers, or other small groups.
Schedule private yoga sessions on a regular basis, or on an as-needed basis. Sessions can be done at our studio, at your location, as well as on zoom. Whether you’re looking to move and breathe your worries away or stretch and build muscle in a gentle way, your session will reflect your needs under the watchful eye and careful direction of a trained therapeutic yoga instructor.
Lymphatic drainage consultations at Roots Holistic Wellness teach you how to support your lymphatic system
The lymphatic system is considered a circulatory system, but it does not have a pump like your cardiovascular system! When lymph stops moving properly it gathers in different parts of the body. This can lead to swelling and discomfort. With simple massage and movements, lymphatic drainage massage can help move the fluid along, relieving symptoms of stagnant lymph.
Lymphatic drainage massage can be especially beneficial for those suffering from lymphedema, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia. It can be helpful for those recovering after mastectomy or other breast cancer related surgeries which affect
lymph nodes.
Lymphatic drainage massage is important for breast health and overall immune health, and can even reduce puffiness around the face and eyes.
When you book a lymphatic drainage consultation with Stephanie at Roots Holistic Wellness in Chatham, you’ll get a personalized introduction to lymphatic drainage and detailed instruction on how to perform effective self-massage.
Learn techniques using your hands and other tools to promote circulation and make sure that lymph is flowing freely.
Contact us today to learn more.
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