What is Yoga Therapy?
Most people learn yoga through physical practice. A Yoga Therapist utilizes the ancient science of yoga. All yoga classes can be potentially healing, yoga therapy is the specific application of yogic tools-postures, breath work, meditation practices, and more. Through these tools, we can address an individual's physical, mental, emotional, and even spiritual health if the person so desires. Yoga therapy can help those who cannot move, to an elite, or professional athlete. The yogic model of health is unique, it approaches all aspects of life rather than considering each body part or system separately, through the Pañcamaya model. Pañcamaya refers to the five elements of an individual; body, breath, mind, behavior, and emotions. This practice allows the client to be involved in their own healing, which creates ease in the body, and a focused and clear mind.
2 ways to work with a Yoga Therapist:
Functional Group for a specific functional need (e.g., low back pain, focus & performance, anxiety, depression, &/or pain, diabetes, osteoporosis, etc.) These classes are a max of 5-10 people and they are usually 1 time a week for 4-8 weeks, 45-90 minutes depending on the type of group needed.
Private sessions, specific to you. After an extensive intake assessment process to clarify the appropriate yogic tools to use, you will be taught personalized practice. Your unique home practice will be constructed to be simple and fruitful. After practicing on your own for 1-2 weeks, you will meet with Mikki to progress or change your practice based on how you are feeling and any questions you may have. This ongoing relationship is designed to be centered around your developing needs and growth, helping reach your goals and supporting you through life changes.
Even if you have good health, working with a yoga therapist will help you get and stay in touch with your true self in a profound way. It is a wellness model that is designed to assist you in reaching your ultimate human potential over time. Let’s get started…
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“Whatever is in the practice, it will leave a residue and show up in life. In that way, yoga is a protection.”
— Dolphi Wertenbaker
I am so honored to have Dolphi as my teacher and resource. I can only repay her through helping others and carrying on what she has so graciously taught me!